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Caulerpa lentillifera

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Family: Caulerpaceae · Genus: Caulerpa

Caulerpa lentillifera

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Caulerpa lentillifera or sea grape is a species of ulvophyte green algae from coastal regions in the Asia-Pacific. This seaweed is one of the favored species of edible Caulerpa due to its soft and succulent texture. It is traditionally eaten in the cuisines of Southeast Asia, Oceania, and East Asia. It was first commercially cultivated in the Philippines in the 1950s, followed by Japan in 1968. Both countries remain the top consumers of C. lentillifera. Its cultivation has since spread to other countries, including Vietnam and China. C. lentillifera, along with C. racemosa, are also known as sea grapes or green caviar in English.

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