Red seaweedWild harvested
Nori / Purple Laver
Pyropia spp.
Several Pyropia species are found on BC's rocky intertidal shores. Related to the nori cultivated at large scale in Japan and Korea. BC wild nori has a strong, distinctive flavour and is harvested for food, primarily by coastal communities. Commercial cultivation in BC is in early stages.
Type
Red seaweed
Harvest season
Winter – spring
Production method
Wild harvested
Market applications
Human foodTraditional / cultural use
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