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Gigartina exasperata
Family: Gigartinaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
It is about 50% carrageenan.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Pacific
How it is used for food
The broad thick blades are chopped and used as a substitute for gelatin in vegetable foods as a thickening agent.
It is harvested commercially.
Edible parts
Algae, fronds, seaweed