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Which red algae are used to make nori, dulse, and Irish moss?
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The macroscopic genus of algae known as Acetabularia is commonly called “mermaid's wine glass” because of the distinctive umbrella-like shape of the tips of its stalks.
The red algae used to produce these products are as follows:
- Nori: Produced from the red alga Porphyra, also known as laver.1
- Dulse: Harvested from the red alga Palmaria palmata.1
- Irish moss: Derived from the red alga Chondrus crispus.21