Life's all about balance, and so is umami.  Did you know that Kombu seaweed has the most Umami (Glutamates) of any food ingredient?  Once labelled 'the God particle' of cooking, the concept of umami is still a relatively recent one, having only been properly 'discovered' in 1908. Its discovery wasn't the beginning, though. Cultures across the world have been un-knowingly introducing umami to bring balance and wholeness to dishes for centuries. Literally translated as 'savoury deliciousness', it's a vital component of thousands of recipes and can also, conveniently, be found in abundance in Mara Seaweed Kombu. Sprinkle, stir, or shake it into soups, stews, salads, sauces; wherever you need that missing 'God Particle' or an extra dose of savoury deliciousness.

Life's all about balance, and so is umami. 
Did you know that Kombu seaweed has the most Umami (Glutamates) of any food ingredient? 
Once labelled 'the God particle' of cooking, the concept of umami is still a relatively recent one, having only been properly 'discovered' in 1908. Its discovery wasn't the beginning, though. Cultures across the world have been un-knowingly introducing umami to bring balance and wholeness to dishes for centuries.
Literally translated as 'savoury deliciousness', it's a vital component of thousands of recipes and can also, conveniently, be found in abundance in Mara Seaweed Kombu.
Sprinkle, stir, or shake it into soups, stews, salads, sauces; wherever you need that missing 'God Particle' or an extra dose of savoury deliciousness.
Mara Seaweed

Mara Seaweed

Standard Supplier 30th August 2022
Mara Seaweed

Mara Seaweed

Standard Supplier

Life's all about balance, and so is umami.  Did you know that Kombu seaweed has the most Umami (Glutamates) of any food ingredient?  Once labelled 'the God particle' of cooking, the concept of umami is still a relatively recent one, having only been properly 'discovered' in 1908. Its discovery wasn't the beginning, though. Cultures across the world have been un-knowingly introducing umami to bring balance and wholeness to dishes for centuries. Literally translated as 'savoury deliciousness', it's a vital component of thousands of recipes and can also, conveniently, be found in abundance in Mara Seaweed Kombu. Sprinkle, stir, or shake it into soups, stews, salads, sauces; wherever you need that missing 'God Particle' or an extra dose of savoury deliciousness.

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