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Curated picks for culinary exploration — now with limited-time savings.
10.6 fl. oz. (315ml), 33.8 fl. oz. (1 L)
6.3 oz. (180g), 17.6 oz. (500g)
6.3 oz. (180g), 17.6 oz. (500g)
6.3 oz. (180g), 17.6 oz. (500g)
Hidden Flavors, Found.
Hyper-local, micro-sourced ingredients from Japan.
2 blocks: Includes 1 Obushi (the back side of the bonito) and 1 Mebushi (the belly side of the bonito)
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1 block: Includes 1 Obushi (the back side of the bonito)
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- 0.42 oz. (12g) *Comes in a bamboo container
- 0.95 oz. (27g)*Comes in a bamboo container
- 1.8 oz. (50g) *Refill. No bamboo container.
- 10.6 oz. (300g) *Refill. No bamboo container.
0.35 oz. (10g), 3.5 oz. (100g), 10.6 oz. (300g)
2.8 oz. (80g)
1-Pack | 1.76 oz (50g)
12.2 fl. oz. (360ml)
Umami Resource
A chef’s guide to umami-rich Japanese ingredients, their origins, crafts, culinary applications, and more.
Umami-rich Japanese Ingredients: Miso
A chef’s guide to miso: Explore the rich world of this umami-packed Japanese ingredient, from traditional styles to new forms,...
Umami-rich Japanese Ingredients: Katsuobushi
Discover how katsuobushi, the cornerstone of Japanese umami, transforms dishes worldwide. Explore grades, shaving styles, and techniques in this chef’s...
Umami-rich Japanese Ingredients: Koji
Koji is the key to Uamami—deep, layered flavors in Japanese ingredients. Discover how fermentation transforms dishes with shio koji, soy...
Umami-rich Japanese Ingredients: Miso
A chef’s guide to miso: Explore the rich world of this umami-packed Japanese ingredient, from traditional styles to new forms, crafted by passionate small producers.
Umami-rich Japanese Ingredients: Katsuobushi
Discover how katsuobushi, the cornerstone of Japanese umami, transforms dishes worldwide. Explore grades, shaving styles, and techniques in this chef’s guide from The House of Umami.
Umami-rich Japanese Ingredients: Koji
Koji is the key to Uamami—deep, layered flavors in Japanese ingredients. Discover how fermentation transforms dishes with shio koji, soy koji, and sweet koji.
Featured Ingredients & Artisans
Learn about rare ingredients and the story behind each one.
Cultivating heirloom Yama Budou grapes — a rare Japanese superfruit
Japanese wild grape or “Yama Budou” is a rare variety of grapes only grown in the northern mountains of the Tohoku region. Ancient Japanese natives consumed these grapes as alternative medicine due to their antioxidant-rich properties over 700 years ago. Since 1971, farmers at ag-people are committed to organic farming and regenerative agriculture. No synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. The pure deliciousness of Yama Budou is slowly juiced and aged for 3-5 years. The result? A rich, flavorful grape extract that makes a delectable partner for your dishes.
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