Classification of Seaweed

1. Classified by processing method

Dried seaweed: Seaweed that has been processed once and is commonly used in food processing and simple rice meals, but can also be consumed directly. Commonly seen in China include golden cherry blossom prints, Korean seaweed, etc.

Grilled seaweed: a finished product of dried seaweed that has undergone secondary deep processing, usually used in sushi dishes, food processing, etc., and can also be consumed directly. No items were added throughout the entire process, 100% natural. As commonly seen in China, such as golden seal baked seaweed.

Flavored seaweed: domestically known as seasoned seaweed, dried seaweed is a finished product after secondary deep processing. (Seasoning liquid is added during the processing) It is generally used as a snack food and consumed directly. As commonly seen in China: Good Times, Wave Power, etc.

2. Classified by the quality of seaweed

When categorizing the quality of seaweed within the industry, it is generally divided into five levels: special, A, B, C, and D (special gold, silver, blue-green).

Special grade is the highest level, both in color and taste, it is the best; Generally used for export and high-end domestic restaurants. The price is naturally quite high. It is rarely sold domestically, and among the common types of seaweed used for making sushi in China, C and D are generally common.

When distinguishing common grades in the domestic market, packaging identification is generally used. The same series of seaweed may have differences in packaging color; The different colors of gold, silver, blue-green packaging in standard seaweed enterprises correspond to different grades ABCD. It is recommended to consult carefully when making a purchase. Recommend products from reputable manufacturers.

Explanation: The four levels of cherry, pine, bamboo, and plum correspond to the domestic ABCD, which is the definition of seaweed level by the Japan Seaweed Association. It is the strictest and most rigorous classification level for seaweed level in Japan; This is the general standard for Japanese sushi seaweed. The highest classification standard for seaweed in China mainly refers to the standards of the Seaweed Association, which is the most detailed and strict classification standard for seaweed in China.