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

Baker Ludovic Gerboin, who has French roots, uses powdered and pureed algae in his desserts. He has partnered with a technical university in Munich to experiment with algae in pastries

Published on: Dec 11, 2021 7:07 PM IST

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

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

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A close-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 near Munich, Germany, (Photo: Lukas Barth, Reuters)

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

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