[Ninben] Authentic Dried Bonito Flakes (Hana Katsuo: 花かつお) Fresh Pack | Japanese Katsuobushi (鰹節) | Fresh & Original Flavor | Dried Shaved Skipjack Tuna | Product Of Japan (0.95 Oz x 5 Packs + 1 Bonus Pack)

Product Description

Using an authentic brewing process to make our 3x concentrated soup base, Ninben Tsuyu No Moto is made with the use of dried bonito flakes and dried kelp ensuring that each recipe is packed with deep, umami flavor. Made with fresh ingredients that are free of high fructose corn syrup and preservatives, this sauce is made with high-quality and natural ingredients, making it a healthy alternative to other condiments. Use it for a wide range of dishes such as mentsuyu and tempura soup, stewed foods and bowls, and Japanese-style dressings!

NINBEN Established 1699

“Japanese taste starts here.”

Ninben was founded more than 300 years ago, in 1699, by Ihee Takatsu. When he moved to Edo in 1691 from his home town in Mie pref, he became the apprentice of a grain trader named Tarokichi Aburaya. It was in 1699 when he began trading in Katsuobushi and shioboshi (salted and dried fish) in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. This was the very beginning of the company. Awarded the Emperor’s Prize at the 18th Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries Festival for the development of the Katsuobushi Fresh Pack in 1979, Ninben continues to expand its contribution to the promotion of stable management in the bonito fishing industry. In the 315 years since its founding, NINBEN continues to deliver carefully selected, quality katsuobushi.

DEEPER, RICHER FLAVOR – Extremely popular in a variety of Japanese dishes, katsuobushi is known for its rich flavor and unique texture. The household favorite topping complements many different types of recipes.
PRODUCT OF JAPAN – Each flake is thinly sliced to ensure maximum umami flavor infusion into every recipe. To keep the freshness of the bonito flakes, we pack them in an airtight package. NINBEN have been supporting the authentic Japanese taste through supplying specially selected dried skipjack tuna for over 300 years. We keep evolving for the future.
ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS – One of the most essential ingredients of Japanese cuisine, katsuobushi is smoked, dried and fermented fish. Raw filets are boiled, smoked on wood, sun dried, and then fermented to develop the complex flavor. Fostered by rich sea and four seasons, dried skipjack tuna has been polished by traditional Japanese skills. What originated from these have fostered Japanese food culture for period of time.
ADD TO YOUR FAVORITE DISH – As these bonito flakes are shaved thinly, they can be used for toppings for salad, toast, rice, okonomiyaki, tofu and more. Bonito flakes shaved from well – selected dried bonito. As these bonito flakes are shaved thinly, they can be used for toppings for salad, okonomiyaki and tofu.
ABOUT THE COMPANY – Established in 1699, Ninben uses time-tested traditional techniques to supply katsuobushi (dried bonito), a product born of the bounty of the sea and nurtured by the four seasons, and and dashi (soup stock). The dashi created using katsuobushi has heavily contributed to the development of Japanese food culture.