Sweet Kombu seaweed - Laminaria saccharina

Sweet Kombu Nutritional Info

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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