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Seaweed
Seaweed is a variety of marine algae. It is a common food source for both marine animals and humans. Seaweed is a very efficient water filter.
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If you can find one that has gluten free soy sauce or no soy sauce then probably. At the sushi bar I work at however, the seaweed salad we buy "Hiyashi Wakame" from The Marine Foods Corporation contains "Hydrolyzed vegetable protein" which contains wheat. So in our case, no. Be careful if you're a celiac.
Nori is an edible seaweed used in the preparation of sushi or onigiri. The seaweed is essentially a wrapper for these dishes.
What are harmfull effect of a seaweed?
Seaweed is a type of marine algae that is commonly found in oceans lakes and rivers. While it has many benefits it can also have some harmful effects.
- Seaweed can cause algal blooms which can disrupt aquatic ecosystems. Algal blooms can reduce oxygen levels in the water which can harm fish and other aquatic organisms.
- Seaweed can also contain toxins such as those produced by certain species of red tide algae. These toxins can be harmful to humans causing skin irritation and respiratory problems.
- Seaweed can also reduce the amount of light that reaches the seafloor which can affect the growth of other marine organisms.
In addition seaweed can also cause beach closures due to the accumulation of debris and bacteria. For these reasons it is important to be aware of the potential harm that seaweed can cause to marine ecosystems.
Is seaweed extract used in the manufacture of ice cream?
It can be. Agar (or agar agar) is used as a thickening, or gelling, agent in various foods including ice-cream.
What is the definition of Noris?
Noris is most commonly found in Japanese sushi. It is dried seaweed that is sweet and salty to the taste, and most commonly wrapped around the sushi. It can also be found wrapped around rice balls.
I'm going to walk the plankton.
I fish you would come back.
These jokes are not on porpoise.
Don't get crabby.
You need kelp.
Yes,
Seaweed is a loose colloquial term encompassing macroscopic, multicellular, benthic marine algae.[1] The term includes some members of the red, brown andgreen algae. Seaweeds can also be classified by use (as food, medicine, fertilizer, industrial, etc.).
A seaweed may belong to one of several groups of multicellular algae: the red algae, green algae, and brown algae. As these three groups are not thought to have a common multicellular ancestor, the seaweeds are a polyphyletic group. In addition, some tuft-forming bluegreen algae (Cyanobacteria) are sometimes considered as seaweeds - "seaweed" is a colloquial term and lacks a formal definition.
Hi. I use a steamer basket and steam it on a low simmer until tender.
Is kelp an autotrophic or heterotrophic?
Kelp is autotrophic, because it makes it food from sunlight.
How much iodine in one sheet of nori?
One sheet of nori typically contains about 16 to 50 micrograms of iodine, depending on the specific type and brand of nori. This amount can vary due to factors such as the seaweed’s growth environment and processing methods. It's important to note that consuming nori can contribute to overall iodine intake, which is essential for thyroid function. However, individual iodine needs can vary, so moderation is key.
