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Seaweed: Seaweed Basics
Seaweed is the name given to a group of algae that grow in, or near, salt water or freshwater. Seaweed can grow in warm, temperate, or cold water. The Anatomy of Seaweed Seaweed has no leaves, ste ...
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Seaweed: Nutritional Information: Seaweed
The nutritional value of seaweed depends on the species, source, date of harvest, and other factors. Generally speaking, the proteins in seaweed are comprised of a better balance of amino acids th ...
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Seaweed: How to Buy Seaweed
Seaweed is sold fresh or dried, and is available in health food stores and some major food retailers. Fresh seaweed is usually harder to find and more expensive the farther inland you are located. ...
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Seaweed: How to Store Seaweed
The best way to store seaweed depends on whether it’s fresh, dried, or cooked. Fresh: Most varieties of fresh seaweed can be refrigerated in a closed container. Fresh seaweed will typically ...
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Seaweed: How to Prepare and Serve Seaweed
Seaweed can be used in dozens of different ways. Before serving or consuming seaweed, keep a few preparatory guidelines in mind. Preparing Seaweed Fresh seaweed should be washed thoroughly in runn ...
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Seaweed: Types of Seaweed
The texture and flavor of seaweed vary greatly from one species to another. For example, seaweed can be rubbery, tender, or crisp. In addition, the nutrient content and ideal preparation methods c ...
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Seaweed: Arame
With large serrated fronds that are approximately 12" long and 1 1/2" wide, arame is thicker than other kinds of seaweed. Like hijiki , it is cooked for several hours to soften its tough fibers be ...
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Seaweed: Wakame
is a seaweed that grows at depths of 20–40 feet and resembles a large, deeply serrated leaf. There is a thick rib in the center of the upper portion of the leaf. The Japanese are especially ...
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Seaweed: Kombu
is a large seaweed with smooth, flat fronds that can be broad and thick. The leafy fronds of the most popular variety, ma-kombu , grow to be 3–10 feet high. The extract of kombu roots is a ...
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Seaweed: Kelp
A fast-growing algae common on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America, giant kelp is the largest variety of seaweed, sometimes attaining lengths of almost 200 feet. How Is Used The large ...
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Seaweed: Agar-Agar (Kanten)
A transparent seaweed, agar-agar is most often used to create an extract called agar , which by vegetarians use as a substitute for gelatin, an animal protein. Agar is also widely used in the food ...
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Seaweed: Sea Lettuce
Several kinds of green seaweed are called sea lettuce because they resemble lettuce leaves. Sea lettuce can range anywhere from 4–20" long, but all varieties are tender and have a similar t ...
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Seaweed: Dulse
A seaweed that grows in the cold, turbulent waters of rocky coasts, dulse is particularly abundant in the Atlantic and has been eaten in the coastal regions of western Europe for thousands of year ...
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Seaweed: Carrageen
A seaweed measuring 2–5" wide, carrageen is abundant in the North Atlantic, especially along the Irish coast, as well as in France, Britain, Spain, and Canada. It can be yellowish green, br ...
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