Light in Sodium Dashi Stock Powder is made from materials of the fine quality, with 53% less sodium. Its superb flavor comes from roasted flying fish (ago) and round herring (urume iwashi) in addition to the usual dashi mixture of dried kelp (ma kombu) and dried bonito flakes. Excellent for use in both Japanese and Western dishes, adding umami (savory flavor) to soups, stews, pastas, grilled dishes, and more.