Organic Whole Leaf Kombu

Kombu, also known as sugar kelp, is your new secret ingredient, making beans, pasta, soups and stews tastier, more digestible and healthier without adding any flavor of its own. This sustainable ingredient is fully regenerative, 100% organic and possibly the word's most perfect ingredient giving more to the earth than it takes while leaving us all a little healthier. ALL NATURAL FLAVOR ENHANCER Kombu doesn't add any flavor of its own, it works in the background like a culinary ninja. The natural glutamates in kombu enhance the flavor of everything from beans to pasta like mother nature’s MSG. It also adds incredible umami, making it a game changer for plant-based dishes.  MAKES BEANS MORE DIGESTIBLE Kombu not only makes beans tastier, it also makes them more digestible!  The amino acids in the kombu soften the beans outer skin for better texture. It also makes them a easier on your tummy by making the beans more digestible.  SUSTAINABLE Seaweed requires no land use, fresh water, fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. In also helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere, clean the ocean water and provides shelter for sea creatures. Most Kombu is imported from Asia but this sustainably grown and harvested seaweed comes from the pristine waters off the Gulf of Maine.   NUTRIENT RICH SUPERFOOD Kombu offers a variety of health benefits. Its high iodine content supports thyroid function, while its vitamins, minerals, and fiber contribute to overall health and wellness. The bioactive compounds present in Kombu further enhance its potential health-promoting properties, making it a valuable addition to a balanced diet.  HOW TO USE WHOLE LEAF KOMBU Just cut or break off a 4 inch piece of kombu and add it to the pot as you would a bay leaf and cook as usual. You can remove it and discard after cooking or chop it up and stir it into your dish. Use it to make dashi (the base of miso soup), make the best chicken noodle soup ever, and add it to your pot of beans to make them more flavorful. You can also  use the kombu leaves to cure salmon   1 oz pouch ABOUT OCEAN'S BALANCE Ocean's Balance has emerged as the leading seaweed ingredient producer because of our commitment to sustainable harvesting practices combined with cutting-edge processing technology. By focusing on both environmental stewardship and innovation, Ocean's Balance maximizes the benefits of seaweed while ensuring its supply chain remains eco-friendly and efficient.