What is kombu, and what does it have to do with soup? Kombu is a kind of sea cabbage, otherwise known as seaweed. It is a natural flavor enhancer that offers huge health benefits for its tiny size.

A 12-week randomized trial found that daily intake of boiled kombu (Laminaria japonica) powder reduced body fat and raised ...

Seaweed can be bought dried or fresh and is readily available at natural and health food stores. Here are five suggestions for preparing it in your culinary endeavors. In Soup: Kombu is a type of ...

Maybe it's just seaweed; maybe it's just a Japanese condiment ... the sensational shio kombu. What Exactly Is Shio Kombu? Shio kombu are thin sheets of kelp boiled in soy sauce, mirin, and ...

Once you add dried seaweed to your pantry, you’ll find lots of ways to put it to work. The BA Test Kitchen shares its favorite uses: BRAISES: Add a piece or two of kombu to braises during the ...

Jonathan Laurence Royal kombu (aka sugar kelp) harvested from the Netherlands’ first organic seaweed farm enriches and flavors the Dutch Weed Burger’s soy-chip-based patty, which is served on ...