Kensho Konbu 320g *Thank you very much.* 160g 1270 yen 320g 2340 yen Shipping: 200 yen off Name: Ikantai-san Kensho Konbu Contents: 320g Length: 26cm Price: 2340 yen *There are different grades of Hidaka Konbu (see the image for the grades). Those in the konbu industry and locals consider Ikantai-san Konbu to be the best in both taste and price, but it seems that it is still not well-known nationwide. Just as rice tastes different depending on the region, the taste is significantly different from other Hidaka Konbu. We have made it affordable. Please try it once.* *You can tell the quality of konbu by looking at the root konbu. Look for width, luster, and thickness.* *Hidaka Konbu (root konbu) is like a tree in a forest; when it receives a lot of sunlight, the leaves spread out, increasing the width, thickness, and luster, and the nutrients increase. However, in dense areas, the leaves are thin and narrow, and they become elongated as they try to reach for sunlight. Having a wide width, thickness, and luster are good conditions for good konbu.* *For those who are particular about konbu, we recommend this product; for those who are not so particular, we recommend the slightly thinner Tokujo-hama Konbu.* *Rishiri, Rausu, and Makonbu are preferred by high-end restaurants because their dashi broth is clear, but they seem to be a bit hard to eat. Ikantai-san Konbu has a cloudy dashi (rich in umami) and is thick but soft, so those who eat the whole thing prefer Ikantai-san.* ○We do not recommend konbu that does not clearly state the origin, such as "Hokkaido-produced" or "Hidaka-produced"! *Ikantai-san Konbu, which was also presented to the Imperial Family.* *If you are looking for Hidaka Konbu, we recommend purchasing konbu from a location of Johama A (see the image for the grades) or higher. Most of what people are buying is from locations below this.*