The Japanese have a great fondness for seaweed. They prize it for its flavour, and consider it to be a valuable health food. There are many different forms of seaweed, all of which have similar nutritional qualities: high mineral content, high protein, low calories, high fibre. Seaweed is very easy to cook too.
Nori seaweed is the black paper-like seaweed that is usually used to wrap sushi or sushi rolls. It is a staple of Japanese food, having been manufactured for centuries. It comes in sheets just under 1ft square and can be cut to taste. We also supply nori flakes, which work quite well as a seasoning. More Info >
Wakame is very popular in Japanese cooking. It grows in abundance in the sea, and is usually wild-harvested. It is served in a variety of ways and has many uses. It is commonly shredded and added to miso soup, but is also served with fish, rice, noodles, vegetables and loads of other things. More Info >
Arame is a salady seaweed used in Japanese food. It is a stringy vegetable that grows in the sea around Japan, amongst the rocks. It has a mild flavour and is crunchy. More Info >
Kombu seaweed comes in the form of tough strips that soften upon cooking. It's similar to wakame, and is generally added to soups and stews. More Info >