What is Kelp ?

Question

Hi

Ive been asking questions about thyroid

Everyone says Kelp and Japanese use it

Im in Japan !! Can someone please tell me what is *kelp* in Japanese; or give me another american term of Kelp ?

Help !! hehehe

Thanks

Answer 1

seaweed, one of many types

Answer 2

Palonek answers what is a kelp?

Kelp are large seaweeds (algae), belonging to the brown algae and classified in the order Laminariales. Despite their appearance they are not grouped with the normal aquatic or land plants (kingdom Plantae), but instead are included in either kingdom Protista or Chromista. There are about 30 different genera. Kelp grows in underwater forests (kelp forests) in clear, shallow oceans, requiring nutrient-rich water below about 20 °C. It offers protection to some sea creatures, or food for others. It is known for its high growth rate — the genus Macrocystis and Nereocystis luetkeana grow as fast as half a metre a day, ultimately reaching 30 to 80 m.[1]

Through the 19th Century, the word "kelp" was closely associated with seaweeds that could be burned to obtain soda ash (primarily sodium carbonate). The seaweeds used included species from both the orders Laminariales and Fucales. The word "kelp" was also used directly to refer to these processed ashes.

Answer 3

You can find organic KELP in bulk on-line at http://www.frontiercoop.com/
you can also find it at many other companies that sell herbs as well as in health food stores where it may be found in capsule form.

Kelp, a sea vegetable, grows throughout the world's oceans. It is commonly used by Herbalists and other Holistic Healh Practitioners for such conditions as Arthritis, Circulation issues, Immune System issues, Inflammation, Kidney Problems, Low Metabolism, Overweight, Poor Digestion, Rheumatism, Stress related illnesses as well as the Thyroid issues you are asking about.

Kelp is especially high in iodine, which must be present for proper metabolism as well as glandular function. It also contains iron, sodium, phosphorus and calcium, as well as magnesium and potassium. Kelp is a source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E, plus amino acids. It is a popular salt substitute which, because the plant’s nutrients are in a natural form, are easily assimilated by the body.

Several forms of kelp are also used in food preparation. I use it when I am making Seitan or preparing certain salad dressings or Gifiltofu. It is also commonly found in tooth paste and several other commercial products.

Answer 4

Kelp is seaweed I believe. It contains lots of iodine good for the thyroid. Im Welsh and we have a dish here called lava bread which is boiled seaweed its lovely. Just buy some kelp or lava bread on e bay ,its not for everyone but I think its delicious.

Answer 5

The type of Kelp used in Japanese cooking is called Kombu. It's used primarily as a flavouring for Dashi stock which is the basic soup stock used in Japanese cooking. Dashi also cotains Bonito flakes.

Answer 6

KELP
any of numerous large seaweeds found in colder seas and belonging to the order Laminariales (about 30 genera) of brown algae. The term applies also to the ash produced by the incineration of various seaweeds. Until early in the 19th century this ash was an important source of potash (derived from the plant's stemlike stipe) and iodine (extracted from its leaflike blades). Giant…

Answer 7

Kelp is a form of a seaweed.

Answer 8

Kelp is a type of seaweed, it is edible and eaten in japan.....being an island, harvesting the seas edible bounty makes sense. kelp is also used in beauty products and soaps for its nutritive properties.

Answer 9

Kelp is seaweed. You can buy it in powdered form, and mix it in with regular dinner recipes. It has quite a strong flavour, but is very good for you.

Answer 10

i dont know kelp in japanese but isnt kelp some sort of seaweed

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Answer 11

Seaweed