Euglena

Euglena gracilis

seaweed

A freshwater microalga that swims with a flagellum; in Japan, it is added dried to vegetable and fruit juices, biscuits and supplements.

Origin

Fresh waters

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The powder is stirred raw into juice, a smoothie or yoghurt, a teaspoon at a time; it is not cooked.

Molecules

Seaweed polysaccharides

Did you know?

It feeds by photosynthesis, like a plant, or by swallowing prey, like an animal: it was long placed in both kingdoms.