"Aquatic weeds" are loaded with protein and poised to revolutionize plant-based alt-seafood products.
Seaweed, algae and other aquatic plants not only provide buckets of protein and other nutrients but also can be fashioned into burgers, bacon, “crab” cakes and other familiar-looking creations, according to a Substack post from the Good Food Institute writer Chelsea Montes de Oca.
“Aquatic plants are protein-packed, nutrient-dense foods…