Kombu Powder

Macrobiotic World Organic Kombu Powder Kombu is a sea vegetable used for centuries in East Asian cooking, harvested from the cold, mineral-rich waters of Japan and China. Ground into a fine powder, it adds a subtle umami richness with a clean, oceanic note. Ingredients: Laminaria spp. (kombu seaweed). Uses: sprinkle into soups, stews and broths as a natural flavor enhancer, blend into smoothies, or mix into homemade facial masks. Average nutritional facts per serving (1 teaspoon, 5 g): 10 calories, 2 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g protein, 0 g fat. Iodine 150% DV, magnesium 5% DV, iron 4% DV. Suggested serving size: 1 teaspoon (5 g). Recipe ideas: Vegan kombu broth: dissolve 1 teaspoon kombu powder in 2 cups water, add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon agave syrup, then simmer gently. Serve hot as a base for soups or ramen. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Kombu energy bites: combine 1 teaspoon kombu powder, 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond butter and 3 tablespoons maple syrup, then roll into bite-sized balls. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Kombu facial mask: mix 1 teaspoon kombu powder with 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel and 1 tablespoon raw honey to form a smooth paste. Apply to the face, leave for 15 minutes, then rinse. Use immediately.