Nori
Porphyra tenera
Family: Bangiaceae
What it is like
A seaweed or marine algae.
It is rich in protein.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Spain
How it is used for food
It is used for wrapping sushi (vinegared rice). It can be dried and pretoasted, seasoned, and prepared in other forms. It is eaten in sea vegetable soups. It is used as a gel in cooking.
It is sold in flaked form in bottles. It is a cultivated food plant.
Edible parts
Seaweed, algae, frond
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Keem, Asakusa nori, Awanori, Ama-nori, Sushi nori