Sweet Kombu Nutritional Info
Buy our Kombu (Kelp) online.Typical analysis of Sweet Kombu seaweed - Laminaria saccharina
Protein 6-11%Fat 0.5%
Carbohydrates 61%
Vitamin C 13-18 ppm
Calcium 8,910-9,282 ppm
Iodine 800-4500 ppm
Iron 22-40 ppm
Magnesium 5,670-6,944 ppm
Manganese 1-16 ppm
Sodium 3-3.4%
- High in calcium and magnesium, which keep the bones in good form
- The alginate present in all Laminaria species help the digestive tract functions
- The high iodine content make it a great ingredient for helping a slimming diet
- It is very gentle in presence of colon irritation
- The taste of this seaweed is very acceptable, being exempt of any fishy flavour
- When cooked with legumes (beans, peas, etc.) it will neutralise the formation of unwished fermentation in the digestive system
- When cooked in sauces or soups it will be very difficult to distinguish this seaweed from any other green vegetable


