Kombu algae (Laminaria ochroleuca) is a brown marine algae with yellowish reflections that is among the best known and appreciated for flavoring soups, stews and legumes.
Aroma and flavour: Sea scent. Iodine and smoked flavour. Umami prevails due to the high content of glutamic acid which enhances the flavor of the ingredients of the dish.
Although it is advertised as very healthy, not all seaweed has the same benefits and many can be contaminated with toxic substances
Why choose The Honeyland Kombu Seaweed?
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EU collection area: the west coast of Galicia is an area of great abundance of marine species, among the richest in the world, due to ocean currents and the rugged coastline. A perfect habitat for the development of wakame algae.
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EU certified organic . to guarantee the absence of pesticides, fertilizers and many pollutants. Only wakame seaweed of 100% Galician origin. No Extra EU.
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Raw and rich in nutrients : to preserve all its nutritional properties, kombu seaweed is gently dehydrated at low temperature. This process also allows the natural flavor to be preserved for longer.
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Freshness - processed immediately on the same day of harvest in the company's small artisan workshop.
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Sustainable for the environment : the harvest is manual and takes place at certain times of the year and is regulated by the Xunta de Galicia precisely to make it a harvest that respects the environment and the sea.
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Supports local fishermen : for the harvest the company collaborates with local fishermen, offering them an alternative to fishing.
NUTRITIONAL properties of our kombu seaweed :
Kombu seaweed is naturally rich in trace elements (especially potassium, phosphorus, magnesium) and iodine . It is in fact the seaweed with the highest iodine content, on average 8-10 times more than Wakame seaweed. For this reason some specialists recommend it in cases of hypothyroidism .
Thanks to the delicate processing techniques of our producers, a large variety of unique phytonutrients are preserved:
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Beta Carotene: a powerful antioxidant.
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Vitamins (mainly B1, B2, B6 and niacin)
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Sulfated polysaccharides called Fucoidans.
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Soluble fibers (alginates) useful in cases of gastric acidity problems
Due to its high nutritional value, our kombu seaweed is an excellent food in vegetarian and vegan diets.
Environmentally friendly packaging: 100% compostable packaging
Artisanal and local product .
Made in Spain (Galicia)
CERTIFIED ORGANIC product - CONSELLO REGULADOR DE AGRICULTURA ECOLÓXICA DE GALICIA (CRAEGA)
