Ahnfeltia plicata
(Hudson) Fries
Landlady's wig, Bushy Ahnfelt's weed
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAhnfeltia plicata, the landlady's wig, is a species of red alga in the family Ahnfeltiaceae. It grows in northern parts of the Atlantic Ocean.
Description
A red seaweed.
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Edible Uses
The landlady's wig is an edible seaweed and was used in the Soviet Union for the production of agar. It can also be eaten raw or cooked and is said to have a crunchy texture and pleasant taste.
Traditional Uses
It is used directly as food raw or processed. It is also used to extract agar.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Alaska, Antarctica, Argentina, Atlantic, Australia, Britain, Canada, China, Chile, Denmark, Europe, France, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Japan, Kerguelen, Korea, Macquarie Island, Middle East, Netherlands, North Sea, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tasmania, Uruguay, USA, Vietnam,
Other Information
Probably about 5,000 tons are harvested annually.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | — | — | — | 31.1 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
References (5)
- Brouk, B., 1975, Plants Consumed by Man. Academic Press, London. p 253
- Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329
- http://www.seavegetables.com
- Surey-Gent, S. & Morris G., 1987, Seaweed. A User's Guide. Whirret Books. London. p 56, 132
- Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376