Seaweed

Nori is the traditional Japanese ingredient created out of processed seaweed, more specifically the red algae Porphyra. The production starts with rinsing, draining, and slicing seaweed, which is later pressed and dried to create the rect... READ MORE

Wakame is a type of edible brown seaweed, reported to have numerous health benefits. Like other forms of seaweed, it usually comes in dry form and needs to be rehydrated before use. Its flavor is neutral, lightly briny, and slightly sweet... READ MORE

One of the most commonly utilized seaweeds in Oriental cuisine, kombu or konbu has long been a dietary staple in Japan, and refers to a type of brown seaweed, namely kelp of the Saccharina japonica species that is native... READ MORE

Hijiki is a type of brown or dull green seaweed growing on the coastlines of Japan, China, and Korea. Over time, it has become a staple seaweed used in numerous dishes due to its versatility. It dries quickly, yet maintains most of its nu... READ MORE

Indigenous to Fiji, nama is a type of edible seaweed mainly harvested in pristine, shallow waters. Because of its unique shape, formed of tiny, crunchy spheres, it is also known as sea grapes. In Fiji, it is commonly eaten raw, a... READ MORE

Resembling a leafy red lettuce, dulse or palmaria palmata is an edible dried seaweed product from Northern Ireland. It can be consumed on its own as a snack, but it is sometimes also used as a unique pizza topping. When fresh and... READ MORE

Although it contains the word 'bread' in its name, it has absolutely nothing to do with it because this is a fine black seaweed (Laver) which is harvested on the Welsh shores. It is unique because it is the only seaweed that is just one cell thick... READ MORE

Mozuku is a term for the brown seaweed that is harvested in the Japanese waters, but predominatly around Okinawa. Most popular type is Okinawa mozuku (lat. Cladosiphon okamuranus), but there are also ito mozuku (lat. Nemacystus decipi... READ MORE

Karengo is a type of edible seaweed, more precisely red algae of the Porphyra genus, which is indigenous to New Zealand. It ranges from dark green to purple in color and has a firm texture and mild flavor. After it is collected at rough-w... READ MORE

In Fiji, lumi generally refers to a variety of edible seaweed delicacies. These delicacies are made with a range of seaweed species, each with unique tastes and textures. Different types of lumi are found throughout the islands, with some areas li... READ MORE

Lumi boso is a type of edible seaweed from Fiji belonging to the Enteromorpha species. It is prepared by cleaning and lightly squishing the seaweed to remove water, a process known in Fijian as boso/bosoka or bosoraka. Lumi boso can be served eith... READ MORE

Lumi cevata is a type of edible seaweed from Fiji, specifically from the island of Gau. It's made from Hypnea Pannosa seaweed, commonly found in saltwater lagoons. The name "cevata" refers to its congealed state after cooking, which resembles a pi... READ MORE

Lumi karo is a lesser-known type of seaweed delicacy from Gau Island in Fiji, belonging to a family of various Lumi seaweed delicacies from the region. It belongs to the algae species Acanthophora. This particular type of Lumi is found on shores, ... READ MORE