Dried Kelp Block

What is a Dried Kelp Block?

A Dried Kelp Block is a compact storage block crafted from Dried Kelp. It serves as an efficient fuel source for smelting and a way to store large amounts of Dried Kelp in a single inventory slot. Players often use it in automated farming setups due to its renewable nature.

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Where Can a Dried Kelp Block Be Found?

Dried Kelp Blocks do not generate naturally and must be crafted by players. They are made by combining nine Dried Kelp, which is obtained by smelting Kelp in a Furnace or Smoker. Kelp is commonly found in ocean biomes, making this block easy to farm in large quantities. More details about underwater farming can be found in the Kelp article.

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What Can Players Do with a Dried Kelp Block?

Dried Kelp Blocks are primarily used as fuel in Furnaces, Smoker, and Blast Furnaces, burning for 200 seconds (20 smelts per block), making them more efficient than Coal. They are also used for compact storage, allowing players to carry large amounts of Dried Kelp efficiently. Since Kelp farms can be fully automated, these blocks provide an excellent renewable fuel source. More details about fuel efficiency can be found in the Furnace article.

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The History of Dried Kelp Blocks in Minecraft

Dried Kelp Blocks were introduced in Minecraft version 1.13 as part of the Update Aquatic. Their addition provided players with a new renewable fuel option, helping promote ocean farming mechanics.

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Interesting Fact or Real-Life Connection

In real life, dried seaweed is used as a sustainable biofuel source, similar to how Dried Kelp Blocks function in Minecraft. Certain types of algae and seaweed can be processed into fuel, making them an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

For further exploration of ocean farming and fuel sources, visit the Rusty Ingot knowledge base to learn more about Kelp, Furnaces, and Smokers.