TaxonomyPhaeophyceae
old name
Cystoseira barbata
new name
Gongolaria barbata
USE: Cystoseira barbata
REFERENCES: Used as a food additive in medical treatment of oncological patients in Ukraine and Bulgaria. Contain compounds that show biological activity, including laminarin, which has antioxidant, antibacterial and wound healing properties. Fucoxanthin, used as a color enhancer and oxidative stability enhancer of meat products.
