Listing and annotation: Seaweed, Pacific kombu
Use: As a nonorganically produced agricultural products allowed as an ingredient in or on processed products labeled as “organic" only when the product is not commercially available in organic form.
Common applications: A member of the kelp family, kombu is a versatile ingredient that provides dishes with flavor, nutrients, and minerals. Dried kombu can be used to make broth, added to beans to make them more digestible, and eaten in salads.
Reference: 7 CFR 205.606
Date listed: 2012
Sunset Date: 3/15/2017