Naruto wakame; mild wakame from Tokushima
A regional specialty: wakame seaweed from the Naruto Strait area in Tokushima Prefecture, known for its mild flavor.
See also: わかめ
Naruto wakame is known as a specialty product of Tokushima Prefecture.
This miso soup contains Naruto wakame.
若布 is the general term for wakame seaweed; 鳴門若布 specifically refers to wakame from the Naruto region, prized for its mild taste.
Compound of 鳴門 (Naruto, a place name) and 若布 (wakame, a type of seaweed). The name simply indicates wakame from the Naruto area.