Yes, but in south of France we eat Microcosmus sabatieri (many peaople
doesn't like that because of its strong iodized taste).
Is it the same species ?
Best regards
Michel Péan
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Objet : Re: edible ascidians
Yes in souther Italy and in France are a table delicacy
Best Wishes
Francesco
PhD Mastrototaro Francesco
Dipartimento di Zoologia
Università degli Studi di Bari
Via Orabona, 4 - 70125 - Bari - Italy
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From: "Richard Lord" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: edible ascidians
> Thanks to Tito for identifying Halocynthia roretzi from Japan.
>
> I have also seen ascidians in seafood displays used to entice customers
> into restaurants near La Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium. I attach an
> image. Is this the violet - Microcosmus sulcatus?
>
> Best Wishes,
> Yours sincerely,
> Richard
> Richard Lord
> Guernsey GY1 1BQ
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tunicate biology including chordate origins
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tito Lotufo
> Sent: 24 November 2005 09:15
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> Subject: Re: edible ascidians
>
> Dear Richard,
> The species is Halocynthia roretzi, known as Maboya, which is also
> cultivated in Japan and Korea, as Dr. Lambert already pointed out.
> Regards,
> Tito
>
> On 24/11/2005, at 06:09, Richard Lord wrote:
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