Sea Vegetable

Stem / Midrib

Stem / Midrib from the frond of Wakame is prepared as a distinct kitchen form of Undaria kelp frond, used when cooks need this specific yield or texture. It highlights silky briny green. Match cooking method to moisture, fat, and intensity rather than forcing one technique on every piece. As a stem / midrib section of frond, portion for even cooking and clear labelling. Clean without waterlogging; use heat to wake aroma rather than long boiling. Miso soup, salads, and simmered sides. Rehydrate dried forms fully first.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedFreshPrepared

Traits

PortionPrep ReadyStem / MidribVersatile

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 37

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.48 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 864 mg
Salt 2.47 g
Total Carbohydrate 6.3 g
Dietary Fibre 3.81 g
Total Sugars 0.5 g
Complex / starch 0.53 g
Protein 3.94 g
Water 78.5 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 37 kcal
Water 78.5 g
Carbohydrates 6.3 g
- Sugars 0.5 g
- Starch 0.53 g
- Fibre 3.81 g
Protein 3.94 g
Fat 0.48 g
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
  - Omega-3 0.02 g
Vitamins 81.7 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.05 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.19 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.92 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.27 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 44 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.43 mg
- Vitamin K 17 µg
Minerals 1171 mg
- Major Minerals 1170 mg
  - Calcium 38 mg
  - Sodium 864 mg
  - Potassium 268 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 2.47 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.05 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.19 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.92 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.27 · vitamin-b6: 0.05 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 44 · vitamin-e: 0.43 · vitamin-k: 17 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 863.6 · Potassium: 268 · Calcium: 38 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Stem / Midrib of Wakame: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1800

Markets sold wakame as separate stem / midrib forms so cooks could match prep to the dish.

1950

Retail packing made stem / midrib of wakame a familiar labelled product.

2000

Food service portioned stem / midrib of wakame for consistent yield.