Agar-agar, East Indian Carrageen
Eucheuma spinosum
Family: Areschougiaceae
What it is like
A purplish-red seaweed. The branches are string like and spiny.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows along seashores. It grows in shallow water and occurs where rivers bring down fresh water.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indian ocean, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Taiwan
How it is used for food
It is used as a jelly carrying flavours. It is used to thicken soups and sauces. It is boiled. It is stored dried.
Edible parts
Seaweed, algae
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Karang laut, Unicorn seaweed