About
Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) is a species of kelp native to cold, temperate coasts of the northwest Pacific Ocean. As an edible seaweed, it has a subtly sweet, but distinctive and strong flavour and satiny texture. It is most often served in soups and salads.
Aroma profile
Derived from flavor compounds · verified measured labels + AI-predicted descriptors
odor_active×36
sweet×35
fragrant×29
fruity×29
lemon×26
minty×23
terpenes×22
green×21
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes (FART / ChemTastes)
sweetbittersournon_bitterumami
Flavor compounds
60 compounds identified — FoodAtlas / FooDB verified
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds