Mackintoshia persica
The African false truffle, Mackintoshia persica, is an ectomycorrhizal truffle-like fungus of miombo woodland in southern-central Africa. It is recorded as a regional edible, though its preparation is not documented.
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Pome fruit2
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Agar / kanten
A gelling polysaccharide extracted from red seaweeds, sold as kanten strips or powder; it sets firm at a low concentration and stays solid until about 85 °C.
Wakame
Wakame is an edible brown kelp native to the northwest Pacific, harvested or cultivated for its tender blades, firm stems and frilled reproductive parts, and used in soups, salads, rice dishes and preserved seaweed products.
Nori
Nori is a red seaweed farmed in East Asia and dried into thin sheets, prized for its savoury flavour and crisp texture when roasted and used with rice, in soups and as a seasoning.
Kombu
Kombu is a group of edible brown kelps, chiefly harvested around northern Japan or cultivated in East Asia, used for umami-rich stocks, simmered dishes, seasonings and preserved foods.