References to the use of Chondracanthus acicularis as food, before 1997. Also referred to as Gigartina acicularis (currently regarded as a synonym of Chondracanthus acicularis*). In the book: “Sulle alghe bentoniche commestibili dei mari di Sicilia e le prospettive di acquacoltura” by Battiato A, 1986, Catania: Pubblicazioni Fondazione Mediterranea.
* https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=13342