Wakame is one of the sweeter seaweed and is highly recommended in the Macrobiotic diet because of its highly alkaline qualities. Farmed/Cut Wakame is conveniently sliced into bite-size pieces and re-hydrates in a matter of minutes. The dark colour of the dried pieces will turn green and the individual pieces will expand 10 times. Easy to prepare, nutritious and versatile, Wakame is easily recognized in the Japanese miso soup and has been enjoyed in Asia for centuries. Wakame is one of the sweeter tasting sea vegetables, an easy one to start with if you are not used to eating seaweed. Wakame, a ‘brown seaweed’ also called Asian KelP, is not native to NZ.