However, the discovery of the fact that Kjellmaniella crassifolia contains more viscous polysaccharides called 'Fucoidan' than other kelp, as well as the fact that such Fucoidan may work as a functional ingredient, raised the price sharply.
しかし「フコイダン」という粘性多糖類が他のコンブよりも多量に含まれ、それがいわゆる機能性成分として作用するらしいことが分かり、価格が急騰した。