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Blue-Green Algae
Not all Aztec goods became international sensations. One highly nutritious food sold in the Aztec market was dried blocks of algae scooped from the surface of nearby Lake Texcoco. This algae is almost 70 percent protein and is packed with vitamins and minerals.
... algae today
Appreciating algae:
Today, algae is being reconsidered as a food source, as it grows quickly in both oceans and freshwater. Many seaweeds and other algae are already popular in Japan, and some companies are now experimenting with making algae nuggets and other foods. |