Is China grass a seaweed?
                                
                                
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                                While the name "China grass" is often used, the substance it refers to is actually agar-agar, which is an extract from certain species of red seaweed. This culinary gelling agent is a staple in many cuisines, offering a plant-based alternative to animal-derived gelatin.