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Kawanori (River Nori)
かわのり (Kawanori)
Also known as: Kawanori, River nori, Prasiola japonica, 川海苔
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | かわのり |
| Common Japanese notations | かわのり, 川海苔, カワノリ |
| Origin | Prasiola japonica freshwater nori; harvested from clean rivers; principal traditional regions Yoshino-river (Tokushima/Kochi) and other clean Japanese rivers |
| Typical functions | Heritage regional gift specialty, Premium aromatic accent for kaiseki |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Heritage specialty. Not a designated allergen. |
Kawanori (かわのり / 川海苔) is freshwater Prasiola japonica nori, harvested from clean rivers (Yoshino-river area is the heritage region). Premium kaiseki specialty.
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- Dried kawanori (small artisanal supply)
Ingredient profile
Prasiola japonica freshwater nori.
OEM applications
Premium kaiseki accent.
Heritage gift retail.
For OEM: very limited specialty supply.
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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- What is Kawanori (River Nori)?
- Kawanori (かわのり / 川海苔) is freshwater Prasiola japonica nori, harvested from clean rivers (Yoshino-river area is the heritage region). Premium kaiseki specialty.
- What is the regulatory status of Kawanori (River Nori) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Heritage specialty. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Kawanori (River Nori)?
- Dried kawanori (small artisanal supply)
- Where does Kawanori (River Nori) come from?
- Prasiola japonica freshwater nori; harvested from clean rivers; principal traditional regions Yoshino-river (Tokushima/Kochi) and other clean Japanese rivers
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Kawanori (River Nori)?
- JSCI: かわのり
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — かわのり
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.