algae-based food
nounUK /ˈæl.dʒiː beɪst fuːd/
US /ˈæl.dʒi beɪst fuːd/
Food made from tiny water plants called algae.
The green smoothie is an algae-based food made from seaweed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A food product that uses algae as a main ingredient instead of meat or grains.
The burger was an algae-based food that tasted surprisingly savory.
3. A sustainable food source grown in water rather than on land.
Scientists say algae-based food could help feed more people with less land.
4. A food enriched with algae for extra vitamins and protein.
The pasta was an algae-based food packed with nutrients.