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Australian seaweed for food.

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Summary

The world seaweed industry produces more than 6 millions tonnes a year, two-thirds for food and a third for industrial use, and is conservatively valued at USD 1.5 billion annually. More than 80% of commercial seaweed production is from Asia, particularly Japan, China, Korea, the Philippines and Thailand, while most seaweed processing occurs in Europe and the USA. The Australian Seaweed Industry: a Baseline Review of Research and development is available from the RIRDC.

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  • Original title: Australian seaweed for food.
  • Record ID : 1999-0995
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Food Aust. - vol. 50 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1998/01
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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