TaxonomyRhodophyta
old name
Betaphycus gelatinum
new name
Betaphycus gelatinus
USE: Betaphycus gelatinum
REFERENCES: Considered and edible species in Vietnam and Japan and used as food for seaweed salads in China. In Philippines and Malaysia, fresh collected seaweeds are washed, dried, and then boiled with sugar. Is also used for making jellies and cakes in Vietnam. Utilized in Indonesia for making vegetable soup with coconut milk.
