Kanteen, Tengusa
Gelidium corneum

Family: Gelidiaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Britain, Europe, Japan, Mediterranean

How it is used for food

The plant is boiled in water and strained and allowed to set. This is then cut into long strips and frozen then allowed to thaw in the sun. It is used to make jelly.

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Fucus corneus Hudson; and others