In photos: Want to try desserts made of algae this Christmas?

Baker Ludovic Gerboin, who has French roots, makes use of powdered and pureed algae in his desserts. He has partnered with a technical college in Munich to experiment with algae in pastrieslearn more

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These delectable desserts made of algae have been conceptualised by baker Ludovic Gerboin who loves experimenting with differing types of algae in his bakery.(Photo: Lukas Barth, Reuters)

Published on Dec 11, 2021 07:07 PM IST

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Baker Ludovic Gerboi has French roots. In this pic, he's posing with pastries made with algae. 

Published on Dec 11, 2021 07:07 PM IST

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An in depth-up shot of a decadent tartlet infused with algae. (Photo: Lukas Barth, Reuters)

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Baker Gerboin fries dough in oil obtained from leftover bread in his bakery in Moosinning close to Munich, Germany,(Photo: Lukas Barth, Reuters)

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The Alga Technical Center on the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has partnered with baker Gerboin to experiment with algae varieties in desserts, and are trying to make oil from bread scraps to exchange palm oil. (Photo: Lukas Barth, Reuters)

Published on Dec 11, 2021 07:07 PM IST

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Baker Gerboin layers fruit paste over pureed algae to create a dessert in his Munich bakery.(Photo: Lukas Barth, Reuters)

Published on Dec 11, 2021 07:07 PM IST