Algae

Algae are a range of biological organisms grown in water. Considered edible and often locally produced to sustain life in many poorer outposts. Usually commercially processed to provide more appetising food stuffs as a constituent of food cartridges for 'chefs' (cheap 3D food printers).

— In-Game Description

Algae is a specific item of Foods in the world of Elite: Dangerous.

Trivia

• On Wikipedia: Algae