Iridaea ciliata
Kutzing
GigartinaceaeSeaweed
What to Eat
Edible parts: Algae, Seaweed
The seaweed is harvested for carrageenan extraction and consumed as edible seaweed.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant.
Antarctica, Chile, South America,
How to Identify
A red seaweed in the family Gigartinaceae found in temperate waters, belonging to the group of algae harvested for carrageenan production.
Medicinal Uses
Traditionally used as a source of carrageenan.
Names & 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
