Glossary - Ingredients

Aonori / Green Nori Seaweed Flakes

Dried green nori seaweed flakes with the aroma of the sea

What is aonori?

Aonori / green nori seaweed flakes (青のり in Japanese) is dried and powdered seaweed with a unique aroma made from a different type of seaweed than the kind used for sushi. It is sprinkled on okonomiyaki and yakisoba noodles, and it is quite popular when used in a glaze on chikuwa which is then fried up to make "isobeage ".

Nutrition facts

Aonori is rich in nutrients such as protein, dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, iron, iodine, beta-carotene, vitamin B12, and folic acid. Aonori is particularly rich in beta-carotene, which strengthens the skin and mucous membranes, maintains eyesight, and strengthens the immune system.
However, as aonori is a dried product, about only one teaspoon is eaten at a time, so the nutritional value is small. By using aonori to flavor dishes, just like dried herbs and spices, you can easily increase the nutritional value. Also, replacing salt with umami can reduce the salt content of the entire dish, so it is recommended to use aonori as a flavor when you want to reduce salt intake.

Storage to prevent food loss

Can be kept at room temperature, but high temperatures or ultraviolet rays can make it change color so keeping it refrigerated is better. Keeping it in the freezer will help it to maintain its freshness.