• Intense taste of marine product, with a touch of iodine and a slight smoked
• Umami (Contains glutamic acid that enhances the flavor of the ingredients of the dish).

Their characteristic texture and shape

• Appearance: fresh kombu seaweed in salt belongs to the so-called brown algae. It is formed by a thick and flat leaves (it can reach up to 2.5meters).
• It has a soft and malleable texture in its natural state

Health properties

• Fresh Kombu seaweed in salt is a sea vegetable with macrobiotic properties that are very suitable for humans. Its consumption is increasing exponentially due to its low caloric intake and high fiber content, being a very beneficial product for fat loss and providing nutrients to our diet
• This seaweed stands out for its high amount of water. Being anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, as well as helping to prevent problems such as constipation
• Source of fiber with prebiotic effect and other substances with antioxidant power, helping our digestive system
• Among its nutrients highlights its content in proteins, as well as the contribution of different minerals: iodine, magnesium, potassium, iron and calcium of vegetable origin, especially useful in vegan and vegetarian diets
• Low in fats and sugars, recommended in weight loss diets due to its satiating power
• Reduces uric acid in the body and prevents associated problems

How to use it in the kitchen

• In dehydrated form: rehydrate between 10 and 15 minutes or cook between 30 and 40 minutes (no rehydration necessary if it is to be used in cooking)
• Potentiates the flavor of your recipes due to its high content of glutamic acid (umami)
• Helps in the cooking of the rest of vegetables, making them more digestible.

Formats we recommend

• Dried: it is soaked for 10 to 15 minutes in warm water, at which time it can be consumed either raw or cooked in a recipe. Using the Kombu as a vegetable more, being very versatile for any type of recipe: broths, soups, stews, rice, scrambled, pasta, stews, etc.. Click on the link to access the format: Click here.
• Canned: in open and ready format, open the can, empty the remaining liquid and add it to a recipe or consume it fresh. Easy and simple. Click on the link to access the canned format: Click here.
• Pickled: to open and serve, use as an accompaniment with different recipes: stews, rice, meats, salads, etc. Click on the link to access the format: Click here.
• In seasoning: ideal for seasoning our dishes, both those that are already prepared, as to give flavor during cooking: pasta, omelets, stir-fries, salads. It can replace salt: Click here:

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