TaxonomyChlorophyta
old name
Caulerpa longistipitata
new name
Caulerpa lentillifera
USE: Caulerpa longistipitata
REFERENCES: Edible seaweed, used in the preparation of salads in Asia; used as food in Pakistan, Philippines, and Malaysia.
Also known as "green caviar" or "sea grapes," this green alga is used in Chinese cuisine, especially in the southern coastal regions. C. lentillifera, along with C. racemosa, have been traditionally eaten in the cuisines of Southeast Asia, Oceania, and East Asia. They are almost always eaten raw on their own or in salads. They have been described as tasting "like the ocean." It is known to be rich in iodine.
