| Authority: Okamura |
Type species: Hizikia fusiformis (Harvey) Okamura |
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| Commercial species: fusiformis (FUS) |
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| Common names: Chiau tsai, Hai ti tun, Hai toe din, Hai tsao, Hai tso, Hijiki, Hoi tsou, Nongmichae |
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| Classification: Eukaryota, Phylum Heterokontophyta, Order Fucales, Family Sargassaceae. |
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| AlgaeBase names and species: 1 names - 1 current as of 12-2001. |
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Hizikia production
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Tons per annum
wild harvest |
Tons per annum
cultivated |
| Japan |
n/a |
0 |
| North Korea |
640 |
3,360 |
| South Korea |
560 |
2,940 |
| Total |
7,500 |
1,200 |
6,300 |
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Production
Approximate annual production figures from recent years are as above. |
Biology & Agronomy
In preparation. |
Chemistry
Like many seaweeds, Hijikia tends to concentrate heavy metals. Culturing the plants near polluted areas may lead to excessive levels of arsenic. |
Processing
We have several monographs in progress covering analytical procedures post-harvest treatment and process technology. Check the processing index for available web pages and monographs. |
Products, Uses & Applications
Sea vegetable used in a variety of soups and other dishes. Especially prominent in Japanese and Korean cuisine. |
| List of species' uses and community affiliations |
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| Genus |
GenID |
SpID |
Species |
Uses |
Communities |
| Hizikia |
HI |
FUS |
fusiformis |
FH |
SV |
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| click to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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| Hizikia is most strongly associated with the Seavegetables community. |
