Iridaea ciliata
Kutzing
Gigartinaceae Edible: Algae, Seaweed
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A red seaweed in the family Gigartinaceae found in temperate waters, belonging to the group of algae harvested for carrageenan production.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed is harvested for carrageenan extraction and consumed as edible seaweed.
Traditional Uses
Carrageenan.
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Medicinal Uses
Traditionally used as a source of carrageenan.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Antarctica, Chile, South America,
Synonyms
Gigartina ciliata (Kutzing) D. H. Kim
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
