Authentic Kyoto Dashi Packs

Clearance notice: overstocked items sold at a discounted price. Best before dates September 7, 2024. Dry item stored well in airtight pouches.

Experience the cornerstone of traditional Japanese cuisine with these exceptional dashi packs from Kyoto. Crafted using time-honoured methods, these convenient tea-bag style sachets deliver the pure, complex umami foundation essential to authentic Japanese cooking.

Each pack contains a perfectly balanced blend of premium ingredients—dried round herring, mackerel, sardine, bonito, and mineral-rich kombu (kelp)—harvested and processed to exact standards. Simply simmer in water to release the delicate yet profound flavours that have defined Japanese culinary tradition for centuries.

Unlike commercial alternatives, these 100% natural dashi packs contain no MSG, no added salt, and no artificial extracts—just the pure, authentic taste that Kyoto's finest restaurants have relied upon for generations. Each sachet creates a clear broth with remarkable depth and nuance.

Perfect for creating miso soup, nimono (simmered dishes), chawanmushi (savoury egg custard), and countless other Japanese classics. One pack transforms 400-600 ml of water into the foundation for truly exceptional cooking.

Ingredients: dried round herring, dried mackerel, dried sardine, dried bonito, kelp, shiitake mushroom.

Storage Information: store in a cool, dry place.

About Fukushima Katsuo Co., Ltd.
Established in 1922 in historic Kyoto, Fukushima Katsuo has cultivated a century of expertise in traditional Japanese dashi ingredients. From humble beginnings to operations across Japan, they've maintained unwavering dedication to quality and authenticity. In 2022, they celebrated their centennial anniversary while embracing sustainable practices through their commitment to preserve marine resources and reduce food waste. Through partnerships with local fishing cooperatives, they continue to craft premium ingredients that embody the refined essence of Japanese cuisine.