Chaeto question - edible for humans?

Mark Derail · Oct 27, 2017

I have a vegan daughter... you can see where this is heading!
She's an adult - I'm not that cruel, I'd tell her where it's from. After?

I just took out 1/4 from the sump as it was getting full. Was giving it a rinse so it won't stink in the kitchen trash, and boy this looks tasty.

saltyfilmfolks · Oct 28, 2017

Tastes like kale. Gets stuck in your teeth.

Shigshwa · Oct 28, 2017

I guess, so long as meds weren't dosed into the tank, I would think that it'd be safer to eat than Chaeto from the ocean, since our tanks are probably cleaner than the ocean. Give it a go, tell how how it goes!

reeferfoxx · Oct 28, 2017

Might add some sweet balsamic topped with some almonds to cut the saltiness. ;Hilarious;Hilarious

eatbreakfast · Oct 28, 2017

Not too many algae eating fish like chaeto, so would think it wouldn't taste that good, but can't say that I've tried it.

saltyfilmfolks said:
Tastes like kale.

So it tastes terrible...

jsker · Oct 28, 2017

saltyfilmfolks said:
Tastes like kale. Gets stuck in your teeth.

;Hilarious;Hilarious

Velcro · Oct 28, 2017

Gross....

Randy Holmes-Farley · Oct 28, 2017

Many chaeto species are eaten by people, but I would strongly recommend against eating anything from an aquarium due to potential for microbial and toxin (e.g., heavy metal as well as organic) contamination:

http://uses.plantnet-project.org/en/Chaetomorpha_(PROSEA)

saltyfilmfolks · Oct 28, 2017

If y'all don't like chato, I have some Codium in the tank growing pretty good. That's def edible and should be pretty tasty too.

I got mine in a fresh salad mix.

Dodgersfan · Oct 28, 2017

Do you have any zoa's in your tank? Can chaeto absorb palytoxin? Probably not, but I really don't think I'd want to be the test subject to find out.... 95% chance of it being a hilarious prank, 5% chance of things going sideways? I think it's a pretty funny idea, but personally I'd do more research than just asking the interwebs before actually trying it on a family member...

Donovan Joannes · Oct 29, 2017

I am not sure about chaeto, but i will eat grape caulerpa anytime. Squeeze some lime, fresh cut hot chilli, union slices and shrimp paste. Mixed all and serve

SashimiTurtle · Oct 29, 2017

IDK about chaeto, but I KNOW the Japanese restaurant has served me something that looked like this.

Sierra_Bravo · Oct 29, 2017

The saying is "Don't knock it 'till you try it"...but, nah, I don't think so. You guys enjoy. Bon appetit. Please pass the steak.

Donovan Joannes · Oct 29, 2017

Robin Haselden said:
IDK about chaeto, but I KNOW the Japanese restaurant has served me something that looked like this.

Now you are talking. The dragon breath looks appealing, I have some growing in my algae through. Are you sure it's edible?. The sea weed is another staple menu in my state, cheap source for collagen

SashimiTurtle · Oct 29, 2017

Donovan Joannes said:
Now you are talking. The dragon breath looks appealing, I have some growing in my algae through. Are you sure it's edible?. The sea weed is another staple menu in my state.

Dragons breath is great, probably my favorite, followed by that stringy green one up front they call wakame. It's great with sesame seeds. I'm not sure what the leafy one is in the back. Never had it. I pulled that image off google.

Donovan Joannes · Oct 29, 2017

Robin Haselden said:
Dragons breath is great, probably my favorite, followed by that stringy green one up front they call wakame. It's great with sesame seeds. I'm not sure what the leafy one is in the back. Never had it. I pulled that image off google.

Should try some dragon breath on my next harvest. It must be crunchy.... Yummy

Mark Gray · Oct 29, 2017

I bet it would taste good covered in Wasabi LOL

Katrina71 · Oct 29, 2017

Look at the kale recipe on the 4H website. The one with cheddar. I'd try it that way for sure.

SashimiTurtle · Oct 29, 2017

Hey, I found you a recipe to try with your sea weed!
https://www.japancentre.com/en/recipes/1113-seaweed-salad

jsker · Oct 29, 2017

Robin Haselden said:
Dragons breath is great, probably my favorite, followed by that stringy green one up front they call wakame. It's great with sesame seeds. I'm not sure what the leafy one is in the back. Never had it. I pulled that image off google.

I was going to suggest blanched, tossed with hot sesame oil and sliced ginger and seasoned with 5 spice.