Tetraselmis

Tetraselmis chui

seaweed

A dried marine green microalga; authorised since 2014, first in Spain, in sauces, special salts and as a condiment.

Origin

Coasts of Great Britain and the Pacific Northwest

Where to find it

It is not gathered: it is grown in tanks near Cádiz and sold dried, as a powder.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The powder is very concentrated and used by the pinch: it is stirred into mayonnaise, a dough or an already cooked dish.

Molecules

Seaweed polysaccharides

Did you know?

Its dried biomass is sold under the name TetraSOD; aquaculture grows it too.