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Seaweeds are macroscopic marine algae that form a part of the staple diet in Japan and Korea. They are often referred to as seaweeds or marine macroalgae with some authors referring to them as sea vegetables. They have been harvested for centuries by many countries, especially in the Asian continent, for several uses. Seaweed is traditionally consumed in the Far East countries and in Hawaiian Islands, while in the West, the principal uses of seaweeds are as sources of phycocolloids, thickening, and gelling agents for various industrial applications including uses in foods.
