What is Ma Kombu? Ma kombu - Is known as high grade. Slightly sweet. Dashi colour is clear.
If you've ever seen or bought kombu and it's had a white powder coating it, it's easy to think that it's bad quality, dirty or sea salt, however, it isn't. So what is it? It's actually glutamic umami called Mannit. They are nutrients derived from kombu and have no harm to the body. When kombu starts to dry out, water evaporates but umami doesn't, and it stays as white powder on kombu. If you mind about white powder, wipe lightly with a kitchen towel.
Product of Japan
Ma Kombu is the most popular and high quality Kombu. Possessing broad and thick leaves, it is the most appreciated. It has a refined sweetness and produces clear broths.
