Kelp

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Kelps are large seaweeds (algae) belonging to the brown algae (Phaeophyceae) in the order Laminariales. There are about 30 different genera.

Molecular Profile

CID

2247

Formula

C28H31FN4O

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Aroma profile

Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds

fresh×4

aromatic×4

mint×4

camphoraceous×4

cooling×3

menthol×3

mentholic×3

camphor×3

Taste profile

Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes

bittersweet

Composition

60 compounds identified — cross-referenced scientific databases

(-)-jasmonoyl-l-isoleucine(-)-lactol (-)-lariciresinol (-)-maackiain (-)-maackiain-3-o-glucoside (-)-matairesinol (-)-medicarpin (-)-medicarpin-3-o-glucoside (-)-menthone (-)-phaseollidin (-)-pinoresinol (-)-sativan (-)-vestitol (+)-1(10),4-cadinadiene(+)-7-iso-jasmonate(+)-cis-abscisic aldehyde (+)-lariciresinol (+)-marmesin

Best pairings

Ranked across every axis at once: shared flavor chemistry, real-recipe co-use, novel-discovery, and nutrient synergy. Pairs agreeing on two or more axes lead.

Molecular affinity

Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds

Research Evidence

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Taste profile

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