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With natural umami benefits, many of Nikken ingredients are perfect for yeast extract replacement. Consider Nikken’s 6100 Red Miso Powder – it does everything yeast extract can and more. Another powerhouse option to remove yeast extract and I+G is Nikken’s 5390 Fermented Rice Extract Powder. Below are just two examples of recipes where we successfully…

If you haven’t noticed, fermentation is everywhere. It’s on the tables of our favorite brewpubs in Mason jars jammed with house made pickles and veggies, and it is in the crocks of consumers making their own kimchi or sauerkraut. And it is a favorite Japanese soup – miso soup. Miso is a fermented wonder that…

Consumer demand for recognizable, short ingredient statements is at an all time high. At the same time, they aren’t willing to sacrifice taste, a double whammy that challenges manufacturers with a tall order. Nikken Food’s pantry friendly ingredients are the solution, offering clean label AND mouthwatering umami flavor enhancement we call YUM. Nikken ingredients are…

A visit to the RCA show would not be complete without a stop at Booth #620. Experience how Nikken’s red and white miso powders have the abilities to transform your applications from ho-hum to YUM. Nikken Foods at RCA’16 / not a booth to miso

Umami – the IT flavor more than ever, but what really IS umami? This short course, which qualifies for both CFS* recertification contact hours and CRC/CCS** certification renewal contact hours, will take you on an educational journey from the history of the fifth taste, to its starring role solving the development challenges you face on…

Visit Nikken Foods at Booth #2850 for umami so good we call it YUM-ami. Unexpectedly showcased in a chocolate truffle at IFT, Nikken ingredients are your source for mind-blowing umami. Stop by for your primer on incorporating the YUM in your sweet and savory applications to experience YUM-ami firsthand.

With a taste for new experiences, consumers are trading singular, one-dimensional flavors for taste bud-pleasing layers of flavors. Today’s consumers seek dishes of distinction, whether it’s specific regional cuisine or an inspired twist on a familiar favorite. The culinary experts at Nikken have developed a six-course meal inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on…

Now more than ever, consumers are clamoring for Asian foods and flavors. Whether it’s the spicy, salty and sweet tastes or the intrinsic health connection, consumers find Asian flavors undeniably appealing. Our culinary experts have compiled an exciting list of mouth-watering sauces, marinades, dips and glazes that provoke an umami sensation! Nikken’s Asian sauces include…