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Ego-nori (Egonori Seaweed Jelly)
えごのり (Ego-nori)
Also known as: Ego-nori, Eelgrass-like seaweed, Campylaephora hypnaeoides, えご, エゴ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | えごのり |
| Common Japanese notations | えごのり, えご, エゴ |
| Origin | Campylaephora hypnaeoides; harvested from Japan Sea coast; principal regional production Niigata, Akita, Yamagata; processed into ego (a traditional gel-set seaweed dish) |
| Typical functions | Ego — traditional Niigata regional gel-set seaweed specialty, Heritage cuisine and ceremony food |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Niigata regional specialty. Not a designated allergen. |
Ego-nori (えごのり) is a Japan Sea coast seaweed processed into 'ego' — a traditional Niigata regional gel-set seaweed specialty. The OEM positioning is exclusively Niigata/Sea of Japan coast regional heritage cuisine.
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Used in (typical product categories)
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- Dried ego-nori retail (small specialty)
What it is
Campylaephora hypnaeoides Japan Sea seaweed.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Ego (gel-set seaweed) — Niigata heritage specialty.
For OEM: regional Niigata retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Niigata regional. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — えごのり 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.