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Dairy Free

Dairy Free

Egg Free

Egg Free

Soy Free

Soy Free

Sugar Free

Sugar Free

Vegan

Vegan

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

100% Wholefood Source

100% Wholefood Source

Artificial Colour Free

Artificial Colour Free

Artificial Flavour Free

Artificial Flavour Free

Artificial Sweetener Free

Artificial Sweetener Free

Filler Free

Filler Free

Fragrance Free

Fragrance Free

GMO Free

GMO Free

Organic Ingredients

Organic Ingredients

Palm Oil Free

Palm Oil Free

Raw

Raw

Carbon Neutral

Carbon Neutral

New Zealand Manufactured

New Zealand Manufactured

Recyclable Packaging

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Umami Salt

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Umami Salt

Urban Hippie

Umami Salt
250ml
Qty: 1
$15.20
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Free NZ Delivery over $79

4.9 star rating from 8000+ reviews
Highlights

  • Made in Nelson New Zealand 
  • Gluten free 
  • GMO and MSG free

Description

Urban Hippie Umami Salt (Shio-Koji) is a live food that in rich in enzymes and brings out the UMAMI in foods. Umami is the fifth primary taste after sweet, sour, salty and bitter.

It can be used in place of salt in any dish or as an ingredient in sauces. The saltiness is mild and sweet.

This product is a naturally fermented food that been processed to ensure the healthy cultures remain active. This means they can occasionally blow their lid when opened or leak. But don’t worry it’s still fine to eat – it’s actually a good sign the cultures are active and have continued to do their job of fermenting.

This product should be refrigerated - Worried about ordering online? No need - Read our Heat Sensitive Product Policy here.

Ingredients

Rice (38%)
Salt (13%)
Koji (Aspergillus Oryzae)
Water
Nisin

MSG free, GMO free, Unpasteurised and Gluten free

Directions

Using Umami Salt (Shio-Koji) instead of regular salt can lower the overall salt content in your food as small amounts impart a rich savory flavor and makes any dish delicious. It is excellent to use when marinating fish or meat.Best stored under 10 degrees Celsius.

Shipping & returns

We offer free delivery within New Zealand on all orders over $79 NZD. For orders under this amount, postage is just $7.90 NZD.

Delivery to Australia is free on all orders over $99 AUD. For orders under $99 AUD, delivery is available from $9.90 AUD.

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We dispatch Monday-Friday, closed on public holidays and anniversary dates.

Product attributes

Dairy Free

Dairy Free

Egg Free

Egg Free

Soy Free

Soy Free

Sugar Free

Sugar Free

Vegan

Vegan

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

100% Wholefood Source

100% Wholefood Source

Artificial Colour Free

Artificial Colour Free

Artificial Flavour Free

Artificial Flavour Free

Artificial Sweetener Free

Artificial Sweetener Free

Filler Free

Filler Free

Fragrance Free

Fragrance Free

GMO Free

GMO Free

Organic Ingredients

Organic Ingredients

Palm Oil Free

Palm Oil Free

Raw

Raw

Carbon Neutral

Carbon Neutral

New Zealand Manufactured

New Zealand Manufactured

Recyclable Packaging

Recyclable Packaging

Urban Hippie logo, the words URBAN HIPPIE in thin black hand-drawn style capital letters with a tiny palm tree growing from the last letter

About Urban Hippie

Urban Miso brings traditional Japanese fermentation to New Zealand kitchens with hand-crafted miso. Founded by chef Takehito Maeda, the range combines quality, locally grown soybeans from Motueka with time-honoured techniques. Each batch is carefully made in sunny Nelson to deliver rich, authentic flavour that honours Japanese culinary traditions.

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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Love it

"I like to rub about a teaspoonful into the meat and let it sit for a while; it tenderizes the meat while retaining its flavor and moisture. It burns easily, so I remove it before grilling the meat."

— Miki W. (5/5)

Love it!

"I make pickles using this. Also marinate meat, fish, tofu, yummy"

— Michiko F. (5/5)

Love it!

"Rubbing the cheap and tough meat with Shio Koji and leave it for 30 minutes to over night. The meat will be tender and jucy. The shio Koji is the Japanese healthy ingredients. Google Shio Koji to find out how and what you can use it for. I absolutely love it!"

— Miki W. (5/5)

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