5. NORI

Nori seaweed is an indispensable Japanese ingredient. Its flavor is influenced by elements from the sea as well as the nutrients that flow down from mountains. Our reporter Janni tries a selection at a 150-year-old shop and is shocked by how flavors can vary. Visit a plant that makes nori using a process inspired by traditional methods. Then, feast your eyes on colorful sushi rolls and see how nori can be used in French cuisine.