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Kayanoya Original Kelp Stock Powder

The main ingredients of "Kelp Dashi" are "Ma Konbu", which offers the sweeter taste of kelp from southern Hokkaido, and "Rishiri Kombu", harvested on the northern islands of "Rishiri" and "Rebun", that is characterized by its elegant aroma and umami.  The kelp is chopped to provide strong fragrance and taste.

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Orders placed Friday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday. (If a scheduled shipping day falls on a national holiday, your order will be shipped on the next business day.)


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All orders shipped within the United States will be delivered according to the following flat-rate shipping fees, regardless of order size:

Mainland U.S.: $7.95
Hawaii: $14.30
Guam: $15.00
Alaska: $9.00

Returns and exchanges are not accepted unless the item is damaged or incorrect.

Package design is subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

Product Information

24 Pack: Net Weight: 5.07 oz (144 g)

5 Pack: Net Weight: 1.05 oz (30 g)


Product of Japan

Ingredients
Dried Kelp, Kelp Extract Powder, Yeast Extract, Salt, Maltodextrin, Shiitake Mushroom Extract Powder, Dried Shiitake Mushroom
How to Store/Shelf Life
Shelf Life: 365 days
*This product's ""best before"" date is 365 days after the date of packaging. 100% of our products are created in carefully monitored facilities in Japan, and then shipped to overseas markets, so please note that our ""best before"" date may be sooner than packaged products that contain preservatives.

How to Store:
Store at room temperature, avoiding high humidity and direct sunlight. Refrigeration is not recommended.
Open the foil bag and take out only the number of packets you need. Press out excess air and reseal the bag as tightly as possible.
Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 packet (6 g)

Calories: 15 kcal

Total Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 530 mg

Total Carbohydrate: 3 g

Protein: Less than 1 g

Allergen Information
Wheat

Kayanoya Original Dashi

Traditional, professional quality Dashi stock in two minutes.
Kayanoya is part of Kubara Honke, a family-owned company from Kyushu, Japan, with over 130 years of history. We are dedicated to sharing the essence of traditional Japanese cooking with the world --- through simple, natural ingredients and artisanal methods.

How to use Dashi

Instructions

STEP ONE

STEP ONE

Soak an unopened dashi packet in the water throughout.

STEP TWO

STEP TWO

Swirl the packet from side to side until it becomes amber in color.

STEP THREE

STEP THREE

Bring the water to a boil over high heat

STEP FOUR

STEP FOUR

Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes.

Simmering time may vary by products.
STEP FIVE

STEP FIVE

Remove and discard packet.

There are two ways to prepare Kayanoya stocks.

If your dish requires clear stock, infuse the packet in a saucepan with water. If your dish does not require clear stock, empty the contents of the packet directly into the water. Both methods result in a full-flavored stock.You can also tear packet(s) and empty the contents directly into a saucepan with water. Bring water to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and hold temperature for 2 minutes. Stock is ready to use.

ONE PACKET

ONE PACKET

One packet per 1 ¾ cups water (400 ml) for basic dashi broth.

Two packets

Two packets

Two packets per 2 cups water (500 ml) for rich dashi broth.

Making Authentic Dashi Broth

Dashi is the foundation of Japanese cuisine, and how you simmer makes all the...

Instructions

To add depth to sauces

To add depth to sauces

Just tear open a packet and simmer into tomato or cream sauces to instantly boost richness.

As a substitute for salt and pepper

As a substitute for salt and pepper

Use it wherever you would normally season with salt. Fold it into ground meat, dust it over fish, or blend it into marinades to add depth and a delicate savory note.

As a soup base

As a soup base

Tear open a packet and stir it into your soup and allow it to simmer with your favorite ingredients, producing a naturally flavorful meal.

As a seasoning

As a seasoning

Sprinkle directly into stir-fried vegetables, noodles, or sautéed dishes. The dashi melts gently into the heat and enhances each ingredient with delicate umami while preserving the natural taste.

Mixed into batter or dough

Mixed into batter or dough

Blend dashi into tempura batter, savory pancakes, or bread dough. As it cooks, the aroma becomes more pronounced and a gentle savoriness spreads throughout.

Cooked with rice

Cooked with rice

Before cooking, add water and dashi to the rice cooker. Even without extra ingredients, the gentle flavor of dashi makes for an elegant dish.

Infused in Oil

Infused in Oil

Combine dashi with neutral oil and warm it slowly while stirring. In a short time, the fragrance is released and turns the oil into a versatile finishing touch for vegetables, eggs, or salads.

Sprinkled on Fried Food

Sprinkled on Fried Food

Use it as a final seasoning on freshly fried dishes. A light sprinkle adds refinement and makes familiar foods feel special. The kids will love it too.

Cooking with Dashi as a Seasoning

Open the packet, sprinkle the powder directly into your dish, then stir well ...

Quality Ingredients

Dried Kelp (Ma Kombu)

Dried Kelp (Ma Kombu)

This premium-quality kelp grows in the southern region of Hokkaido. It is thick and wide, with a natural sweetness. Known for producing a clear, refined broth with a rich and elegant flavor, it is often regarded as the finest variety of kombu.

Dried Kelp (Rishiri Kombu)

Dried Kelp (Rishiri Kombu)

This kombu, harvested from Rishiri and Rebun Islands, is known for its elegant aroma and clear, refined umami. It is commonly used as a dashi base in high-end restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka, and other parts of western Japan.

Dried Shiitake Mushroom

Dried Shiitake Mushroom

They have been consumed in Japan for about a thousand years. They contain guanylic acid, a key umami compound, and even when dried, they retain their distinctive aroma. As one of Japan’s most iconic mushrooms, shiitake are widely used in a variety of traditional Japanese dishes.

Over a Century of Dashi Craftsmanship

Kayanoya is part of Kubara Honke, a family-owned company from Kyushu, Japan, with over 130 years of history. We are dedicated to sharing the essence of traditional Japanese cooking with the world—through simple, natural ingredients and artisanal methods.

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