Is Seaweed Made Out of Kelp? Understanding the Algae Family
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While it's a common misconception, kelp is not the sole ingredient of seaweed; in fact, kelp is a large type of brown seaweed. This means that while all kelp is a form of seaweed, not all seaweed is kelp. The term seaweed is a broad, umbrella category that includes over 10,000 species of marine macroalgae, ranging in color, size, and habitat.
