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Steve Miller
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posted 30 December 2018 05:34 PM
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.


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posted 30 December 2018 06:43 PMHide Post
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.


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posted 30 December 2018 08:16 PMHide Post
Will have to try that.
Thanks


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posted 30 December 2018 08:27 PMHide Post
I wish I had known Santa had known about this before Christmas; what a great stocking stuffer! We may have to investigate further anyway.


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posted 30 December 2018 09:40 PMHide Post
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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 ....
 
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posted 30 December 2018 10:25 PMHide Post
You can buy it on line as well.


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posted 31 December 2018 07:09 AMHide Post
I’ll be making a TJs run soon. I’ll try it for sure. Thanks for the recommendation.


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posted 31 December 2018 10:21 PMHide Post
Try it on guacamole. ThumbsUp


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posted 31 December 2018 10:22 PMHide Post
I can’t eat avocado anymore. Too much time in Mexico.


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posted 31 December 2018 11:10 PMHide Post
Yeah, but could you eat it with Umami powder on it?

You don’t know until you try it. Cool


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posted 13 January 2019 03:54 PMHide Post
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


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posted 07 February 2019 10:45 AMHide Post
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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