I have repeated purchases many
"I have repeated purchases many times. Every night, I put it in water with bonito flakes for overnight dashi, and the next morning we use it as miso soup. It’s very handy."
Umami Rausu Kelp Powder
Explore the quiet depth of Japanese umami with our Rausu Kelp Powder, made from Rausu kombu—celebrated across Japan as the “king of kelp.”
Harvested along the cold, nutrient-rich coastline of Hokkaido’s Rausu Peninsula, this exceptional seaweed has long been cherished for the clarity and depth it brings to traditional dashi (the umami foundation of Japanese cooking). After being naturally dried and finely milled, the kombu transforms into a smooth powder that dissolves effortlessly into soups, broths, noodles, and everyday dishes.
Crafted from 100% pure Rausu kombu—free from additives, fillers, and any extra ingredients. Its clean, savory essence enhances ingredients without overpowering them, offering a gentle yet unmistakable richness that reflects the purity and tradition of northern Japanese waters.
1.8 oz (50 g)
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Umami Rausu Kelp Powder
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Rausu-Harvested Umami KOMBU
On the eastern coast of Hokkaido, the town of Rausu is known throughout Japan for producing kombu of exceptional quality. Here, the meeting of cold ocean currents creates a uniquely mineral-rich environment where kelp thrives. Generations of local harvesters have carefully collected and prepared this prized seaweed, earning Rausu kombu its reputation as the most esteemed variety in Japanese culinary tradition. Celebrated for its purity and naturally high umami content, it remains a cornerstone ingredient that reflects the authenticity and deep-rooted food culture of northern Japan.
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It naturally accumulates essential minerals and trace elements — including iodine, calcium, iron, and other marine-derived nutrients — that are harder to get from many land-based foods. By adding a pinch of this kelp powder to meals, you help support your body’s mineral balance in a simple, natural way that complements a wholesome diet.
Seaweeds like kombu are a source of dietary fiber and marine polysaccharides that may support healthy digestion and gut function. When incorporated into soups, broths, or everyday dishes, Rausu Kelp Powder it can contribute to a more balanced digestive system, helping meals feel light, nourishing, and digestively gentle.
Kelp contains antioxidants and sea-derived minerals that many nutrition experts consider supportive of overall cellular and skin health. Used regularly as part of a balanced diet, dishes enhanced with Rausu Kelp Powder may help support the skin’s natural defense and maintain a smooth, healthy-looking complexion.
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Traditional Japanese Seaweed Broth
Classic Kombu Dashi
Dashi is the foundation of Japanese cuisine, prized for its delicate umami flavor and remarkable versatility. Made from Rausu kombu, this simple broth can be enjoyed on its own as a comforting drink or used as a base for soups, noodles, rice dishes, and countless Japanese recipes.
Customize your Dashi with:
Soy sauce
Miso paste
Sliced green onions
Fresh grated ginger
A light yet deeply flavorful broth where the umami of kombu meets tender chicken and sweet clams
Kombu Dashi Chicken & Clam Pho
Overall rating: 4.8421054 / 5 from 19 reviews.
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When making miso soup, adding
"When making miso soup, adding this produces a very delicious dashi. It’s easy to use, simple, tasty, and provides minerals?perfect."
My children usually leave chunks
"My children usually leave chunks of kombu, but with this, everyone eats it."
It’s extremely convenient! I use
"It’s extremely convenient! I use it generously in hot pot and miso soup. Lately, my favorite way is to cook it with rice and eat it together, not just as dashi."
It has sweetness and umami
"It has sweetness and umami and is very tasty kombu. I use it directly in cooking. When I make simmered pumpkin with it, it turns out very delicious."
The lightly pickled plum vinegar,
"The lightly pickled plum vinegar, cucumber, and kombu introduced on Instagram Live are perfect as a summer staple dish and indispensable."
It makes it easy to
"It makes it easy to prepare delicious miso soup!"
I previously bought one, and
"I previously bought one, and it was so delicious that this time I bought three at once. It’s great not only for cooking but also as a snack! Even my elementary school children eat it a lot. I’ve tried kombu from other brands, but this one has no sourness, a mellow umami, and was my favorite."
It’s very easy to use!
"It’s very easy to use! It’s helpful when making daikon radish salad!"
Of course, I use it
"Of course, I use it in cooking, but it’s also very useful as a snack for my children!"