Kombu breeds & varieties
11 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SSaccharina japonica
Origin: JP
Broad Thick BladeCold Water KelpDeepHigh Glutamate
SMa-kombu
Origin: JP
Clear Elegant DashiClear StockDeepPremium Thick Grade
SRishiri Kombu
Origin: JP
CleanClear Fragrant DashiFirm BladeFragrant
SRausu Kombu
Origin: JP
DeepDeep Colour StockFragrantRausu Origin
SHidaka Kombu
Origin: JP
Dual Dashi and SimmerHidaka RegionHome Cook FavouriteMarine
ASaccharina latissima
Origin: NO
AtlanticKombu AnalogueMarineMild Ocean
ASugar Kelp
Origin: GB
Atlantic Sea VegBrinyCommon Name LatissimaMannitol Sweet
ARoyal Kombu
Origin: JP
DeepGift QualityMarinePremium
AThick Kombu
Origin: JP
Dual Use Stock and EatMarineSavourySlow Steady Extract
ALaminaria digitata
Origin: IE
Atlantic OarweedBrinyFingered BladeMineral
AOarweed
Origin: GB
Atlantic ForageBoldBold IodineBriny