Taxonomy Change

old name

Chondrus multipartitus

new name

Gracilaria multipartita

USE: Chondrus multipartitus

REFERENCES: Used as food in Japan. In the food industry, agar derived from G. multipartita is used as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin and is commonly used in desserts, confectionery, dairy products, and meat products. It is also used as a clarifying agent in brewing and wine production.