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A Guide to the Seaweed Industry
URL: http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/y4765e/y4765e00.htm

Description:
This 2003 paper "is written for those who know little about the seaweed industry, but wish to know more." The document, which features illustrations, discusses agar (gelatinous foodstuff produced from algae), carrageenan (a thickening agent for products such as toothpaste), edible seaweeds (such as nori and dulse), and other types of seaweed and their uses. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

LII Topics: Food & Beverage, Industries, Plants by Name, Seaweed & Kelp

Author:
McHugh, Dennis J.

Publisher:
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Marine algae
Marine algae industry

LII Database Information:
Record 21535 created by Jennifer English on 05/15/2006
Last modification on 01/15/2007
Published: 05/18/2006  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21535

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