Seaweed-like food

A seaweed-like food product is manufactured by compressing a mixture of powdered protein, chlorophyll, and sugar alcohol, addressing the sustainability issue in nori production by providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional nori.

JP2026064030APending Publication Date: 2026-04-13IKEDA SHOKKEN KK
1 Cites -1 Cited by

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
IKEDA SHOKKEN KK
Filing Date
2024-10-01
Publication Date
2026-04-13

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The decline in nori harvests due to climate change and rising sea temperatures has led to increased prices and a demand for sustainable nori-like food alternatives.

Method used

A seaweed-like food product is produced by compressing a mixture of powdered protein, chlorophyll, sugar alcohol, and water, then processed into thin slices, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional nori.

Benefits of technology

The method allows for the creation of a nori-like food product that does not rely on edible algae, offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution using powdered protein.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure 2026064030000001
    Figure 2026064030000001
  • Figure 2026064030000002
    Figure 2026064030000002
  • Figure 2026064030000003
    Figure 2026064030000003
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide a nori-like food product mainly composed of powdered protein and a method for producing the same. [Solution] The above problem is solved by compressing and molding a mixture containing powdered protein, chlorophyll, and sugar alcohol, and then processing the resulting solidified product into a nori (seaweed)-like form.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Food like laver and its preparation

    JP1984095852A