What is Polysiphonia used for?
Valued as a food plant, Polysiphonia retain their red coloring and gelatinous form, even when heated. These red algae are often used as a vegetable substitute for gelatin in puddings, ice cream, and toothpaste. As its generic name implies, Polysiphonia forms many “pipes” or branches in its typical configuration. What type of algae is Polysiphonia?…