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Kanryū Chūka-dashi (Granulated Chinese-Style Dashi)

顆粒中華だし (Kanryū Chūka-dashi)

Also known as: Kanryū chūka-dashi, Granulated Chinese-style dashi, 顆粒中華だし, Weipa

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name顆粒中華だし
Common Japanese notations顆粒中華だし, 中華だし, ウェイパー
OriginGranulated Chinese-style dashi/seasoning for Chinese-influenced Japanese cooking; principal volume brand Ajinomoto Hondashi (chūka-dashi line), Marukome Weipa, S&B Foods; ~47.5% salt typical
Typical functionsStir-fry seasoning, Chinese-influenced soup base, Mapo-tofu, fried-rice cooking
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. **High salt content (~47.5%)** disclosure. Multiple allergens (wheat, soybean, dairy, sesame) typical disclosure.

Kanryū chūka-dashi (顆粒中華だし) is granulated Chinese-style seasoning for Chinese-influenced Japanese cooking. Ajinomoto, Marukome (Weipa), S&B Foods are major brands.

Classification

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Functions

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Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Granulated chūka-dashi retail (Ajinomoto, S&B, Marukome brands)

What it is

Granulated Chinese-style seasoning with salt, MSG, chicken/pork extract, vegetable extracts.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Stir-fry, Chinese soup base, mapo-tofu, fried-rice.

For OEM: granulated seasoning production OEM.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. High salt disclosure. Multiple allergens disclosure.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUEstablished Asian-cuisine retail.
USAEstablished US Asian-cuisine retail.
ChinaEstablished trade.
KoreaEstablished Korean trade.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 顆粒中華だし

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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