Edible seaweed Edible seaweed Edible seaweed, or sea vegetables, are algae that can be eaten and used in the preparation of food. They typically contain high amounts of fiber. They may belong to one of several groups of multicellular algae: the red algae, green algae, and brown algae. Seaweeds are also harvested or cultivated for the extraction of polysaccharides such as alginate, agar and carrageenan, gelatinous substances collectively known as hydrocolloids or phycocolloids. Hydrocolloids have attained commercial significance, especially in food production as food additives. The food industry exploits the gelling, water-retention, emulsifying and other physical properties of these hydrocolloids. Most edible
Edible Schoolyard a variety of programs for children and their parents that focus on preparing healthy foods, gardening, and other seasonal activities. The Edible Schoolyard also hosts a summer camp that teaches campers about organic gardening, food, and cooking. Edible Schoolyard NYC broke ground at the end of August 2010 at a public school in Brooklyn, New York, where they transformed a cement parking lot into a half-acre edible garden. Now working in six schools across the city, Edible Schoolyard NYC is an independent 501(c)(3) that serves Title 1-funded schools located in low-income neighborhoods that have been identified by the NYC Department