Description
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?
- 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.
- EU certified organic . to guarantee the absence of pesticides, fertilizers and many pollutants. Only wakame seaweed of 100% Galician origin. No Extra EU.
- 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.
- Freshness - processed immediately on the same day of harvest in the company's small artisan workshop.
- 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.
- 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:
- Beta Carotene: a powerful antioxidant.
- Vitamins (mainly B1, B2, B6 and niacin)
- Sulfated polysaccharides called Fucoidans.
- 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)
Instructions
BENEFITS*
It is appreciated as a source of iodine, necessary to produce the two thyroid hormones key to controlling metabolism.
It also has a satiating effect thanks to its soluble fiber content, which is why it can be an excellent support in slimming diets.
Recommended dose : due to the high iodine content, between 1 and 2 g of dried kombu seaweed per week, depending on personal needs.
* For particular situations or in case of pathologies, always contact your trusted specialist to evaluate the most suitable intake and quantities. The information provided on this site is of a general nature and cannot under any circumstances replace the advice of a doctor (i.e. a person legally authorized to practice).
Warnings : in case of pathologies, especially thyroid ones, consult your doctor before taking Kombu seaweed. Not recommended during pregnancy and in children under 12 years of age.
IN THE KITCHEN
Being an excellent natural flavoring, Kombu seaweed can be used in various ways:
- vegetable broth - can be used as a vegetable stock cube. You need around 10g of kombu for every liter of water.
Kombu is a precious ingredient for the preparation of dashi broth, a typical dish of Japanese cuisine. - Legumes: soaking the kombu seaweed with the legumes softens the skin. Added instead during cooking to add flavor naturally.
- Soups and soups - to flavor soups, stews, vegetable dishes, add lalga kombu together with the cooking water
Nutritional facts
| per 100 g | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 519 kj / 124,1 kcal |
| Fats | 0,58 g |
| Saturated | 0,9 g |
| Carboidrati | 39,41 g |
| from which Sugars | <0,01 g |
| Proteins | 10 g |
| Salt | 3,87 g |
| Fibers | 39,38 g |
| Iodine | 0,18 g |
Recycle & Enviroment
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