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Mukade-nori (Centipede Seaweed)

むかでのり (Mukade-nori)

Also known as: Mukade-nori, Centipede seaweed, Grateloupia filicina, 蜈蚣海苔

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameむかでのり
Common Japanese notationsむかでのり, ムカデノリ
OriginGrateloupia filicina; Pacific coastal harvest; small-volume specialty
Typical functionsHeritage cuisine specialty
Regulatory status in JapanStandard agricultural product labeling. Niche specialty. Not a designated allergen.

Mukade-nori (むかでのり) is a Grateloupia filicina specialty red seaweed with heritage cuisine application.

Classification

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Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Limited specialty supply

What it is

Grateloupia filicina red seaweed.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Heritage cuisine specialty.

For OEM: niche specialty consideration.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNiche specialty positioning.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — むかでのり

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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