Nori (seaweed)

Also Known As : Laver

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has strong and distinctive flavour.

Usage Tips

Nori (seaweed) can be used as a wrap for sushi.
It can be used for garnishing noodles, soups and salads.
It can also be used for decorating foods.

Description

Nori is an edible seaweed which is a species of the red algae genus Pyropia. They are the dried thin sheets prepared by shredding and drying this seaweed. It turns blackish-green when dried. It is widely used in Asian cuisine.

Health benefits

Nori is rich in dietary iodine that helps to prevent hypothyroidism and enlargement of the thyroid gland.⁽¹⁾
It contain inositol and choline which is important for nourishing brain cells.⁽¹⁾
Nori is abundant in zinc, manganese, iron, selenium and copper, which have beneficial antioxidant properties.⁽²⁾

Selection Guide

Choose dark green-black color nori in sheets, flakes or powder form, packed in tightly sealed packaging.

Note

Nori has high levels of sodium hence excessive consumption of this seaweed may lead to chronic kidney disease, cirrhosis and heart disease.⁽³⁾

Resource & Links

(1,2,3) https://superfooddrinks.org/6-health-benefits-of-nori-seaweed/

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