Green seaweed (Ulva spp.), commonly known as sea lettuce, is a marine macroalga belonging to the Ulvaceae family. It is widely distributed in coastal waters around the world and is valued for its high nutritional and functional properties. Green seaweed is rich in sulfated polysaccharides (ulvan), chlorophyll, dietary fiber, vitamins (A, C, E, and B-complex), minerals (iodine, calcium, magnesium, and iron), amino acids, and antioxidants. These bioactive compounds make it an important raw material for the food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.
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Applications and Benefits
Food & Beverage
- Consumed fresh, dried, or powdered as a nutritious sea vegetable.
- Added to soups, salads, noodles, snacks, and functional foods.
- Used in smoothies, herbal beverages, and nutritional drinks.
- Processed into seaweed powders, extracts, and natural food ingredients.
- Used as a source of dietary fiber, minerals, and chlorophyll in food formulations.
