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Funori (Funoran Red Seaweed)
ふのり (Funori)
Also known as: Funori, Funoran red seaweed, Gloiopeltis furcata, ふのり, 布海苔
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ふのり |
| Common Japanese notations | ふのり, 布海苔, フノリ |
| Origin | Gloiopeltis furcata; Pacific coastal harvest; traditional Japanese seaweed used both as food and historically as natural sizing/glue |
| Typical functions | Funori miso-soup ingredient, Sōmen-funori (noodle additive), Heritage cuisine specialty |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Heritage specialty. Not a designated allergen. |
Funori (ふのり / 布海苔) — Gloiopeltis furcata — is a traditional Japanese red seaweed historically used both as food (funori miso-soup, sōmen additive) and as natural sizing/glue. The OEM positioning is heritage cuisine specialty.
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Common OEM product categories
Finished-product categories where Japanese OEM manufacturers commonly formulate with this ingredient.
- Dried funori retail
Ingredient profile
Gloiopeltis furcata red seaweed.
OEM applications
Funori miso-soup ingredient.
Sōmen-funori (added to handmade sōmen for binding).
Heritage specialty.
For OEM: dried retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Heritage specialty. 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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Seasonality & supply calendar
- Harvest months
- February – April
- Peak supply
- March
- Off-season
- Year-round via dried storage; fresh supply is short
Source: 農林水産省 漁業センサス. Wild-harvested seaweed used for traditional 糊 and 味噌汁 garnish; supply is small and traditional.
Storage requirements
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- Temperature
- Sealed room temperature dry
- Conditions
- Dried form is the commercial form; sealed against humidity
- Shelf life
- 24 months sealed
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- Primary regions
- Wild from northern Japan rocky shores (Iwate, Aomori, Hokkaido)
- Import dependence
- Domestic only — small traditional supply
農林水産省 漁業センサス
Certifications commonly available
Certification schemes commonly obtainable for this raw material. Always confirm the specific supplier's current certificate before contracting.
| Scheme | Availability | |
|---|---|---|
| Halal | On-request | |
| Vegan | Inherent |
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Quick answers
- What is Funori (Funoran Red Seaweed)?
- Funori (ふのり / 布海苔) — Gloiopeltis furcata — is a traditional Japanese red seaweed historically used both as food (funori miso-soup, sōmen additive) and as natural sizing/glue. The OEM positioning is heritage cuisine specialty.
- What is the regulatory status of Funori (Funoran Red Seaweed) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Heritage specialty. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Funori (Funoran Red Seaweed)?
- Dried funori retail
- Where does Funori (Funoran Red Seaweed) come from?
- Gloiopeltis furcata; Pacific coastal harvest; traditional Japanese seaweed used both as food and historically as natural sizing/glue
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Funori (Funoran Red Seaweed)?
- JSCI: ふのり
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — ふのり
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.