Ajinomoto Hondashi Katsuodashi, Japan - 1KG

Product Description

Ajinomoto Hondashi is the world's most recognised bonito-based dashi powder — a Japanese pantry staple since the 1970s, made by Ajinomoto Co. Inc., the inventor of the original umami seasoning. Hondashi translates as "real, genuine broth": granules made from smoked katsuobushi (skipjack tuna/bonito), salt, sugar, and umami enhancers that dissolve instantly in hot water to create authentic Japanese dashi stock without hours of preparation.

Key Features

• Made from real smoked katsuobushi (bonito/skipjack tuna)
• Instant dashi — dissolves immediately in hot water
• Authentic Japanese umami base — the foundation of Japanese cuisine
• 1KG foodservice pack — economical for high-volume kitchens
• Produced by Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Japan — inventor of umami seasoning

Applications

• Miso soup — the most common everyday Japanese soup base
• Ramen, udon, and soba noodle broths
• Dashimaki tamago — Japanese rolled omelette
• Simmered dishes (nimono) — meat, vegetable, and fish stews
• Donburi sauces — gyudon, oyakodon, katsudon
• Sukiyaki, oden, and shabu-shabu hot pot bases

Product Specifications

• Brand: Ajinomoto
• Origin: Japan
• Net Weight: 1KG
• Typical Ingredients: Salt, MSG, lactose, sugar, dried bonito tuna, disodium inosinate, yeast extract, bonito broth, bonito extract (verify current pack)
• Allergens: Fish, milk, wheat
• Usage: ~4g per 600ml water for standard dashi strength
• Storage: Cool, dry place; reseal tightly after opening