Jinan Bonito Flakes Grade A - 500G

Bonito flakes, 500g. This is a 500G pack of Japanese katsuobushi — paper-thin shavings of dried, smoked, fermented bonito fish (skipjack tuna), one of the foundational umami ingredients in Japanese cuisine. Grade A denotes the top quality tier with larger, more uniform shavings and brighter colour. This is the second half (alongside kombu) of traditional Japanese dashi stock. Sold under the Jinan name. Use them for dashi stock, the foundation of Japanese soups and broths, Miso soup base, kombu-katsuobushi dashi + miso, okonomiyaki topping, and Takoyaki topping. Keep it somewhere cool and dry. Close the pack as soon as you have taken what you need. Allergens on the pack: Fish (bonito/skipjack tuna). At home it is the same pack, finished over a few meals rather than one service. Key Features Premium Japanese katsuobushi (bonito flakes) — Grade A Larger, more uniform shavings than standard grades Intense smoky-savoury umami — foundational Japanese ingredient The second half (with kombu) of Japanese dashi stock 500G foodservice pack — Japanese restaurant working size From Jinan — Japanese specialty food brand Applications Dashi stock — the foundation of Japanese soups and broths Miso soup base — kombu-katsuobushi dashi + miso Okonomiyaki topping — the iconic dancing flakes Takoyaki topping Hiyayakko (chilled tofu) topping Onigiri (rice ball) filling — katsuobushi with soy Furikake (rice seasoning) preparation Product Specifications Brand: Jinan Net Weight: 500G Format: Bonito flakes (katsuobushi) — Grade A Allergens: Fish (bonito/skipjack tuna) Storage: Cool, dry place; reseal tightly after opening to preserve crispness and aroma