Edible seaweed soaps, and lotions. Common edible seaweeds include: 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
Edible tableware a utensil to consume sambar and dhal. In Central America, the tortilla is used as a utensil to scoop various foods such as salsa and bean dips. Foods such as crackers, corn and tortilla chips, crudités, bread and cheese sticks can also be used as edible utensils. Edible tableware such as cups, bowls, plates and platters prepared using sugar paste have been in use since at least the Elizabethan era and edible tableware was considered as a sign of wealth. in 1562, a recipe for edible tableware and cutlery prepared as sugar confectioneries was published by Alexius Pedemontanus in a