Aydın Gastronomy

Yazarlar: Ayla Ünver ALÇAY, Kamil BOSTAN, Ekin DİNÇEL, Candan VARLIK

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Edible Algae,Food,Nutrition

Özet: Approximately 160 species of marine algae, also known as seaweeds, are consumed as food by humans in the Far East countries like China, Korea and Japan. Seaweeds is located in the list of alternative food against hunger foreseen in the future. Studies indicate that seaweeds have a high nutritional value. They contains high quality proteins, lipids and water-soluble fiber and are rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and vitamin Kneeded for human nutrition.Seaweed is also contains useful amounts of vitamin E, riboflavin, thiamine and niacin. Algae can grow 2-3 times in a day under favorable conditions. Their production is easy and economical. There are no side effects. Because of these features, they have the potential to become an important resource for meeting future food needs. However, the model of consumption in Asia cannot been accepted by most people. Preparation of seaweed in accordance with the tastes of societies is an issue that should be studied by master of gastronomy

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