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  • Organic Whole Leaf Kombu

    Kombu, also known as sugar kelp, is your new secret ingredient, making beans, pasta, soups and stews tastier, more digestible and healthier without adding any flavor of its own. This sustainable ingredient is fully regenerative, 100% organic and possibly the word's most perfect ingredient giving more to the earth than it takes while leaving us all a little healthier.

    ALL NATURAL FLAVOR ENHANCER Kombu doesn't add any flavor of its own, it works in the background like a culinary ninja. The natural glutamates in kombu enhance the flavor of everything from beans to pasta like mother nature’s MSG. It also adds incredible umami, making it a game changer for plant-based dishes. 

    MAKES BEANS MORE DIGESTIBLE Kombu not only makes beans tastier, it also makes them more digestible!  The amino acids in the kombu soften the beans outer skin for better texture. It also makes them a easier on your tummy by making the beans more digestible. 

    SUSTAINABLE Seaweed requires no land use, fresh water, fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. In also helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere, clean the ocean water and provides shelter for sea creatures. Most Kombu is imported from Asia but this sustainably grown and harvested seaweed comes from the pristine waters off the Gulf of Maine. 

     NUTRIENT RICH SUPERFOOD Kombu offers a variety of health benefits. Its high iodine content supports thyroid function, while its vitamins, minerals, and fiber contribute to overall health and wellness. The bioactive compounds present in Kombu further enhance its potential health-promoting properties, making it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. 

    HOW TO USE WHOLE LEAF KOMBU

    Just cut or break off a 4 inch piece of kombu and add it to the pot as you would a bay leaf and cook as usual. You can remove it and discard after cooking or chop it up and stir it into your dish. Use it to make dashi (the base of miso soup), make the best chicken noodle soup ever, and add it to your pot of beans to make them more flavorful. You can also  use the kombu leaves to cure salmon  

    1 oz pouch

    ABOUT OCEAN'S BALANCE

    Ocean's Balance has emerged as the leading seaweed ingredient producer because of our commitment to sustainable harvesting practices combined with cutting-edge processing technology. By focusing on both environmental stewardship and innovation, Ocean's Balance maximizes the benefits of seaweed while ensuring its supply chain remains eco-friendly and efficient.

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    Tawnia Rattenbury
    Game changer!

    My family enjoys beans more than ever since I started using Kombu, what a game changer!

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    Dee
    Amazing!

    I reviewed Foodocracy's recommendation of using Kombu to cook beans. I was skeptical, but I am now an addict! I cannot cook beans without this "secret" ingredient. Kombu beans for life!

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    NH Bean Lover
    a locally sourced kombu!

    I've been using kombu to cook beans for years. It adds nutrients and there's a chance it reduces the flatulence-inducing aspect of the bean. (On that note, I find a splash of vinegar on a bean dish as it is served also helps in that regard - a tip I got from the Zoe podcast.) My last bag of kombu came from Korea, which is fine. However, it is nice to support a Maine industry. I find Ocean's Balance kombu to be thinner than I am used to; so I use more of it in my bean pots. It cooks down enough so that I don't notice any briny or seaweedy taste when I eat my beans. Give it a try!

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    Ellen P
    Arrived in great shape

    Haven't tried it yet but am expecting it to be a great addition to the beans

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    Anne T
    Total Game Changer

    My husband was having trouble eating beans more than once a week, then I switched to cooking the beans with Kombu and it's been a night and day difference for us! I never want to run out of Kombu.

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    Juliann Wasisco
    Tastier

    Honestly does make the dish tastier! Love the fact that it’s good for Gi’s.

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    Pamela L
    Marvelous Kombu

    So much better than what I had purchased at my local store. Amazing difference. And it is local (Maine) and organic. So glad I purchased it.