Food Ingredients - Mushrooms, Fungi, and Seaweed
Here you will learn the names of different mushrooms, fungi. and seaweed in English such as "shiitake", "truffle", and "nori".
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a group of marine plants with reddish pigmentation, known for their role in providing habitat and food in aquatic ecosystems
a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms, characterized by their green pigmentation
a diverse group of photosynthetic marine organisms, often found in seawater, characterized by their brown pigmentation
large, brown seaweeds that grow in underwater forests, characterized by their long, leaf-like structures
edible seaweed sheets, commonly used in Japanese cuisine, often used for making sushi rolls or as a garnish for soups, salads, and other dishes
roasted seaweed sheets, often used for wrapping rice, vegetables, and other fillings to make 'gimbap,' a popular Korean dish similar to sushi rolls
a highly prized fungus that grows underground, known for its distinctive aroma and flavor
common edible mushroom with a smooth white cap and short stem, used in cooking in various dishes
a type of edible fungus known for its distinct oyster-like appearance and delicate flavor
a type of edible mushroom with a distinctive honeycomb-like cap and a rich, nutty flavor
a type of edible mushroom known for its distinctive funnel-shaped cap and delicate, fruity flavor
a type of brown seaweed known for its air bladder-like structures and potential health benefits
a type of seaweed extract commonly used as a thickening or gelling agent in food products
a type of brown seaweed commonly found along rocky coastlines and characterized by its olive-green to brown coloration
a lichen that grows in arctic and subarctic regions, known for its medicinal and culinary uses
a type of red seaweed that is commonly used as a thickening agent in various culinary preparations
a type of edible seaweed commonly used in Asian cuisine, particularly in sushi and other dishes
a type of brown seaweed that grows on rocky shorelines and is characterized by its long, ribbon-like fronds
a type of edible green seaweed that resembles lettuce leaves and is commonly found in coastal areas
a type of brown seaweed with long, ribbon-like fronds, commonly found in cold coastal waters