Ajinomoto HONDASHI (Bonito Dashi Granules)

HONDASHI · Made overseas (Ajinomoto global plants) and Japan
Seasonings Dashi & Umami Ambient Established export

The world's best-selling instant dashi — fragrant bonito-based soup-stock granules (launched 1970s) that deliver authentic Japanese umami in seconds. Distributed across the Americas, Asia, Europe and Africa via Ajinomoto's global production, including Ajinomoto Foods North America. The convenient gateway to home Japanese cooking, though it contains MSG.

The supplierAjinomoto Co. (founded 1909, Tokyo; listed TSE 2802). Global umami/seasoning giant with plants worldwide. HONDASHI produced at Ajinomoto global plants and Japan. Best-in-class English B2B/export and worldwide logistics.
Why it sells abroadThe standard instant bonito dashi — instant umami base for soups, ramen, simmered dishes; trusted global brand with Halal options for broad reach.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP across Ajinomoto plants (industry-standard). Halal: NOT certified for HONDASHI (confirmed) — bonito fish-stock product carries no halal logo; documented as pork-free on request but not halal-certified. (Ajinomoto's MSG seasoning IS halal-certified in many markets, but HONDASHI is not.) Kosher: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsRetail: sachets, 40g/60g/120g/300g shaker/bag. Foodservice: 1kg/2kg bags; 10kg bulk. Cases of 10-20.
Shelf life18-24 months unopened (dry granules).
StorageCool, dry place; reseal after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via Ajinomoto regional arm; FCL direct.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-regional plant; 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityVery high — global multi-plant production.
Container loadTypical: ~20 pallets per 20ft (light dry goods, high unit count).
PricingEstimate: $8-15/kg wholesale; bulk lower; confirm via Ajinomoto.
OEM / private label(confirmed category) Ajinomoto is a top global B2B seasoning supplier — OEM/private-label and bulk dashi/umami ingredient supply (HONDASHI offered in food-service formats).
Wholesale & MOQAjinomoto subsidiaries (Ajinomoto Foods North America) + JFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading/Kokubu; mass grocery and foodservice; case/pallet MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsAjinomoto (own global plants), JFC International, Wismettac, Mutual Trading
Export regulationMSG (E621) declaration required; fish (bonito) allergen labeling; 'contains MSG' marketing sensitivity in the US pushes some buyers toward yeast-extract/'no-MSG' alternatives.
Market demandVery strong worldwide — ramen/Japanese-cuisine boom, foodservice broth bases, retail home-cooking; Halal SKUs open Muslim-majority markets.
How to source itDirect via Ajinomoto regional subsidiaries (US/EU/SEA) / export & food-service desk; JFC/Wismettac; JETRO, FOODEX, ingredient B2B.
Verified sourceshttps://www.mustakshif.com/product/detail/4901001084142/ajinomoto-hon-dashi-bonito-fish-soup-stock-dashi-powder-40g; https://www.ajinomoto.co.th/en/our-product/food-service/hon-dashi/
MakerAjinomoto Co.
OriginMade overseas (Ajinomoto global plants) and Japan
CategorySeasonings / Dashi & Umami
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMass
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90
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