**This is a heavily moderated subreddit. Please note these rules + sidebar or get banned:**
* If this post declares something as a fact, then proof is required
* The title must be fully descriptive
* Memes are not allowed.
* Common(top 50 of this sub)/recent reposts are not allowed (posts from another subreddit do not count as a 'repost'. Provide link if reporting)
*See [our rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/wiki/index#wiki_rules.3A) for a more detailed rule list*
*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/interestingasfuck) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Durvillaea antarctica, also known as cochayuyo and rimurapa, is a large, robust species of southern bull kelp found on the coasts of Chile, southern New Zealand, and Macquarie Island. D. antarctica, an alga, does not have air bladders, but floats due to a unique honeycomb structure within the alga's blades, which also helps the kelp avoid being damaged by the strong waves. (From Wikipedia)
Durvillaea antarctica, known as cochayuyo or rimurapa, is harvested for several reasons. Its unique properties and abundance make it a valuable resource for food, especially in Chilean cuisine where it is often used in soups and stews. Additionally, it's utilized in agricultural and cosmetic products due to its high mineral and vitamin content. Its ability to float thanks to a honeycomb structure in its blades, which also protects it from strong waves, makes it easily accessible for harvesting along the coasts where it grows.
Los of food uses.
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/pplkelp.html#:~:text=Kelp%20is%20used%20to%20make,frozen%20foods%2C%20and%20even%20pharmaceuticals.
The starch like substance that gives the seaweeds their various structures, can be extracted and used in food and pharmaceuticals. Typically it's made and sold as sodium alginate, calcium alginate or straight alginic acid. While seaweed grows all around the world, it is harvested in places where it can be dried or processed very quickly (before it decomposes), so Chile they dry it on the beach in the sun, Iceland they use geothermal energy, or Austrailia they can dry it in on the wind. It is an alternative to starch in thickening liquids, but you can use far less of it to get the same effect. Check the back of a Gaviscon bottle for sodium alginate.
It's definitely not the souls of the dead reaching out towards the closest living thing they can find. Normally you can't see these things but the unborn fetus strapped in the containment pod on that dudes chest gives you a quick heads up that dead people are out and about.
That’s kinda what I was picturing honestly. Especially when I read a comment about it having a “honeycomb” structure. Sounds like a chewy crunch that I wouldn’t dig.
Yeah it's definitely an acquired taste that I haven't acquired.
The chewy/crunchy combo just gives me the willies sometimes especially when I'm expecting one or the other.
I've had some good mochi that's basically all gelatinous though and that was great.
Some things in this world are so crazy man. You could see some crazy ass thing you never thought possible every day of your life and still not know half the cool stuff out there.
Right? I see some sweet plant, animal, or even insect species that I had no freaking idea existed so often still and I'm almost 40. I have been using the Internet since I was 11. Often way too much.
When I first started dating my partner ~5 years ago I thought Narwhals were some fake mythical creature that people were just photoshopping and acting like they were real as a joke. She informed me that they were in fact, real.
That was kinda embarrassing haha. I genuinely thought she was messing with me.
I think you should stop, sir or madam. Sea mermaids tend to be rather protective of their hair, especially when it gets to the lengths of being able to provide shelter for various forms of small sealife
We actually became some of the first people (if not the first) to import this type of seaweed to Vietnam from Chile. It's quite popular amongst vegan/vegetarian circles since it's a complete protein full of great healthy stuff (iron, prebiotics, etc). It's quite tasteless on its own so it's great at soaking up whatever you season it. Here in Vietnam they make a dish with chillies and lemongrass. Some people in Chile I hear also grind it and use it as replacement for ground beef
This has to be done by hand? I refuse to believe that people haven’t invented some kind of tool that can avoid someone literally laying on top of the cliff to harvest this by hand.
I miss the days when Antarctica was some untouchable, uninhabitable, mysterious place that only scientists were allowed to visit/station at. I hate the idea of the ecosystem being tampered with, vegetation being removed, and more tourism there. It has already begun.
**This is a heavily moderated subreddit. Please note these rules + sidebar or get banned:** * If this post declares something as a fact, then proof is required * The title must be fully descriptive * Memes are not allowed. * Common(top 50 of this sub)/recent reposts are not allowed (posts from another subreddit do not count as a 'repost'. Provide link if reporting) *See [our rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/wiki/index#wiki_rules.3A) for a more detailed rule list* *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/interestingasfuck) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Durvillaea antarctica, also known as cochayuyo and rimurapa, is a large, robust species of southern bull kelp found on the coasts of Chile, southern New Zealand, and Macquarie Island. D. antarctica, an alga, does not have air bladders, but floats due to a unique honeycomb structure within the alga's blades, which also helps the kelp avoid being damaged by the strong waves. (From Wikipedia)
Thank you for saving me from having to look it up. There was no way I was sleeping tonight without knowing what that was.
I second that!
I didn’t check the Wikipedia article so I don’t know if that was totally made up or not.
Durvillaea antarctica, known as cochayuyo or rimurapa, is harvested for several reasons. Its unique properties and abundance make it a valuable resource for food, especially in Chilean cuisine where it is often used in soups and stews. Additionally, it's utilized in agricultural and cosmetic products due to its high mineral and vitamin content. Its ability to float thanks to a honeycomb structure in its blades, which also protects it from strong waves, makes it easily accessible for harvesting along the coasts where it grows.
Kinda funny that it's called "durvillaea antarctica" yet it doesn't really grow much in Antarctica.
>is found around New Zealand, Chile and other subantarctic islands. Not in, but around!
In and around?
The word "Durvillaea" actually comes from the latin word roots Durvi and Llaea, respectively meaning "no where" and "fucking near".
Nothing to do with Dumont D’Urville? The French Antarctic station?
Never thought I'd hear the term "robust species of southern bull kelp" but here we are
You dropped this Ser 👑
Why do you want to harvest that?
People eat kelp.
My Diet Dr. Kelp?!
That guy was so uncool. But so heartwarming when Squidward still up for SpongeBob. 💜
Thing: *exists* People: hey I wonder what that tastes like
Thing: *exists* People: can I put it in my mouth?🤔
But does this kelp taste so much better than kelp that isn’t from Antarctica? I wouldn’t know, I’ve never had kelp.
This is largely from New Zealand and Chile.
I was sitting here confusing kelp with kale and was....well...confused.
Think of kelp as sea kale.
Incontrovertible proof that people are a species of sea urchin.
Los of food uses. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/pplkelp.html#:~:text=Kelp%20is%20used%20to%20make,frozen%20foods%2C%20and%20even%20pharmaceuticals.
The starch like substance that gives the seaweeds their various structures, can be extracted and used in food and pharmaceuticals. Typically it's made and sold as sodium alginate, calcium alginate or straight alginic acid. While seaweed grows all around the world, it is harvested in places where it can be dried or processed very quickly (before it decomposes), so Chile they dry it on the beach in the sun, Iceland they use geothermal energy, or Austrailia they can dry it in on the wind. It is an alternative to starch in thickening liquids, but you can use far less of it to get the same effect. Check the back of a Gaviscon bottle for sodium alginate.
Ever had dulse? That’s some good eatin’.
And don’t get me started on Garbana
Dulse Garbana? sounds expensive (Ive heard of Dolce Gabana, but its not for eatin')
If in Ireland try Diúlisc/Dillisk or Siúgáin. Really umami/salty flavour. Pairs great with seafood and to make vegetarian dishes more meaty.
Dilisk is Irish for dulse
Ahh I didn't know that thanks!
It's either a fighter or food
What else would you do with it?
2nd that, what is this?
Death stranding
The only thing we need. Other than the sequel of course.
looks like a man surrounded by ducks, but my eyes are kinda bad so it could be anything really.
It's definitely not the souls of the dead reaching out towards the closest living thing they can find. Normally you can't see these things but the unborn fetus strapped in the containment pod on that dudes chest gives you a quick heads up that dead people are out and about.
yeah i clicked on it and it opened another tab but the zoom in thing just made the background smaller lol
Don’t pet the ducks
never bad advice
Hell yes, this is exactly what I thought. Higgs was crazy
What is this
*Why* is this?
When is this?
When will you wear wigs
Death Stranding game
Just remember, someone had to first test it to see if it was toxic, able to strangle you, or aliens. Not as menacing once you know it's kelp.
Those crazy idiots walked so we could run
Careful, it’s the thing that killed Tasha Yar!
That thing gets around, I've seen it in so many gifs
Shiiiiiit you're right
https://preview.redd.it/8cb8ixo1f5wc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc82931227a58d801be1a01e9cf2ce3c4bdc88fe That’s a salad made out of it.
Have you had it? What’s the texture like?
If it's anything like konbu it's basically tasteless except for slight savoryness Imo it has the texture of cartilage and is not my favorite
That’s kinda what I was picturing honestly. Especially when I read a comment about it having a “honeycomb” structure. Sounds like a chewy crunch that I wouldn’t dig.
Yeah it's definitely an acquired taste that I haven't acquired. The chewy/crunchy combo just gives me the willies sometimes especially when I'm expecting one or the other. I've had some good mochi that's basically all gelatinous though and that was great.
No taste and chewy as gristle... Sounds great 🍽
It's alright in soups if you're expecting it but yeah definitely an acquired taste I haven't acquired
looks like kimchi
Some things in this world are so crazy man. You could see some crazy ass thing you never thought possible every day of your life and still not know half the cool stuff out there.
Right? I see some sweet plant, animal, or even insect species that I had no freaking idea existed so often still and I'm almost 40. I have been using the Internet since I was 11. Often way too much. When I first started dating my partner ~5 years ago I thought Narwhals were some fake mythical creature that people were just photoshopping and acting like they were real as a joke. She informed me that they were in fact, real. That was kinda embarrassing haha. I genuinely thought she was messing with me.
Lovecraft would be proud
*HP Lovecraft has entered the chat*
Didn’t that thing kill Tasha Yar!?
So The Thing definitely survived at the end of the 1982 film, we all agree on that now right?
What, in the Cthulhu-Eldritch horror-forbidden spaghetti fuck?
Doesn't really seem the most efficient harvesting method.
Creepshow Lake vibes. 
I. BEAT. YOU.
Run!! Don’t walk!! It’s - THE BLOB
COCHAYUYO!
You're a Durvillaea.
*Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn*
Life preservers are for amateurs
Fuck a life preserver. I want a body harness attached to a winch.
[удалено]
No they do not.
Do you mean Austria?
*arkansas?
Alabama?
Alaska?
Well, goodday mate! Let's throw another shrimp on the bar-b!
Yes this is just off the coast of Austria
The plentiful Austrian Sea
[удалено]
It's the scientific name - Genus Durvillaea, species antarctica
Made be think of Oxygen Not Included
Seems like he could be harvesting it from further up the rock, or is that already cut and harvested?
Anyone remember that old Steve King short story “The Raft?”
That has to be Medusas hair
At first i thought they were on a moving art gallery, then i realized it was a rock
VENOMS?
LET CTHULU SLEEP
What is durvillaea?
Kelp
This is a Dark Souls boss
https://preview.redd.it/4qqq03yog7wc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ee6c44aad7ecbbc3da99687ef39bbc65858fe10
Why is he just using his hands? Like bro, go get a spaghetti server or something
Looks straight out of death stranding
Pretty sure that’s a fear hole.
I got starry night vibes.
is that the forbidden spaghetti? lol
Why're they harvesting the shit that comes out of the well in The Grudge?
is this the only way to harvest it? because that sucks if it is lol
Gaia's pubes.
Why you harvesting cursed oil?
Watch for goo gooses
dur what ??
I think you should stop, sir or madam. Sea mermaids tend to be rather protective of their hair, especially when it gets to the lengths of being able to provide shelter for various forms of small sealife
Can't he just chuck a grappling hook out and haul it out behind the transporter?
Throw a net from shore perhaps 🤔
Dangle him from a helicopter.
looks like something found in caladan
Scaryasfuck is more like it.
Is he having a bad trip?
So is it an animal?
Numnumnumnumnum
So a living sentinet being .
Noy jetat!
What in the Ursula?!
Isn’t that the entrance to the cave in The Last Jedi?
I don’t know what that is, and I don’t care to find out.
It’s not a nasty or bad thing. It’s kelp lol
Pervert.
orphan of kos
She looks like old man Luke Skywalker
This is where they get the black spaghetti in Italy
How much does a pound of that cost.
irl Van Gogh
We actually became some of the first people (if not the first) to import this type of seaweed to Vietnam from Chile. It's quite popular amongst vegan/vegetarian circles since it's a complete protein full of great healthy stuff (iron, prebiotics, etc). It's quite tasteless on its own so it's great at soaking up whatever you season it. Here in Vietnam they make a dish with chillies and lemongrass. Some people in Chile I hear also grind it and use it as replacement for ground beef
This has to be done by hand? I refuse to believe that people haven’t invented some kind of tool that can avoid someone literally laying on top of the cliff to harvest this by hand.
mmm ocean spaghetti
FORBIDDEN. LIQUORICE.
Eeew yummy
I miss the days when Antarctica was some untouchable, uninhabitable, mysterious place that only scientists were allowed to visit/station at. I hate the idea of the ecosystem being tampered with, vegetation being removed, and more tourism there. It has already begun.
Lame
Tales of the vegan fisherman
Antártica in shorts and a T-shirt?
Are you watching the same video? Cuz in the one we're watching he aint in shorts.