Organic Nori Whole Leaf Maine - Laver Seaweed 4oz - USDA & Vegan Certified - Kosher - Hand Harvested from the Atlantic Ocean Coast - Sun Dried Raw and Wild Sea Vegetables VitaminSea (Nori WL, 4 oz)

Is this product not meant to be eaten right out of the bag? What is an acceptable level of sand?Product is also sold by VitaminSea via Amazon and DOES NOT ACCEPT returns.I had been buying Maine Coast Sea Vegetable which cost a little more, and never had sand. Maybe some sea-life, but no sand.The seaweed itself is great but is loaded with sand. It's not superficial either, you can't just shake the sand out. I tried cleaning it dry by peeling and prying, but it's the ultra fine silt that's dried into the folds. I'm hoping this is just a f-up batch. There's even a dash of sand at the bottom of the bag.If you plan on washing your seaweed then this might be fine, but don't beware if you're planning on eating this right out of the bag.Update:I've included pictures from my purchase. Sand in bag is what was already in the bag from shipping. Rocks and sand on plate is from my attempt to clean the sand. Next two pictures are to show the sand folded deeply in the seaweed.--guy who rarely leaves 1-star reviews...

DISADVANTAGES:(1)Unlike nori from the Pacific Ocean, this Atlantic Ocean laver is not made into conveniently usable sheets.(2)Unlike nori from the Pacific Ocean, this Atlantic Ocean laver contains lots of delicious but deadly sea salt.(3)Unlike nori from the Pacific Ocean, this Atlantic Ocean laver sometimes contains tiny whole shells (mollusks).(4)Unlike nori from the Pacific Ocean, this Atlantic Ocean laver is priced much higher per ounce than nori.ADVANTAGES:(1)Simply add boiling hot water to this Atlantic Ocean laver to make it into a delicious, salty, seaweed soup.BIOLOGY LESSON:(1)Atlantic Ocean dulse, Atlantic Ocean laver, Pacific Ocean nori, and Pacific Ocean ogo (limu) are classified as "red" seaweeds. "Red" seaweeds are classified as plants; they are not chromalveolates.(2)Atlantic Ocean alaria, Pacific Ocean wakame, Pacific Ocean mekabu (wakame), Pacific Ocean kombu (kelp), Pacific Ocean arame (kelp), Pacific Ocean mozuku (kelp), Pacific Ocean limu moui (kelp), and Pacific Ocean hijiki (pronounced, hiziki, by the Japanese in Japan) are classified as "brown" seaweeds. "Brown" seaweeds are classified as chromalveolates; they are not plants.CONCLUSION:(1)People who already eat nori regularly should definitely try eating this Atlantic Ocean laver at least once in their lifetime. This unusual experience will be a change of pace that will truly be worth the money.(2)People who don't normally eat seaweeds should buy only the 2 best-selling seaweeds: nori from the Pacific Ocean and wakame from the Pacific Ocean.

I am using this for my turtles. This has a strong scent, I prefer for sushi, smoked dried prepared nori. You get a lot of it, high quality and my turtles love it. Glad I found this product. Not sure how other people use it, what I can do with it. May have to research this online.

I enjoy eating it raw as is or soaked & cooked with other veggies & am grateful for the care with which it is sourced.

I just sprinkle some on my salad. Great product!

The product was good but I just could eat it do to the taste.

This stuff is soft. I was wanting something crunchy. I just about gagged on it. Had to spit it out.

good product

I really like the flavor and chewy challenge of the whole leaf Nori seaweed but not the presence of tiny, crunchy rock fragments. I will not be ordering it again but will look for flakes instead.