Kanten is a sea vegetable that can be used in the kitchen as a substitute for animal based gelatin. It peaked in popularity in Japan a few years ago as part of a diet trend. Rich in fiber and low in calories it is easy to work with in the kitchen. This article first appeared in Metropolis magazine and offers tips and ideas for cooking with kanten.
http://archive.metropolis.co.jp/tokyo/602/localflavors.asp
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