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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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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Dried funori retail
What it is
Gloiopeltis furcata red seaweed.
Typical uses in Japanese products
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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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ふのり
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.