These are dried seaweed sheets that shrunk because the drying process wasn't successful. They are thicker than the 100-sheet pack of seaweed (sold out) that was listed for 4400 yen. It seems that prices are soaring due to the seaweed shortage, following last year. I haven't put them up for bidding yet, so the price may change in the future, but thank you for your understanding (＞＜) It might go down, or it might go up m(_ _)m The seaweed is currently in good condition and is very black, but it could suddenly lose its color... Please enjoy the jet-black seaweed while you can! It turns a pale green when toasted! Hyogo Prefecture First Harvest, Damaged Dried Seaweed, 50 sheets Produced December 25, 2025 Best Before June 2026 The best-before date is set to six months from production, but it can be eaten for about a year if stored in the refrigerator or freezer, being careful of moisture! The flavor will gradually diminish compared to when it was freshly made. I inspect them, but since they are natural products harvested from the sea, small shells or shrimp may be attached. They can be easily removed by scratching with your fingernail, but please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. "Whole sheet" refers to a seaweed sheet that is 21 x 19 cm! "Damaged" means that the drying process wasn't successful, and the sheets have shrunk a little. There are also large holes and tears. The size of the holes and tears varies. Please refer to the images. The images are just an example. These are dried seaweed sheets, so they are not crispy!! They are very soft seaweed because they are from the first harvest. They are not damp, so please be assured. Before eating, toast only the amount you will eat in an oven toaster until the color slightly changes, and enjoy it freshly toasted. The aroma of the sea and the taste are both superb! The first harvest toasts very quickly, so be very careful not to over-toast. Please try it once. The seaweed at this time of year is jet black, but it will lose its color as the nutrients in the sea diminish. 50 sheets of freshly made seaweed from the factory are stacked flat and simply packaged. The bag does not have a zipper, so after opening, we recommend storing it in a resealable container like a Ziploc bag and refrigerating it (^-^) Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details m(_ _)m