“KING OF UMAMI”.
This Japanese specialty brings together the best of traditional fermentation and modern seasoning craft. Inspired by Ume-so – a fermented plum vinegar made from ume fruits – roasted sesame is refined with shiso, plum puree, fish sauce and other umami-rich ingredients. The multi-step production process creates a deeply aromatic blend that perfectly balances salty, fruity and fermented notes.
An intense interplay of salty, sour and umami with nutty roasted notes and a fruity hint of plum. The roasted sesame provides richness and depth, while ume and shiso add fresh, slightly tart accents. Fish sauce and fermented notes create a bold umami base that lifts the flavor of any dish – complex, well-rounded and unmistakably Japanese.
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 balanced fruitiness.
In Japanese cuisine, ume and fermented ingredients have been regarded as natural flavor enhancers for centuries. This combination of sesame, plum and shiso brings together all the elements that make up umami – depth, roundness and balance. So “King of Umami” is not just a name, but a fitting description of this unique seasoning blend.
Ingredients
Roasted sesame (84.9%), salt, sugar, fermented condiment, fish sauce, plum puree (0.38%), flavor enhancers (E621, E635), acid (E330), color (E163), shiso flavor
