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WEL-PAC Dashi Kombu Dried Seaweed (Pack 1)
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Title: “Instant Depth—Pure Umami for Stocks, Ramen & Risotto”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WEL-PAC Dashi Kombu (Dried Seaweed, 1 pack)Title: “Instant Depth—Pure Umami for Stocks, Ramen & Risotto”One sheet of this kombu turns a plain pot of water into a silk-smooth, restaurant-quality dashi in minutes. The strips are thick, clean, and free of sandy residue, yet still soften quickly. I’ve also shaved pieces into risotto and even infused cocktails—zero fishy smell, just that elusive, rounded savor. If you’re serious about layering flavor, keep a bag of WEL-PAC on hand.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Kombu
I usually have Miso soup every day made from a Dashi broth. This Kombu is great. I usually soak the Kombu overnight before using it the next day. I use it in conjunction with bonito flake and it tastes great.Will definitely buy again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for broth base
I use this for both Japanese and Korean recipes. Good product
4.0 out of 5 stars Good product
I bought it to add to soups and Instant ramen, Nongshim, in particular, but have found other uses.
5.0 out of 5 stars 99% of the iodine can be removed by boiling the kombu for 15 minutes
According to a scientific study of Japanese seaweed eaters, "When kombu is boiled in water for 15 minutes, it can lose up to 99% of its iodine content, while iodine in sargassum, a similar brown seaweed, loses around 40% [28,29]. Processed kelp is often boiled in dye for half an hour ("ao-kombu" or "kizami-kombu") before hanging to dry [21], a process which can reduce seaweed iodine content before it is consumed. When kelp is used to flavor soup stocks, the seaweed is often removed after boiling, resulting in soup stock high in iodine."Many people avoid eating kombu because it contains way too much iodine. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, people with an extremely high iodine intake will substantially increase their risk of developing thyroid papillary cancer but substantially decrease their risk of developing thyroid follicular cancer. Thyroid papillary cancer is less aggressive and has a better prognosis than thyroid follicular cancer.However, iodine, selenium, and zinc are the 3 antioxidant minerals in human nutrition. In my opinion, a high intake of these 3 beneficial antioxidant minerals might very likely slightly lower our risk of developing all cancers. Thyroid cancer is extremely rare. Even in Japan, where people eat a huge quantity of iodine from seaweed, only 1 man in 100,000 develops thyroid cancer and only 3 women in 100,000 develop thyroid cancer. Hiroshima and Nagasaki had the highest rates of thyroid cancer in Japan, not the northeast coast of Japan where seaweed consumption is extremely high.Technically, "brown" seaweeds such as kombu (kelp), arame (kelp), limu moui (kelp), wakame, mozuku, and hijiki are not plants. Biologists have placed "brown" seaweeds under Kingdom Chromalveolata instead of Kingdom Plantae. However, "red" seaweeds such as nori (laver), ogo (limu), and dulse are classified as plants. "Brown" seaweeds have rootlike structures that cling to the ocean bottom but they lack true roots, true stems, and true leaves. Also, all "brown" seaweeds are rich in the extremely beneficial marine polysaccharide, fucoidan, and the extremely beneficial marine carotenoid, fucoxanthin. By contrast, green vegetables growing on land and "red" seaweeds are rich in the carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, neoxanthin, and violaxanthin but contain zero fucoxanthin and zero fucoidan.Biologists have shown that the reason why nobody who lives within 300 miles of the ocean has ever developed an iodine deficiency is because the kelp growing near the shoreline manufacture large amounts of iodine gas which escapes to float above the surface of the ocean and gets blown inland by the wind.Attached to the surface of all "brown" seaweeds are probiotic saltwater bacteria which manufacture an enzyme which allows humans to digest the extremely beneficial polysaccharides and extremely beneficial carotenoids in "brown" seaweeds. Without these probiotic saltwater bacteria, "brown" seaweeds would pass through our digestive tracts without being digested.Yes, this product is delicious but because salt always contains cancer-causing nitrosamines, it's a good idea to soak this product in water for at least 5 minutes to remove as much salt as possible. This product was farmed in the coastal areas of South Korea.
5.0 out of 5 stars yum!
great price, good quality
5.0 out of 5 stars Tastes good!
Tip: store in the freezer to keep it fresh for longer!
3.0 out of 5 stars too thick
I thought this would be thinner. It's very thick and doesn't taste too good. I bought these for soup and they end up like shoe leather.
Great product
Great product
Good enough for us, good value
about 35$ CAD, which is good value in our region (southern NB). There's no chinatown here. Kombu lasts ages if kept well. It has produced some great kombu dashi with plenty of depth, I have a culinary background but no claim no expertise of Japanese cuisine. Have made kombu dashi, which I've used to make: chawanmushi and miso soup; the flavour really came through properly. Also use it to make various other soups and as stock in general cooking where a sea flavour is desirable. I've also put the kombu in the rice cooker to add depth of flavour when making sushi rice. The used kombu can then be used again to make lower grade dashi or you can chop it up and use it to make furikake. If this kombu were graded I don't think it's going to be super high but I think it's plenty good for most people, for daily home use. An essential for Japanese cooking.
good buy
High quality clean tasting kombu makes excellent stock.
Wel-pac Dashi Kombu Dried Seaweed 1 pack
I just got this order and yes have made the broth with it for my miso soup. I tasted not so bad even though it is my first time making it. Hope to make it more often wit the Bonito flakes i am sure it will be yummy.Wiping it and soaking, is a must.
Labeling
There are so many things wrong with this package, different ingredient percentages listed, 2 different expiry dates, oh and the big caution may cause cancer label, going straight in the garbage as you cannot return it.
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WEL-PAC Dashi Kombu Dried Seaweed (Pack 1)
AED6190
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
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WEL-PAC Dashi Kombu Dried Seaweed (Pack 1)
AED6190
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
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If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.
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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.
BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.
All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.
All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.
Description:
WEL-PAC Dashi Kombu Dried Seaweed (Pack 1)
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Title: “Instant Depth—Pure Umami for Stocks, Ramen & Risotto”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WEL-PAC Dashi Kombu (Dried Seaweed, 1 pack)Title: “Instant Depth—Pure Umami for Stocks, Ramen & Risotto”One sheet of this kombu turns a plain pot of water into a silk-smooth, restaurant-quality dashi in minutes. The strips are thick, clean, and free of sandy residue, yet still soften quickly. I’ve also shaved pieces into risotto and even infused cocktails—zero fishy smell, just that elusive, rounded savor. If you’re serious about layering flavor, keep a bag of WEL-PAC on hand.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Kombu
I usually have Miso soup every day made from a Dashi broth. This Kombu is great. I usually soak the Kombu overnight before using it the next day. I use it in conjunction with bonito flake and it tastes great.Will definitely buy again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for broth base
I use this for both Japanese and Korean recipes. Good product
4.0 out of 5 stars Good product
I bought it to add to soups and Instant ramen, Nongshim, in particular, but have found other uses.
5.0 out of 5 stars 99% of the iodine can be removed by boiling the kombu for 15 minutes
According to a scientific study of Japanese seaweed eaters, "When kombu is boiled in water for 15 minutes, it can lose up to 99% of its iodine content, while iodine in sargassum, a similar brown seaweed, loses around 40% [28,29]. Processed kelp is often boiled in dye for half an hour ("ao-kombu" or "kizami-kombu") before hanging to dry [21], a process which can reduce seaweed iodine content before it is consumed. When kelp is used to flavor soup stocks, the seaweed is often removed after boiling, resulting in soup stock high in iodine."Many people avoid eating kombu because it contains way too much iodine. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, people with an extremely high iodine intake will substantially increase their risk of developing thyroid papillary cancer but substantially decrease their risk of developing thyroid follicular cancer. Thyroid papillary cancer is less aggressive and has a better prognosis than thyroid follicular cancer.However, iodine, selenium, and zinc are the 3 antioxidant minerals in human nutrition. In my opinion, a high intake of these 3 beneficial antioxidant minerals might very likely slightly lower our risk of developing all cancers. Thyroid cancer is extremely rare. Even in Japan, where people eat a huge quantity of iodine from seaweed, only 1 man in 100,000 develops thyroid cancer and only 3 women in 100,000 develop thyroid cancer. Hiroshima and Nagasaki had the highest rates of thyroid cancer in Japan, not the northeast coast of Japan where seaweed consumption is extremely high.Technically, "brown" seaweeds such as kombu (kelp), arame (kelp), limu moui (kelp), wakame, mozuku, and hijiki are not plants. Biologists have placed "brown" seaweeds under Kingdom Chromalveolata instead of Kingdom Plantae. However, "red" seaweeds such as nori (laver), ogo (limu), and dulse are classified as plants. "Brown" seaweeds have rootlike structures that cling to the ocean bottom but they lack true roots, true stems, and true leaves. Also, all "brown" seaweeds are rich in the extremely beneficial marine polysaccharide, fucoidan, and the extremely beneficial marine carotenoid, fucoxanthin. By contrast, green vegetables growing on land and "red" seaweeds are rich in the carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, neoxanthin, and violaxanthin but contain zero fucoxanthin and zero fucoidan.Biologists have shown that the reason why nobody who lives within 300 miles of the ocean has ever developed an iodine deficiency is because the kelp growing near the shoreline manufacture large amounts of iodine gas which escapes to float above the surface of the ocean and gets blown inland by the wind.Attached to the surface of all "brown" seaweeds are probiotic saltwater bacteria which manufacture an enzyme which allows humans to digest the extremely beneficial polysaccharides and extremely beneficial carotenoids in "brown" seaweeds. Without these probiotic saltwater bacteria, "brown" seaweeds would pass through our digestive tracts without being digested.Yes, this product is delicious but because salt always contains cancer-causing nitrosamines, it's a good idea to soak this product in water for at least 5 minutes to remove as much salt as possible. This product was farmed in the coastal areas of South Korea.
5.0 out of 5 stars yum!
great price, good quality
5.0 out of 5 stars Tastes good!
Tip: store in the freezer to keep it fresh for longer!
3.0 out of 5 stars too thick
I thought this would be thinner. It's very thick and doesn't taste too good. I bought these for soup and they end up like shoe leather.
Great product
Great product
Good enough for us, good value
about 35$ CAD, which is good value in our region (southern NB). There's no chinatown here. Kombu lasts ages if kept well. It has produced some great kombu dashi with plenty of depth, I have a culinary background but no claim no expertise of Japanese cuisine. Have made kombu dashi, which I've used to make: chawanmushi and miso soup; the flavour really came through properly. Also use it to make various other soups and as stock in general cooking where a sea flavour is desirable. I've also put the kombu in the rice cooker to add depth of flavour when making sushi rice. The used kombu can then be used again to make lower grade dashi or you can chop it up and use it to make furikake. If this kombu were graded I don't think it's going to be super high but I think it's plenty good for most people, for daily home use. An essential for Japanese cooking.
good buy
High quality clean tasting kombu makes excellent stock.
Wel-pac Dashi Kombu Dried Seaweed 1 pack
I just got this order and yes have made the broth with it for my miso soup. I tasted not so bad even though it is my first time making it. Hope to make it more often wit the Bonito flakes i am sure it will be yummy.Wiping it and soaking, is a must.
Labeling
There are so many things wrong with this package, different ingredient percentages listed, 2 different expiry dates, oh and the big caution may cause cancer label, going straight in the garbage as you cannot return it.
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