Algae: How Is It Processed?

This month’s column adds to our “How is it processed?” series with a dive into edible algae. People have consumed algae for centuries, and it continues to be a major component of the current food industry.

I wish to thank my co-author, Amanda Sinrod, food specialist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, for contributing to this column.

Categorization, Health Benefits, and Market
Algae serve a wide variety of purposes in the food industry. Algae ar…