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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Stoneyed" data-source="post: 11303498" data-attributes="member: 195522"><p>Yeah, i work for a company that grows/processes it for food ingredients. We have a ton of IP on nutrition, crop management, and processing. Duckweed (and derived protein and fiber products) are GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA. </p><p></p><p>I wouldn't use it as a staple food without some decent testing on long-term effects. May not be an issue, but i would err on the side of caution. As an occasional treat, it should be fine. </p><p></p><p>You can also grind it up, strain out the fiber, and add some acid to precipitate the protein. Strain the protein curds out, and dry them to make a protein concentrate. Very similar to making cheese, and reduces the oxalic acid significantly. I use something similar as a coral food.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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