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Kanryū Wafū-dashi (Granulated Japanese-Style Dashi)

顆粒和風だし (Kanryū Wafū-dashi)

Also known as: Kanryū wafū-dashi, Granulated Japanese-style dashi, 顆粒和風だし, Hondashi

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name顆粒和風だし
Common Japanese notations顆粒和風だし, 和風だし, Hondashi, ホンダシ
OriginGranulated Japanese-style dashi/seasoning; principal volume brand Ajinomoto Hondashi (the volume leader since 1970), Yamasa, Kayanoya, Riken Vitamin
Typical functionsUniversal Japanese cooking dashi convenience — miso soup, simmered dishes, Japanese cooking applications
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. **High salt content (~40%)** disclosure. Multiple allergens (wheat, soybean, sometimes fish/shellfish) disclosure.

Kanryū wafū-dashi (顆粒和風だし) is granulated Japanese-style dashi. Ajinomoto Hondashi is the volume retail leader since 1970. Universal Japanese cooking convenience.

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  • Granulated wafū-dashi retail packs (Ajinomoto Hondashi major)

Ingredient profile

Granulated dashi with katsuobushi/iriko/kombu extracts, salt, MSG, sugar.

OEM applications

Miso soup, simmered dishes, Japanese cooking convenience.

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Regulatory classification in Japan

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

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUEstablished Japanese-cuisine retail.
USAEstablished US Japanese-cuisine retail (Hondashi widely available).
ChinaEstablished trade.
KoreaEstablished trade.

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Quick answers

What is Kanryū Wafū-dashi (Granulated Japanese-Style Dashi)?
Kanryū wafū-dashi (顆粒和風だし) is granulated Japanese-style dashi. Ajinomoto Hondashi is the volume retail leader since 1970. Universal Japanese cooking convenience.
What is the regulatory status of Kanryū Wafū-dashi (Granulated Japanese-Style Dashi) in Japan?
Standard food labeling. **High salt content (~40%)** disclosure. Multiple allergens (wheat, soybean, sometimes fish/shellfish) disclosure.
What products typically use Kanryū Wafū-dashi (Granulated Japanese-Style Dashi)?
Granulated wafū-dashi retail packs (Ajinomoto Hondashi major)
Where does Kanryū Wafū-dashi (Granulated Japanese-Style Dashi) come from?
Granulated Japanese-style dashi/seasoning; principal volume brand Ajinomoto Hondashi (the volume leader since 1970), Yamasa, Kayanoya, Riken Vitamin
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Kanryū Wafū-dashi (Granulated Japanese-Style Dashi)?
JSCI: 顆粒和風だし

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References

  1. 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 顆粒和風だし

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

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