All perishable products (such as meat or seafood) are sent with gel packs via either Fedex Priority or Fedex Standard overnight. Almost all non-perishable items (such as dried mushrooms or dried peppers) are sent via FedEx Ground or UPS Ground, which takes 2-7 business days for delivery. A few items are shipped via regular mail. The shipping method for each item is noted on each item page.
Items that ship via Ground can be upgraded to overnight shipping (for a fee) by contacting us immediately after placing your order.
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Our special drying techniques keep this kombu (aka Konbu, Dashima, Haidai) dark, flavorful, and nutrient-rich. Sodium alginates in kombu have been shown in studies to help eliminate heavy metals and radiation from the GI tract. Kombu is an extraordinarily rich source of fucoidans, algins, and iodine, and is also high in potassium and B vitamins in bio-available forms.
Storage: Store sea vegetables in their zip top bags or other air-tight containers in cool, dry cupboards.
Shelf Life: Dried sea vegetables will maintain their flavor for at least a year, but likely much longer.
Add kombu to pots of grain, soups or pasta. It can also be used in traditional Japanese dashi stock (Dashi Recipe).
To soften kombu, soak it in warm water for 10-15 minutes. To make kombu crispy, toast it in a 300 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
Sea Vegetable Sampler 6 oz total (4 varieties) $73 Includes UPS Ground Shipping
