edible seaweed
Sushi's green wrapper
Edible seaweed refers to marine algae harvested for human consumption.
Common varieties include nori (used to wrap sushi), kelp, wakame, and dulse.
Rich in minerals and umami flavor, seaweed appears in cuisines worldwide but features most prominently in East Asian cooking: The soup was garnished with strips of edible seaweed.
- dulseEdible red seaweed
- noriDried edible seaweed sheets
- wakameEdible brown algae
- kelpLarge brown marine algae
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
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