Products in Seafood Products & Extracts: Plant Origin

Emerald Cove Organic Pacific Untoasted Nori is a delicious and popular sea vegetable for making homemade sushi rolls. In addition to being used in sushi, nori is also shredded and sprinkled on rice dishes, green salads and stir fries. Finely shredded nori often appears as a condiment, thanks to its unique flavor and crunchy texture. Some consumers also greatly enjoy eating whole sheets dipped in soy sauce and umeboshi vinegar. Emerald Cove Organic Pacific Untoasted Nori is the same product as our Emerald Cove Organic Pacific Toasted Sushi Nori, but is not toasted and therefore will not lose its freshness even after repeated openings and closings of its ziplock bag. Before using, each sheet must be waved for a second or two over a gas or electric eye to toast it.

Emerald Cove Organic Pacific Toasted Sushi Nori is cultivated from certified organic nori spores gathered from the previous year’s crop. Most Westerners are familiar with nori because it is used to wrap sushi, although the distinctive umami, slightly grassy flavor is also delicious eaten plain as well. In addition to being used in sushi, nori is also shredded and sprinkled on rice dishes, green salads, and stir fries. Finely shredded nori often appears as a condiment, thanks to its unique flavor and crunchy texture. And some consumers enjoy eating whole sheets dipped in soy sauce or umeboshi vinegar.

Emerald Cove Pacific Arame is one of many species of seaweed used in Asian cuisine. Arame comes in dark brown strands, has a mild, semi-sweet flavor, and a firm texture. It is added to appetizers, casseroles, muffins, pilafs, soups, toasted dishes, and many other types of food. Its mild flavor makes it adaptable to many uses.