Origin and production
“ KING OF UMAMI ”.
This Japanese specialty combines the best of traditional fermentation with modern seasoning. Inspired by ume-so – a fermented plum vinegar made from ume fruit – roasted sesame seeds are infused with shiso, plum puree, fish sauce, and other umami-rich ingredients. The multi-stage production process creates a deeply aromatic blend that perfectly balances salty, fruity, and fermented notes.
Taste and aroma
An intense interplay of salty, sour, and umami flavors with nutty roasted aromas and a fruity plum note. The toasted sesame seeds provide richness and depth, while ume and shiso add fresh, slightly acidic accents. Fish sauce and fermentation notes create a robust umami base that elevates every dish – complex, well-rounded, and unmistakably Japanese.
Application
Ideal as a topping for rice dishes, sushi bowls, vegetables, fish, or tofu. Also excellent for refining salads, marinades, and sauces. A small amount is enough to give dishes an exceptionally intense umami profile with a balanced fruitiness.
Interesting facts
Ume and fermented ingredients have been considered natural flavor enhancers in Japanese cuisine for centuries. This combination of sesame, plum, and shiso unites all the elements that define umami – depth, richness, and balance. "King of Umami" is therefore not just a name, but a fitting description for this unique seasoning blend.
Ingredients
Roasted sesame seeds (84.9%), salt, sugar, fermented condiment, fish sauce, plum puree (0.38%), flavor enhancers (E621, E635), acid (E330), color (E163), shiso flavor
