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Mankai (Duckweed)

Mankai (Duckweed)

Overview​

Mankai (Wolffia globosa, duckweed) is a functional plant food providing bioavailable iron and true vitamin B12, helping close vegan nutrient gaps. Precision sourcing of functional plant foods such as Mankai duckweed (iron, B12) helps narrow vegan nutrient gaps.

Food Context​

Synergies​

  • Part of functional food strategy

Preparation​

  • Can be consumed as powder, smoothie addition, or whole
  • Important for vegan/vegetarian B12 and iron intake
  • Supports nutrient density goals

Recipes​

no recipes found

Substances​

3 substances in this food

Iron

Oxygen transport; dopamine synthesis (tyrosine hydroxylase cofactor)

References​

  • Precision sourcing of functional plant foods such as Mankai duckweed (iron, B12), soy/soy lecithin (choline), and fortified nutritional yeast (B12, B6) helps narrow vegan nutrient gaps
  • Vitamin B₁₂ (also present in Wolffia globosa) Kaplan et al. 2019
  • Protein Sources: Legumes, fermented soy, lupins, Mankai, seeds, whole grains, functional yeasts