The umami flavor (delicious taste in Japanese) is a powerful natural flavor that boosts dishes without adding salt. With this umami paste, it's simple. The paste is made from seaweed, soy sauce, cider vinegar, salt, rice flour, and shiitake. It is a perfect product to use in dressings and marinades, to add to soups or sauces, to use in a vinaigrette, or for example in a stir-fry dish.