Limu kohu

Asparagopsis taxiformis

seaweed

A small red seaweed with a strong, spicy taste, chopped by the pinch into Hawaiian poke.

Origin

Hawaii

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

As a condiment, by the pinch: it concentrates iodine and brominated compounds.

Molecules

Seaweed polysaccharidesIn small amounts, not counted Iodine

Did you know?

Fed to cows in tiny amounts, it sharply reduces the methane they burp.