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The sea lettuce comprises a group of edible green algae that can be found distributed on the coasts of the five oceans. There are many species, each of which is popular in the country in which they grow, being most popular in Japan, China, Britain and in Scandinavia. Sea lettuce can be eaten raw in salads, or may be cooked in soups. They are high in protein, in soluble dietary fibre, and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals including iron. Larger leaves grow to over 400mm across but this only occurs when the plants are growing in sheltered areas.

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