Kombu Kelp Flakes

Kombu is packed with nutrients and fibre - and is a natural salt alternative - adds deliciousness to dishes. 

Known as the superfood of the sea, this kombu kelp is packed with nutrients and fibre. It also is a naturally smooth flavour enhancer, so makes a great alternative to salt. It is pure umami - which translates from Japanese as 'savoury deliciousness'. Add generously into soups, stews and sauces. Mineral-rich, it amazing source of iodine and fibre is  one of the best vegetable sources of calcium.

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Kombu Kelp Flakes | Product Details

Ingredients: 100% pure Kelp (Laminaria Digitata)

While we take every care during harvesting, this is a natural product from the sea, and so may contain traces of crustaceans and molluscs.

Product of Scotland

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Kombu and kelp are both names for brown seaweed. Kombu is particularly popular in Japanese cooking, and lead to the discovery of umami. Learn more about umami.

What Mara fans say about Kombu

“The most versatile is the lovely Kombu. I found it added a richness to soup, without giving an overpowering flavour."

Lynsey

"I've used Mara Kombu in spaghetti sauces and soups instead of sea salt. The flavour is amazing and in some dishes I don't use salt anymore."

Gilly

How do I enjoy Kombu kelp flakes?

Kombu is best used in cooking, rather than as a final seasoning: think of it as the stock cube of the sea. Whether you’re making traditional lentil soup or dashi stock for ramen, kelp is a fantastic natural flavour enhancer.

Our customers also love to sprinkle a generous pinch of Kombu kelp on white fish before poaching or baking, for a complementary flavour boost.

A tablespoon of Kombu will soften grains and pulses, and give stews and sauces body. Try it in mushroom risotto, ratatouille or when soaking dried beans for an unbeatable depth of flavour.

Stir a teaspoon of Kombu into your favourite herbal tea to boost your energy and immune system. Our SeaEO Fiona swears by it – you can try her recipe for Winter Rescue Tea.

See more recipes with Kombu kelp.

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