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The New Umami Pantry

Deep savory alchemy that gives vegetables, braises, and popcorn impossible richness.

Fermented mushroom salts, black garlic purees, freeze-dried dashi dusts, and MSG-positive seasonings.

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About this collection

Capitalizes on the destigmatization of MSG, Japanese pantry staples, and koji/mushroom fermentations making waves in modern home kitchens.

Umami is the savory depth that makes food taste finished. These bottles and jars bring it fast: mushroom shoyus, barrel-aged fish sauces, black truffle tamari and ferments that do in a teaspoon what a stock does in a day.

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