Nori, Sushi Seaweed Sheets

What is Nori? Click here to learn about the history of Nori.

How Is Nori Made? Click here to see the journey of nori from the sea to your plate.

Nori is one of the most popular ingredients in Japanese cuisine. It’s used for wrapping sushi, added to soups, stews, and noodles to add a delicious smoky flavour, and even toasted to create a fantastic (and very more-ish) snack.

These dried sheets of edible algae seem like such a simple product, but the truth could not be more different.

Did you know? Nori was originally consumed as a luxury food item by samurais in ancient Japan? During the 8th century, nori was considered a delicacy and was reserved for the upper class due to its limited availability. However, as seaweed cultivation techniques improved over time, nori became more widely accessible and eventually became a staple in Japanese cuisine