This is the Marumiya Furikake Nori Wasabi, a nori-based furikake incorporating wasabi as the primary accent.
The blend appeared as a loose mix of green and brown particulates, with visible sesame seeds and fine seaweed fragments distributed throughout. Ingredients included roasted sesame seeds, bonito flakes, seaweed, soy sauce, mirin, green laver, wasabi stem, matcha, and horseradish among other seasonings. Preparation involved sprinkling directly over freshly cooked rice.
It opened with a mild oceanic aroma from seaweed and bonito. The initial taste carried a balanced savoury profile, with the bonito and nori establishing a layered umami base. Through the mid-palate, intermittent bursts of wasabi emerged as short, sharp peaks of heat, providing lift without reaching a sinus-clearing intensity. The sesame seeds contributed a mellow nuttiness that rounded the sharper elements. The finish was clean, with the wasabi fading quickly and leaving a light savoury residue from the seaweed and bonito. Sweetness remained restrained, primarily from seasoning rather than any dominant sugary note. Texture was defined by the contrast between the crisp sesame seeds and the softer seaweed fragments, which rehydrated slightly on contact with steam while retaining some structure.
Overall, a balanced nori furikake with controlled wasabi lift, supported by steady umami and light textural contrast.
This Marumiya Furikake Nori Wasabi contained 42 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sendai, Japan in 2024.