{"id":7438353825991,"title":"Kombu Seaweed, Dried, Edible, Pacific","handle":"emerald-cove-pacific-kombu-seaweed","description":"\u003cp\u003eKombu is a dried, edible seaweed that is a flavorful addition to any dish. Our Pacific-grown kombu is dried to perfection, preserving its natural vitamins and minerals. Kombu (dasima in Korean), is a popular seaweed variety known for its rich umami flavor and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does kombu taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKombu has a fresh, vegetal taste with slightly sweet, herbaceous notes that are complemented by a subtle hint of fishy brine.  Rich in glutamic acid (that's the fine white powder on kombu strips - \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eso don't rinse it off!\u003c\/span\u003e), kombu packs a delightful punch of savory umami to any dish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the benefits of eating kombu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKombu is a natural flavor enhancer and protein tenderizer due to its high quantity of glutamic acid.  \u003ca title=\"Kombu nutritional values from the USDA\" href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/1862743\/nutrients\"\u003eAccording to the USDA\u003c\/a\u003e, Kombu is also rich in vitamins and minerals such as iodine, iron, and calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I use kombu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a small 1\" piece of kombu to season dried beans or rice during cooking to enhance flavors and textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in making soup broths, such as dashi, ramen or miso soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd crushed or powdered kombu to salads, soups, or sprinkled on pasta.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd powdered kombu to green tea to make Japanese kombucha!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/what-is-seaweed\" title=\"What is Seaweed?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More: What is Seaweed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-08-09T12:05:53-04:00","created_at":"2022-08-09T12:05:54-04:00","vendor":"Emerald Cove","type":"Dried Seaweed","tags":["Els PW 21054","retail"],"price":665,"price_min":665,"price_max":6365,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":42549365702855,"title":"1.76 oz","option1":"1.76 oz","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"591781","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":36037668864199,"product_id":7438353825991,"position":1,"created_at":"2022-10-25T15:53:57-04:00","updated_at":"2022-10-25T15:53:58-04:00","alt":"KOMBU, EDIBLE, DRIED SEAWEED, SEA VEGETABLE, KELP, NON-GMO, VEGAN, PLASTIC NEUTRAL, EMERALD COVE BRAND, 1.76 OZ BAG","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"\/\/great-eastern-sun.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Emerald-Cove-Pacific-Kombu-1.76oz.jpg?v=1666727638","variant_ids":[42549365702855]},"available":true,"name":"Kombu Seaweed, Dried, Edible, Pacific - 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Our Pacific-grown kombu is dried to perfection, preserving its natural vitamins and minerals. Kombu (dasima in Korean), is a popular seaweed variety known for its rich umami flavor and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does kombu taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKombu has a fresh, vegetal taste with slightly sweet, herbaceous notes that are complemented by a subtle hint of fishy brine.  Rich in glutamic acid (that's the fine white powder on kombu strips - \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eso don't rinse it off!\u003c\/span\u003e), kombu packs a delightful punch of savory umami to any dish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the benefits of eating kombu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKombu is a natural flavor enhancer and protein tenderizer due to its high quantity of glutamic acid.  \u003ca title=\"Kombu nutritional values from the USDA\" href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/1862743\/nutrients\"\u003eAccording to the USDA\u003c\/a\u003e, Kombu is also rich in vitamins and minerals such as iodine, iron, and calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I use kombu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a small 1\" piece of kombu to season dried beans or rice during cooking to enhance flavors and textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in making soup broths, such as dashi, ramen or miso soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd crushed or powdered kombu to salads, soups, or sprinkled on pasta.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd powdered kombu to green tea to make Japanese kombucha!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/what-is-seaweed\" title=\"What is Seaweed?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More: What is Seaweed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}