TaxonomyRhodophyta
old name
Porphyra umbilicalis f. rosea
new name
Porphyra dioica
USE: Porphyra umbilicalis f. rosea
REFERENCES: P. dioica is a commercial seaweed consumed all over the world, mostly in the shape of nori sheets used for “sushi” preparation. It is a well-known part of the Asian diet with health benefits, which have been associated, among others, to the high levels of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids in this red alga.
