Nori
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
Nori (Porphyra umbilicalis (and related spp.)) — reference monograph in your Materia Medica.
Overview
Paper‑thin red seaweed used as a snack and sushi wrap; light, toasty sea flavor.
Constituents & energetics
Minerals, proteins, polysaccharides (porphyran). Taste: savory, briny; nutritive.
Parts used
Dried sheets/flakes.
Preparations
Culinary: sushi, soups, rice toppings.
Powder as a seasoning.
Notes
Source tested lots from clean waters.
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Identification & Harvest
Preparations
Safety
Related Research
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References
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