NORI Flakes (Roasted) SERVING SIZE: (as a seasoning): 1 teaspoon (approx. 1 g)

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

• Only 8 mg of sodium per serving as compared to 393 mg for table salt
• Less than 0.5 mg fat, 0 mg cholesterol per serving
• Only 3 calories per serving
• 36% dietary fiber
• 40% protein

FLAVOR CHARACTERISTICS

• Uncooked: nutty, "eggy," slightly sweet, slightly "salty"
• Cooked: mildly marine, nutty, "eggy"

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Raw: 1/16 inch diameter flakes mixed with some powder, silver green tint
• Cooked: dissolves immediately, green-black color, thickens slightly
• Hydration capacity: flakes hold 9.4 times their dry weight in water
• Flakes almost double in size when fully hydrated

COMBINATIONS

• Complimentary: grains, mild flavored vegetables, potatoes, mushrooms, tofu, eggs, cream cheese, popcorn, delicate flavored seafood, mild culinary herbs such as thyme, some spices such as ginger
• Uncomplimentary: beans and other legumes, all strong flavors

SUBSTITUTIONS

• Replace salt in some lightly salted sauces, soupstock or snacks (popcorn)

PREPARATION and USAGE

• No preparation necessary
• Season any salad or add to any dressing for flavor and color
• Garnish any fish, egg, tofu, or mushroom or pasta dish
• Make instant, nutritious broth with one part nori flakes to 6 parts water
• 1 part water to 1 part nori flakes makes a tasty deep green spread or paté
• Add a nutty, "eggy" flavor to any pie or quiche crust, tart or breading mix
• Use in pancakes, potato pancakes, fritters as flavorful nutritious binder

May replace dulse flakes in some recipes.

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