TaxonomyPhaeophyceae
old name
Chnoospora okamurai
new name
Ishige okamurae
USE: Chnoospora okamurai
REFERENCES: Used as food in China and Korea; the simplest way involves powdering the dried blades, then mixing with condiments; or the dried thallus may be steamed, then boiled, each about 15 min, mixed with soy sauce, and eaten. Plays a role in anti-diabetes, anti-obesity, and myogenesis.
