Seaweed snacks
By forming seaweed confectionery into a roll shape with alternating peaks and valleys and optionally adding seasonings, the invention addresses the lack of texture in conventional sheet-shaped laver sweets, providing a more enjoyable chewing experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NISHIMOTO STORE
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Conventional sheet-shaped laver sweets lack texture and fail to provide a satisfying chewing experience.
The seaweed confectionery is formed into a roll shape with alternating peaks and valleys, and can include seasoning liquids, powders, or pastes, with the peaks and valleys optionally being curved, and may involve laminating multiple sheets for enhanced texture.
This design provides a new texture experience and enhances the chewing sensation, offering a different and enjoyable texture compared to conventional sheet-shaped laver sweets.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to laver sweets .
Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, as laver products, roasted laver, seasoned laver, etc. formed into a flat sheet shape (hereinafter referred to as "sheet shape") have been widely popularized (Patent Document 1). In recent years, cup-shaped laver for putting side dishes in bento has also been proposed (Patent Document 2).
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Patent Document 2
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] Sheet-shaped laver is difficult to feel the texture when chewed and difficult to obtain the feeling of enjoying the texture. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and the problem to be solved is to provide a new laver having a texture different from that of conventional sheet-shaped laver sweets .
Means for Solving the Problems
[0005] [Laver Confectionery The seaweed confectionery of the present invention is made by forming a flat, sheet-like seaweed material without peaks or valleys into a roll shape with an internal space.
[0006] [Seaweed products] The nori product in this application is formed in a corrugated shape with alternating peaks and valleys, and the peaks of the peaks and / or the valley bottoms of the valleys are curved. The laver product can also be one in which any one or two or more of a seasoning liquid, a seasoned powder, and a seasoned paste are applied to both or either one of the front and back surfaces of the laver.
[0007] The aforementioned seaweed product may also be constructed by laminating multiple sheets of seaweed material that are formed in a corrugated shape.
[0008] The aforementioned seaweed product may also have a curved portion on either the front or back surface.
[0009] The aforementioned seaweed product may also be formed into a roll shape.
[0010] [Nori product manufacturing method] In this application The method for manufacturing seaweed products involves feeding seaweed material between a pair of heated molding rollers, each equipped with a roller-side valley and a roller-side peak, and using the heated molding rollers to form valleys and peaks on both sides of the seaweed material that conform to the shape of the roller-side valley and peak.
[0011] In this application In the method for manufacturing nori products, it is also possible to use nori material in which one or more of the following are sandwiched between multiple sheets of nori material: seasoning liquid, flavored powder, and flavored paste. [Effects of the Invention]
[0012] This invention seaweed Sweets , Conventional It provides a new texture that is not found in sheet-shaped nori seaweed. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0013] [Figure 1] (a) is a perspective view showing an example of a seaweed product in this application, and (b) is a front view of (a). [Figure 2] A diagram illustrating the mountainous and valley areas. [Figure 3] A reference photo showing an example of a seaweed product. [Figure 4] (a) is a perspective view showing an example of a nori product, and (b) is a diagram illustrating the dimensions of the nori product in (a). [Figure 5](a) is a perspective view showing another example of the nori product, and (b) is a dimensional explanatory view of the nori product in (a). [Figure 6] (a) is a perspective view showing another example of the nori product, and (b) is a dimensional explanatory view of the nori product in (a). [Figure 7] (a) is a perspective view showing another example of the nori product, and (b) is a dimensional explanatory view of the nori product in (a). [Figure 8] (a) is a perspective view showing another example of the nori product, and (b) is a dimensional explanatory view of the nori product in (a). [Figure 9] (a) is a perspective view showing another example of the nori product, and (b) is a dimensional explanatory view of the nori product in (a). [Figure 10] (a) is a perspective view showing another example of the nori product, and (b) is a dimensional explanatory view of the nori product in (a). [Figure 11] (a) is a perspective view showing another example of the nori product, and (b) is a dimensional explanatory view of the nori product in (a). [Figure 12] (a) is a perspective view showing another example of the nori product, and (b) is a dimensional explanatory view of the nori product in (a). [Figure 13] Explanatory view showing an example of the method for manufacturing the nori product in the present application. [Figure 14] Explanatory view showing another example of the method for manufacturing the nori product in the present application.
Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
[0014] (Embodiment) An example of the nori product in the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. As an example, the nori product shown in FIGS. 1(a) and (b) is formed in a corrugated shape (a shape like a sine wave) in which ridges 11 and valleys 12 are repeated on both sides of the base nori material 10.
[0015] The nori product of this embodiment is rectangular in plan view, and the ridges 11 and valleys 12 are alternately provided on one surface (for convenience of explanation, referred to as the "front surface") 10a of the nori material 10, and the ridges 11 and valleys 12 are alternately provided on the other surface (for convenience of explanation, referred to as the "back surface") 10b.
[0016] In this embodiment, the peaks 11 and valleys 12 provided on both the front and back surfaces are continuous, with the valleys 12 on the front surface 10a becoming the peaks 11 on the back surface 10b, and the valleys 12 on the back surface 10b becoming the peaks 11 on the front surface 10a.
[0017] As shown in Figure 2, in this embodiment, the height H of the peak 11 (or, in other words, the depth of the valley 12) is set to approximately 5 mm. The value shown here is just an example, and the height of the peak may be higher or lower than 5 mm. For example, in addition to 5 mm, multiple types with different heights such as 3 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, and 7 mm can be prepared.
[0018] In the examples shown in Figures 1(a) and 1(b), the case where there are seven peaks 11 and seven valleys 12 is shown as an example, but the number of peaks 11 and seven valleys 12 described here is just an example, and the number of peaks 11 and seven valleys 12 may be more or less than this. Also, the peaks 11 and seven valleys 12 may be formed only on either the surface 10a or the back surface 10b of the nori material 10.
[0019] In this embodiment, the peak 11a of the mountain section 11 and the valley bottom 12a of the valley section 12 are curved. By making them curved, the risk of tearing from the peak 11a of the mountain section 11 and the valley bottom 12a of the valley section 12 can be reduced compared to when the mountain shape is sharp, and the yield can be improved.
[0020] As shown in Figure 2, in this embodiment, the distance L1 between the peaks 11a of adjacent mountain sections 11 (hereinafter referred to as the "peak distance") is set to be about 7 to 10 mm, or in other words, the distance L2 between the valley bottoms 12a of valley sections 12 (hereinafter referred to as the "valley bottom distance") is set to be about 7 to 10 mm.
[0021] Therefore, the distance L3 from the peak 11a of one mountain section 11 to the valley bottom 12a of the valley section 12 continuous with the mountain section 11 (hereinafter referred to as the "peak-valley bottom distance") is half the peak-to-peak distance L1 and the valley bottom-to-valley distance L2. The intervals L1 to L3 described here are just examples, and the mountain section 11 and valley section 12 can be provided at narrower or wider intervals.
[0022] In this embodiment, the nori product is completed by drying a molded semi-finished product. As shown in Figure 3, the processed nori product has irregularly curved portions 13 formed on both or either the surface 10a and the back surface 10b.
[0023] In this embodiment of the nori product, the presence of peaks 11 and valleys 12 provides a texture not found in conventional flat, sheet-shaped nori. Furthermore, the addition of curved portions 13 results in a different texture than that of the case with only peaks 11 and valleys 12.
[0024] (modified version) In the above embodiment, the nori product is given as an example in which it is made up of one sheet of nori material 10, but the nori product in this application can also be made up of two or more sheets of nori material 10 stacked together. By stacking two or more sheets of nori material 10, the texture becomes stronger compared to when it is made up of one sheet of nori material 10, and a different texture can be obtained compared to when it is made up of one sheet of nori material 10.
[0025] When stacking two or more sheets of nori material 10, they can be stacked so that the peaks 11 overlap and the valleys 12 overlap, or they can be stacked so that the peaks 11 do not overlap but are offset and the valleys 12 do not overlap but are offset.
[0026] In the former stacking method, the peaks 11 overlap with each other and the valleys 12 overlap with each other, resulting in a texture that is not present in a single layer. In the latter stacking method, the peaks 11 and valleys 12 overlap, resulting in a crisp texture unlike anything before.
[0027] In the above embodiment, the peaks 11 and valleys 12 appear on both sides of the base nori material 10. However, in the nori product of this application, the peaks 11 and valleys 12 may appear only on one side of the base nori material 10.
[0028] In the nori products described in this application, the base nori material 10 may be a mixture of nori and other ingredients. Other ingredients include various seafood products that go well with nori (for example, whitebait, kelp, dried fish flakes, etc.), as well as finely chopped vegetables.
[0029] In addition, in the nori product of this application, the seasoning liquid may be applied to both or either the surface 10a and the back surface 10b. The seasoning liquid may include various seasonings such as soy sauce, sake, mirin, salt, and sugar (including combinations of these in appropriate amounts).
[0030] In the nori product described herein, flavored powder may be applied to both or either of the front surface 10a and back surface 10b (including adhering it to the nori product). Flavored powders include salt, as well as various flavors (including aromas) such as wasabi powder, chili powder, miso powder, spice powder, curry powder, pepper powder, and basil powder.
[0031] There are no particular size restrictions on seaweed products, and it is possible to develop products in multiple patterns with different sizes. For example, the seaweed products shown in Figures 4(a) and 4(b) are approximately 210mm in length and 124mm in width.
[0032] In addition, the nori products shown in Figures 5(a) and 5(b) are approximately 105 mm in height and 124 mm in width, the nori products shown in Figures 6(a) and 6(b) are approximately 52.5 mm in height and 62 mm in width, the nori products shown in Figures 7(a) and 7(b) are approximately 52.5 mm in height and 31 mm in width, the nori products shown in Figures 8(a) and 8(b) are approximately 31 mm in height and 105 mm in width, and the nori products shown in Figures 9(a) and 9(b) are approximately 52.5 mm in height and 124 mm in width.
[0033] Furthermore, the nori products shown in Figures 10(a) and 10(b) are approximately 135mm in height and 190mm in width, the nori products shown in Figures 11(a) and 11(b) are approximately 135mm in height and 95mm in width, and the nori products shown in Figures 12(a) and 12(b) are approximately 67.5mm in height and 95mm in width.
[0034] The sizes of the seaweed products shown here are just examples, and the sizes of the seaweed products in this application may be other than those exemplified. The size of the seaweed product can be determined according to the product; for example, it can be made into a seaweed snack by making it bite-sized, or into a size similar to conventional roasted seaweed (sheet seaweed) by making it into seaweed for eating.
[0035] Furthermore, there are no particular limitations on the direction of the waves; the peaks 11 and troughs 12 can be configured to repeat in the short direction of the nori material 10, or they can be configured to repeat in the long direction of the nori material 10. In some cases, the peaks 11 and troughs 12 may be configured to repeat from the corners of the nori material 10 toward diagonal positions.
[0036] In this embodiment, the shape of the base nori material 10 is given as an example, but the shape of the base nori material 10 may be anything other than these, for example, it can be a perfect circle, ellipse, star shape, polygon shape, etc.
[0037] The nori products in this application may also be given various patterns such as figures, characters, and illustrations (hereinafter referred to as "patterns, etc."). Patterns, etc. can be created (drawn) using edible materials or formed by laser cutting using a laser device.
[0038] When creating patterns using laser cutting, it is possible to make the pattern visible not only when viewing the nori product from a flat surface, but also when viewing the nori product from a specific direction other than a flat surface, such as at an angle or from the side.
[0039] For example, when viewed from a flat surface, laser-cut holes and lines appear as simple holes and lines, while when viewed from an oblique angle, they can appear as a single connected pattern. This allows for three-dimensional representation and adds unprecedented aesthetic value.
[0040] The nori product in this application may also be made by shaping corrugated sheet material into a cylindrical (rolled) form such that waves appear on both the inner and outer surfaces of the cylindrical shape. In this case, the internal space may be filled with various flavored pastes, etc.
[0041] For the flavored paste, the same flavor (flavor) as the aforementioned flavored powder can be used. Other materials besides paste may be placed in the internal space. When forming into a roll, a flat sheet of nori without the peaks 11 and valleys 12 can be used instead of the corrugated nori.
[0042] The nori product in this invention can also have a structure in which a seasoning liquid, various flavored powders, or various flavored pastes are sandwiched between multiple (two or more) sheets of nori material 10. In this way, it is possible to obtain a nori product with a new texture that is different from both a single nori product having peaks 11 and valleys 12, and a nori product made by stacking two or more sheets of nori material 10 having peaks 11 and valleys 12.
[0043] Furthermore, one or more of the aforementioned seasoning liquids, flavored powders, and flavored pastes (hereinafter referred to as "seasoning liquids, etc.") 14 can be sandwiched between multiple sheets of nori seaweed material 10.
[0044] (Manufacturing methods for seaweed products) The nori products in this invention can be manufactured, for example, using the nori product manufacturing apparatus 20 shown in Figure 13. This nori product manufacturing apparatus 20 includes a pair of opposing molding rollers 21a and 21b, a heating device 22 for heating both molding rollers 21a and 21b, and a pressing force adjustment device 23 for adjusting the pressing force of the molding rollers 21a and 21b.
[0045] The outer surfaces of both forming rollers 21a and 21b are provided with roller-side valleys 24 and roller-side peaks 25, which form peaks 11 and valleys 12 on the seaweed material 10. The roller-side valleys 24 and roller-side peaks 25 are provided continuously in the rotational direction of each forming roller 21a and 21b.
[0046] When manufacturing seaweed products using this seaweed product manufacturing apparatus 20, seaweed material 10 is fed between two molding rollers 21a and 21b that have been heated to a predetermined temperature, and the two molding rollers 21a and 21b form peaks 11 and valleys 12 on the front and back surfaces of the seaweed material 10.
[0047] The nori material 10 fed between the two molding rollers 21a and 21b may also be a nori material 10 in which one or more of the following are sandwiched between multiple sheet-shaped nori material 10: seasoning liquid, flavored powder, and flavored paste (see Figure 14).
[0048] The application of the seasoning liquid 14 to the nori material 10 can be done either before it passes through both forming rollers 21a and 21b (before the peaks 11 and valleys 12 are formed on the front and back surfaces) or after it passes through both forming rollers 21a and 21b (after the peaks 11 and valleys 12 are formed on the front and back surfaces).
[0049] Furthermore, the aforementioned seasoning liquid 14 can be applied to both sides of the nori material 10 or to only one side. In nori products using two or more nori materials 10, it is preferable to apply the seasoning liquid 14 to opposing surfaces of the two nori materials 10, as shown in Figure 14.
[0050] When the seasoning liquid 14 is applied to opposing surfaces of two sheets of nori material 10, even if the seasoning liquid 14 is applied before passing through both molding rollers 21a and 21b, the seasoning liquid 14 does not come into direct contact with the molding rollers 21a and 21b, which has the advantage of preventing the seasoning liquid 14 from burning due to the heat of the molding rollers 21a and 21b. [Industrial applicability]
[0051] The nori products described in this application can be commercialized not only as nori to be eaten with meals, but also as nori snacks and other products that can be easily eaten at times other than meals. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0052] 10 Seaweed ingredients 10a Surface (of the nori material) 10b (back side of the nori material) 11 Yamabe 11a (Mountain section) summit 12 Tanibe 12a Valley bottom (of a valley) 13. Curved section 14 Seasoning liquid etc. 20 Seaweed product manufacturing equipment 21a, 21b Forming rollers 22 Warming device 23 Pressing force adjustment device 24 Roller side valley 25 Laura side mountain section H: Height of the mountain (depth of the valley) L1: Distance between peaks L2 valley bottom distance L3 Top-to-bottom distance
Claims
1. A flat, sheet-like nori material without peaks or valleys is formed into a roll shape with an internal space, Seaweed snacks.
2. A seasoning liquid, flavored powder, and flavored paste are applied to both sides or one side of the nori material. The nori confectionery according to claim 1.
3. A roll-shaped nori material is filled with a flavored paste inside the internal space. The nori confectionery according to claim 1 or claim 2.
4. Two or more sheets of nori material are stacked together. The nori confectionery according to claim 1 or claim 2.
5. A seasoning liquid, flavored powder, and flavored paste are provided between the layered nori materials. The nori confectionery according to claim 4.