Pacific Harvest Kombu seaweed is harvested from the North Island of NZ, dried naturally to preserve nutrients and tested for contaminants in accordance with the ANZ Food Code.
Kombu is essentially kelp seaweed, which has been laid flat to dry in a particular way. We offer our Kombu seaweed in two formats:
- Strips (which tend to have more intense flavour than the leaves). These are made from the stipe of the kelp seaweed.
- Leaves (flavourful but with less intensity per leaf than the strips). Leaves are made from the kelp’s fronds.
Adding Umami flavour to your meals with Kombu broth*
You may notice the white powder which sits on a kombu leaf or strip…. this is the result of the amino acid, glutamine, which naturally rises to the surface as the kelp frond as it dries. This what powder is not to be mistaken for mould. It is the very thing that gives kombu is prized flavour.
Kombu offers a vegan or vegetarian source of umami* flavour and is a very popular ingredient in Japanese cooking. Add nutritious, flavourful Kombu seaweed to infuse stocks and soups, or add umami flavour to your sauces. Infuse drinks for a unique umami flavour which is brimming with micronutrients, minerals and vitamins.
If you have any left over, use it to water your house plants or for a DIY facial as it’s full of nutrients and minerals – your skin will thank you for it!
- Gluten Free
- Low fat
- Excellent source of iodine
- GM Free
- Plant based
Ingredients:
Kelp (Ecklonia radiata) dried seaweed 100%.
