Who could resist seaweed? You love it in maki, in onigiri and of course as a snack! The sea-salty flavor of seaweed is a much-loved flavor in Japan and there are several types of food made out of seaweed. In fact, there’s even an ice cream flavor of it.
Healthy Seaweed Snacks In Japan
In this article, we will run down 4 must-try healthy seaweed snacks you can purchase in grocery or convenience stores. These are nutritious, guilt-free snacks you can eat anytime you want to grab a snack. Excited? Here are our picks.
1. Dried Kombu Seaweed Plum Flavor
Dried kombu Seaweed Plum Flavor is a low-calorie snack you can get at FamilyMart. It is chewy and has the sea-taste of seaweed. Each bag contains 92kcal plus calcium and fiber. It is a perfect snack if you are watching your weight or you just love something unique to try. And if we say unique, it is an acquired taste.
2. Konjac Chips Seaweed and Salt
If you can’t get enough for more seaweed and you want to be perfectly sure it is something healthy, then look no further than this snack. You can purchase Konjac Chips Seaweed and Salt at Natural Lawsons. It has the crispness of chips so you can now save yourself from eating potato chips. This snack won’t make you feel bloated because it’s light in the stomach. It contains 59kcal on each pack, you’ll have a fun time helping your cravings.
3. Crispy Wakame with Sesame
Another chips you can enjoy when you’re craving for some salt and crisp is Crispy Wakame with Sesame. It is delicious and indeed, low in calories too. The taste of sweet sake, seaweed and sesame is enough for you to love this til it lasts for it is a low in calorie snack alternative instead of eating pringles. You can get this at Daiso for a dollar or two.
4. Kyoto Uji Matcha Flavored Oshaburi Kombu
Another snack you should grab while you are at Natural Lawsons is this healthy kombu snack Kyoto Uji Matcha Flavored Oshaburi Kombu.
Kombu is known to reduce hypertension and blood cholesterol. Moreover, it contains calcium, idoine, vitamins A and C which is beneficial to your eyes, your immunity, bones, teeth and overall health. Plus, it is matcha flavored so it’s a huge win-win for matcha lovers.
Conclusion
Do you have favorite healthy snacks made with seaweed? Which one in this list have you tried already? Let us know in the comments what seaweed snack combination would you like to try.
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