Emerald Cove Silver Grade Pacific Kombu (Dried Seaweed), 1.76 Ounce Bag

Q: What is the white powder on my kombu?

The white powder found on kombu strips is naturally occurring glutamic acid, the source of umami flavor.

Q: What are common uses for kombu?

Kombu is traditionally used in dashi stock which is the base for miso soup. Add a strip to dried beans while they are cooking to aid in tenderizing the beans and add flavor. You can also pulverize dried kombu into a powder for an umami seasoning.

Q: Why buy Emerald Cove sea vegetables?

We've been a trusted name in sea vegetables for more than 30 years! In addition to kombu, we carry wakame and arame as well as toasted and untoasted sushi nori.