Dulse, Red kale, Grey Dulse
Rhodymenia palmata

Family: Rhodymeniaceae

What it is like

A red seaweed. The fronds are lobed and purple-red. They vary from a few cm to 25 cm long.

It has a high protein and iron content.

Where it is found

It grows in temperate places. It grows on rocks near low tide mark.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Arctic, Atlantic, Australia, Britain, Canada, Europe, Iceland, India, Ireland, Mediterranean, North America, North Atlantic, Russia, Scandinavia, Scotland, USA

How it is used for food

It is a red seaweed eaten raw or cooked. The dried or roasted fronds are eaten as a vegetable, added to soups and breads, or used as a relish or condiment. It is a carragheenan source. It is made into food and alcohol. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer. It is dried in the sun then used in salads.

Edible parts

Seaweed, frond, algae

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dillisk

Synonyms

Palmaria palmata (Linn.) O.Kuntze;