Do Kelp Noodles Taste Like Fish

Be warned: eat them in moderation—kelp noodles contain 54 mcg of iodine per serving, so eating the whole pot will send you over the recommended limit of 150 mcg of iodine per day. What do they taste like? … The taste is surprisingly neutral (no fishy seaweed taste here), but the texture is completely… different.

Are kelp noodles tasty?

So, what do kelp noodles taste like? I think they taste basically neutral. They’re a little crunchy—especially if you eat them right after preparing them—and they might taste slightly salty if you haven’t rinsed them well, which I recommend doing. … To start, open your bag of kelp noodles and rinse them well.

Does kelp have a taste?

Since it’s grown in the ocean, you can expect kelp to be on the salty side. “Kelp can taste very salty (like the ocean), or taste like a fresh oyster. It also can have a bit of an umami taste (natural Monosodium glutamate), which is a very savory taste,” says Planells.