| cyanobacteria (nostoc commune) used as a dietary item in the peruvian highlands produce the neurotoxic amino acid bmaa. | in the mountains of peru, globular colonies of nostoc commune (nostocales) are collected in the highland lakes by the indigenous people, who call them llullucha. they are consumed locally, traded for maize, or sold, eventually entering the folk markets of cusco and other neighboring cities. throughout highland peru, nostoc commune is highly salient as a seasonal dietary item, being eaten alone, or in picante -- a local stew -- and is said to be highly nutritious. nostoc commune has been known to ... | 2008 | 18495396 |