Are Charales Healthy? Distinguishing the Fish from the Algae
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According to Mexico's National Commission of Aquaculture and Fisheries, the small fish known as charales are a highly nutritious food. However, confusion often arises because "charales" is also the name for a group of freshwater green algae, or stoneworts. This article clarifies whether charales are healthy, differentiating the edible aquatic animal from the non-consumable organism.
