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
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | — | — | 19.3 | — | — | — | — | — |
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