Sea Vegetable

Ogonori

Ogonori (Gracilaria and related red seaweeds) is a crunchy, branching seaweed used fresh or salted in Japanese sunomono, poke-style salads, and Caribbean sea moss drinks when related species are used. Texture is snappy; flavour is mild-marine. Rinse salt-packed ogonori well; dress with vinegar and sesame. Distinct from irish moss though both are red algae.

Also known as: Gracilaria, Sea Moss Salad Weed

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Quantity

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Kg Liters Whole

Note

Cuts & parts

Frond

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Breeds & varieties

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Gracilaria Ogonori

Fresh Ogonori

Salted Ogonori

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDriedFreshFrozenSoakedWhole

Provenance

Hand HarvestedOrganicSeasonalSustainableWild Harvested

Sources

AquacultureOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

BranchingCrunchyMildRedSalad

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 34.6

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.52 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.21 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 957 mg
Salt 2.55 g
Total Carbohydrate 5.66 g
Dietary Fibre 3.71 g
Total Sugars 0.51 g
Complex / starch 0.5 g
Protein 3.96 g
Water 79.7 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 34.6 kcal
Water 79.7 g
Carbohydrates 5.66 g
- Sugars 0.51 g
  - Monosaccharides 0.36 g
  - Disaccharides 0.16 g
- Starch 0.5 g
  - Amylose 0.13 g
  - Amylopectin 0.38 g
  - Digestible Starch 0.43 g
  - Resistant Starch 0.05 g
- Fibre 3.71 g
  - Soluble Fibre 1.3 g
  - Insoluble Fibre 2.41 g
Protein 3.96 g
Fat 0.52 g
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.21 g
  - Omega-3 0.02 g
  - Omega-6 0.11 g
Vitamins 86.7 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.05 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.19 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.92 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.27 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 44 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.43 mg
- Vitamin K 17 µg
Minerals 1216 mg
- Major Minerals 1155 mg
  - Calcium 39 mg
  - Sodium 957 mg
  - Potassium 159 mg
- Trace Minerals 60.8 mg
  - Iron 1.4 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 59 µg
Salt 2.55 g
- Sodium Chloride 2.55 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.05 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.19 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.92 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.27 · vitamin-b6: 0.04 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 44 · vitamin-e: 0.43 · vitamin-k: 17 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 956.74 · Potassium: 159 · Calcium: 39 · Iron: 1.4 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 59 ·

Sea vegetables bring iodine, minerals, and saltiness with modest calories when rehydrated.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Ogonori.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

1600JP

Japanese cooks used Gracilaria (ogonori) in vinegared salads.

1900

Salted ogonori became a standard East Asian grocery sea vegetable.

2000

Poke and salad trends spread ogonori-style red seaweed internationally.