Nori is popular the world over for its use in sushi-making. The glossy purplish-black
sheets are used to make sushi rolls called “maki.” They can also substitute for
flour tortillas or pita bread, and when toasted and crumbled they are especially good with
noodles or rice and hummus.
Buying and storing tips
Nori sheets are sold in boxes or sealed plastic envelopes; boxes usually contain about 10
sheets. Nori should be kept free from moisture and stored in a dry place.
Varieties
Nori (typically Porphyra yezoensis) is closely related to laver, which has a
purplish black color. Indigenous to the North Atlantic, laver is especially good dry-roasted
to bring out its nutty flavor. It can then be crumbled and used as a nutritious condiment over
soups, salads, or grains. Laver has a long history in the British Isles, where it is combined
with rolled oats and fried as a breakfast bread.
Nutrition Highlights
Laver, 1/8 cup (2 Tbsp)
Calories: 3.5
Protein: 0.58g
Carbohydrate: 0.51g
Total Fat: 0.028g
Fiber: 0.03g
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires February 2010.
