Asparagopsis taxiformis

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Limukohu
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Asparagopsis taxiformis in Mayotte.
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A. taxiformis
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Asparagopsis taxiformis

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Asparagopsis taxiformis, Limu kohu formerly A. sanfordiana[1] is a species of red algae, one of several limu used in the Cuisine of Hawaii as a condiment.[2] Limu kohu in the Hawaiian language means "pleasing seaweed".[3] It is one of the most popular edible algae used in Hawaii.[4]

Limu kohu is a traditional ingredient in poke.

The essential oil of limu kohu is 80% bromoform (tri-bromo-methane).[5] by weight, and includes many other bromine- and iodine-containing organic compounds.[2]

Ahi limu poke.

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