Showing Food Red algae
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| Name | Red algae | ||||||||||
| Scientific Name | Palmaria palmata | ||||||||||
| Description | Dulse, also known as red algae, is a type of seaweed with the scientific name Palmaria palmata. Native to the North Atlantic coast, it is commonly found in countries such as Ireland, Iceland, and the Northeastern United States (PMID: 31731428). This food is typically consumed in Ireland, Iceland, and Atlantic Canada. Culinary uses of dulse include eating it fresh, sun-dried, pan-fried, baked, or microwaved, and it is often used in dishes such as soups, chowders, sandwiches, and salads. The color of dulse is reddish-brown, with a smoky, savory taste and a mild oceanic odor. It is rich in proteins with antioxidant abilities, providing health benefits (PMID: 31353655). The most notable chemical in dulse is protein. Dulse has been used for medicinal purposes, particularly in traditional medicine. A peculiar mode of preparation in Iceland involves eating dulse with butter. | ||||||||||
| Primary ID | FOOD00601 | ||||||||||
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| Group | Aquatic foods | ||||||||||
| Sub-Group | Seaweed | ||||||||||
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| ITIS ID | 660046 | ||||||||||
| Wikipedia ID | Red_algae | ||||||||||
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| Content Reference | 2 unique sources. Numbers in the composition tables above point here. Show sources
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