Premium Plain Roasted Nori Seaweed – Saga, Ariake Sea (Japan)
The pinnacle of Japanese nori – melting sweetness & deep umami
Among Japan’s five major nori-producing areas, the Ariake Sea is the most highly regarded. Located in south-western Japan, near Saga Prefecture, its many freshwater rivers reduce salinity, giving Ariake nori its signature melting sweetness and refined flavour.
This exceptional nori is personally selected in Ariake by Koichi Gomi, third-generation master of Isoya, who chooses the finest seaweed with his own eyes and hands. Purchased at auction from the prestigious Nori Fishing Cooperative Association, this professional-grade nori comes exclusively from the first harvest of the season, when the leaves are youngest and most tender.
Flavour & texture
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thicker than Chinese or Korean nori
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crunchy and crisp, then melts in the mouth
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deep umami and mineral notes
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subtle natural sweetness
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pleasant iodised ocean aromas, evoking shellfish nuances such as periwinkles
Careful roasting gives these sheets a shiny dark-green, almost black surface, an inviting fragrance and an exceptional eating experience straight from the pack.
Ideal uses
Ingredients
100% Susabi nori (Neopyropia yezoensis)
Formats
Storage
Keep dry, away from heat and moisture.
