Gloiopeltis complanata
(Harvey) Yamada
Endocladiaceae Edible: Algae, Seaweed
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Description
A temperate seaweed of the family Endocladiaceae, utilized for carrageenan extraction.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed is processed for carrageenan, a common food additive and thickener.
Traditional Uses
It is used for carrageenan.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Japan,
References (2)
- http://www.seavegetables.com
- Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376
