CORPORATE LOGO

This is our corporate logo.
It is pronounced “Ku-ra-kon”.

TAGLINE

Cut into pieces of a practical size for dashi stock.

REGION OF ORIGIN

100% of the Kombu seaweed contained in this product was produced in Natural Kombu seaweed from Hokkaido’s Hidaka region.

Hokkaido is located in the northernmost region of Japan and is famous for its production of fresh marine products.

This product is Kombu seaweed grown in the Hidaka region, as shown in yellow on this map.
It makes rich, refined dashi stock.
It cooks quickly and has a delicious flavor, making it suitable as an ingredient in dishes as well.
 This product only uses natural Kombu seaweed that was grown in a natural environment for two years.

HOW TO PREPARE DASHI STOCK

Video explaining how to prepare Kombu dashi stock However, it is only in Japanese.

A detailed explanation of
Kombu seaweed

In Japanese cuisine, Kombu seaweed dashi stock is used as a flavor base, which makes it the most important ingredient for making Japanese food.
Dashi stock highlights and balances the delicious taste of the ingredients of dishes, giving the dishes umami flavor and more depth.
Umami, the origin of the delicious flavor, was discovered from Kombu seaweed. Kombu seaweed is rich in umami.
Kombu seaweed also contains dietary fiber (fucoidan, alginic acid), calcium, and potassium.

BEST BEFORE

*The stamped date is in Year-Month-Day order.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

●INGREDIENTS

• KELP（ORIGIN：HIDAKA, HOKKAIDO）

MANUFACTURER

The manufacturer is KURAKON FOODS Corporation. For over 100 years, since its foundation in 1921 and as the leading Kombu seaweed company, we have been manufacturing and distributing healthy foods with a focus on Kombu seaweed and other algae. We will continue to make products that will deliver smiles and excitement to our many customers.

Address : 2-1-3 Shodaitajika, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1132 ,Japan

Nutrition Facts

ALLERGENS

This product does not contain any allergens that must be listed under the Food Labeling Act.
The Kombu seaweed used in this product was harvested from marine areas inhabited by shrimp and shellfish.

NOTE

• Tiny pebbles or other objects may be attached to the surface of the Kombu seaweed, Wipe the surface well with a dampened, firmly wrung-out cloth before use.
• There may be a white powdery umami substance or salt on the surface of the Kombu seaweed, however this will not affect the quality of the product, therefore there is no need for concern.
• Dashi stock may occasionally develop a brown color. This is a characteristic color of Kombu seaweed.Green hues occur due to a reaction with chlorophyll, and blue hues occur due to a reaction with starch-iodine.None of these reactions affect the quality of the dashi stock, therefore it can be consumed without worry.
• Best Before date is only if unopened.After opening, re-seal the bag with the available press-seal or transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature away from high heat or humidity. Consume soon after opening.