What Do Ice Plants Taste Like? Exploring the Salty, Crunchy Succulent
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Covered in unique glistening, water-retaining bladder cells, the edible ice plant (*Mesembryanthemum crystallinum*) offers a surprising and refreshing culinary experience that is predominantly salty. This unusual succulent, which looks like it's covered in frozen dewdrops, is a prized ingredient in modern cuisine for its distinct texture and briny flavor.