Odontella

Odontella aurita

seaweed

A marine microalga, a diatom, grown for human food; in France, a 2002 opinion accepted it as a condiment in finished products.

Origin

Marine waters; grown industrially

Where to find it

It is not gathered: it is grown in tanks, notably in the Vendée, and sold as a powder or in supplements.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is used dried, as powder or flakes, like a condiment: a pinch over fish, in a sauce or a spread, without cooking.

Molecules

Seaweed polysaccharides

Did you know?

Up to 28% of its fats are EPA, the long-chain omega-3 usually obtained from fish.