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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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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Origin | Granulated Japanese-style dashi/seasoning; principal volume brand Ajinomoto Hondashi (the volume leader since 1970), Yamasa, Kayanoya, Riken Vitamin |
| Typical functions | Universal Japanese cooking dashi convenience — miso soup, simmered dishes, Japanese cooking applications |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard 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
| EU | Established Japanese-cuisine retail. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US Japanese-cuisine retail (Hondashi widely available). |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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- 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
- 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.