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 ...

Who knew seaweed could be a snack? Kombu is one of the highest sources of iodine, and these chips are a combination of salty and sweet, and have a slightly chewy texture. Pair them with hummus or ...

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 ...

“I love seaweed,” says Shane M. Chartrand. “It’s unreal.” Here, he uses it in one of his favourite applications by pairing kombu — a member of the kelp family abundant on the West ...