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Gracilaria corticata

(J. Agardh) J. Agardh

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Description

A temperate seaweed in the family Graciliariaceae, harvested as a food source.

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Edible Uses

The seaweed or algae is consumed as food.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Iran, Middle East,

Nutrition

PartMoisturekJkcalProteinVit AVit CIronZinc
Seaweed19.3

Synonyms

Rhodymenia corticata J. AgardhSphaerococcus corticatus (J. Agardh) Kutzing

References (1)

  • Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329