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A gray or dark brown sea vegetable, commonly referred to as kombu (or konbu) that is sun dried to form hard dark green to almost black in color, sheets that are processed into a variety of different products including foods, cosmetics, health items, and other products.

A gray or dark brown sea vegetable, commonly referred to as kelp (or konbu) that is sun dried to form hard dark green to almost black in color, sheets that are processed into a variety of different products including foods, cosmetics, health items, and other products.

A term first used by Asians attempting to identify flavors that are earthy, meaty, robust, pungent, or savory.

A Japanese sauce that is used as a dipping sauce for poached meats, dumplings, fried foods and seafood; as a sauce added to sauteed foods during cooking, or a salad and cooked greens vinaigrette; or as a dressing for Asian noodle dishes.

A variety of sea vegetables, which are consumed in a number of different ways. They can be used as seasonings, vegetables, ingredients in soups and salads, in making tea, as thickeners, and as food stabilizers.

A sensation experienced as a food item enters the mouth and begins to be encounter by the taste buds and taste cells, which transmit information to the brain.

The substances added to other foods to enhance their flavor and smell, such as salt, pepper, herbs, spices, oils, and vinegars to name a few.