TaxonomyPhaeophyceae
old name
Asperococcus clathratus
new name
Hydroclathrus clathratus
USE: Asperococcus clathratus
REFERENCES: H. clathratus has been used for centuries in traditional cuisine and medicine of island cultures, such as Hawaii. This species is also eaten in New Zealand and Thailand; in India is eaten as salad; consumed in Bangladesh and Philippines. Cover in batter and make seaweed fritters, eat fresh or blanch for 2 min and use in a salad, in Philippines and Indonesia.
