Trader Joe's Umami Powder

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30 December 2018, 05:34 PM

Steve Miller

Trader Joe's Umami Powder

I received a jar of this stuff in my Christmas stocking. I've been putting it on everything and it's the most interesting seasoning I have ever used. It's hard to describe.

It doesn't really impart a taste of it's own - it makes things more savory while smoothing out flavors. Meats taste meatier. Vegetables have more flavor. It's really remarkable in chili - makes all of the flavors blend better.

There really isn't much in it - powdered mushrooms, mustard seed, red pepper flakes, thyme, but it really does improve flavors.

30 December 2018, 06:43 PM

Matt G.

They had an umami seasoning paste a couple of years ago that came in a tube. IIRC, it was a blend of tomato paste, anchovy paste, soy sauce, and a few other heavy-duty umami providers. It made a great addition to sauces and gravies. Unfortunately, it seems to have disappeared before I could buy another tube.

30 December 2018, 08:16 PM

CHAS

Will have to try that.
Thanks

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30 December 2018, 08:27 PM

AdagioM

I wish ~~I had known~~ Santa had known about this before Christmas; what a great stocking stuffer! We may have to investigate further anyway.

30 December 2018, 09:40 PM

QuirtEvans

quote:
Originally posted by AdagioM:
I wish ~~I had known~~ Santa had known about this before Christmas; what a great stocking stuffer! We may have to investigate further anyway.

I'm due for a trip to Trader Joe's ....

30 December 2018, 10:25 PM

Steve Miller

You can buy it on line as well.

31 December 2018, 07:09 AM

jon-nyc

I’ll be making a TJs run soon. I’ll try it for sure. Thanks for the recommendation.

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31 December 2018, 10:21 PM

Steve Miller

Try it on guacamole.

31 December 2018, 10:22 PM

jon-nyc

I can’t eat avocado anymore. Too much time in Mexico.

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31 December 2018, 11:10 PM

Steve Miller

Yeah, but could you eat it with Umami powder on it?

You don’t know until you try it.

13 January 2019, 03:54 PM

Steve Miller

I just finished a podcast that talked about "Mushroom Ketchup". I like the sound of that and I bought a bottle on line.

Anyone ever try it?

Mushroom ketchup

07 February 2019, 10:45 AM

wtg

Finally remembered to buy some TJ's Umami Powder. Great stuff, though I wish the ratio of salt to mushroom powder swung more in the direction of the funghi...

Aalso picked this up because I was weak (and lazy to boot):

https://www.traderjoes.com/FearlessFlyer/Article/4576

I've had such a sweet tooth lately.

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