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Ogonori (Sea Moss / Gracilaria)
おごのり (Ogonori)
Also known as: Ogonori, Sea moss, Gracilaria sp., おごのり, 海髪
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | おごのり |
| Common Japanese notations | おごのり, 海髪, オゴノリ |
| Origin | Gracilaria sp. red seaweed; harvested in Japanese coastal regions; processed for sashimi accompaniment and salads |
| Typical functions | Sashimi accompaniment, Salad and ohitashi ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Note: ogonori requires processing (typically blanching) before consumption — raw or improperly processed ogonori has been associated with rare poisoning incidents. Not a designated allergen. |
Ogonori (おごのり / 海髪) is a Gracilaria sp. red seaweed used for sashimi accompaniment and salads. Critical safety: requires processing (blanching) before consumption.
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- Pre-processed ogonori retail
Ingredient profile
Gracilaria sp. red seaweed.
OEM applications
Sashimi accompaniment.
Salad and ohitashi.
For OEM: pre-processed retail (essential for safety).
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Processing required for safety. 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 Ogonori (Sea Moss / Gracilaria)?
- Ogonori (おごのり / 海髪) is a Gracilaria sp. red seaweed used for sashimi accompaniment and salads. Critical safety: requires processing (blanching) before consumption.
- What is the regulatory status of Ogonori (Sea Moss / Gracilaria) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Note: ogonori requires processing (typically blanching) before consumption — raw or improperly processed ogonori has been associated with rare poisoning incidents. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Ogonori (Sea Moss / Gracilaria)?
- Pre-processed ogonori retail
- Where does Ogonori (Sea Moss / Gracilaria) come from?
- Gracilaria sp. red seaweed; harvested in Japanese coastal regions; processed for sashimi accompaniment and salads
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Ogonori (Sea Moss / Gracilaria)?
- JSCI: おごのり
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — おごのり
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.