What is Ma Kombu? Ma kombu - Is known as high grade. Slightly sweet. Dashi colour is clear. If you've ever seen or bought kombu and it's had a white powder coating it, it's easy to think that it's bad quality, dirty or sea salt, however, it isn't. So what is it? It's actually glutamic umami called Mannit. They are nutrients derived from kombu and have no harm to the body. When kombu starts to dry out, water evaporates but umami doesn't, and it stays as white powder on kombu. If you mind about white powder, wipe lightly with a kitchen towel. Ingredients: 100% Kelp Store in a cool dry place. Harvested in an area where crustaceans and molluscs are present. Nutritional Values: Energy; 609KJ / 145KCAL Fat: 1.2g of which saturates 0.3g Carbohydrates 61.5g of which sugars 34.5g Protein 8.2g, Salt 7.1g. Product of Japan INGREDIENTS Dried Kelp 100% DIRECTIONS Store in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight. MANUFACTURER CONTACT INFORMATION Tazaki Foods LTD See more

Ma Kombu is the most popular and high quality Kombu. Possessing broad and thick leaves, it is the most appreciated. It has a refined sweetness and produces clear broths. Product of Japan. If you've ever seen or bought kombu and it's had a white powder coating it, it's easy to think that it's bad quality, dirty or sea salt, however, it isn't. So what is it? It's actually glutamic umami called Mannit. They are nutrients derived from kombu and have no harm to the body. When kombu starts to dry out, water evaporates but umami doesn't, and it stays as white powder on kombu. If you mind about white powder, wipe lightly with a kitchen towel. What is Ma Kombu? Ma kombu - Is known as high grade. Slightly sweet. Dashi colour is clear.