Bonito-Flocken 40 g

What are Bonito Flakes?

Bonito flakes are shaved from a special type of smoked and dried tuna. The bonito can reach a length of up to 1.20 meters and weigh around 60 kilograms. It is mainly caught in tropical seas. In Japanese, bonito flakes are referred to as Katsuobushi.

How are Bonito Flakes made?

The preparation method dating back to the seventeenth century states the following: The tuna is first briefly boiled. After removing the bones, the fish is dried over a wood fire. This process causes it to lose about 2/3 of its moisture, making it extremely long-lasting. This method gives the bonito its unique flavor. After the drying process, the flesh is scraped into small flakes - the so-called bonito flakes.

These bonito flakes were produced in Europe following the Japanese model.

This product comes from the range of FoodConnection, a provider specializing in exceptional food for fine dining since 2003, and is now also offered for ambitious home cooks.

How is Katsuobushi used?

• for preparing Dashi
• as a topping for rice dishes
• for Ramen

Bonito flakes are primarily used in Japanese cuisine for Dashi broth. Dashi is a type of stock, for which the smoked and dried tuna flakes are boiled and strained to create the base flavor.

Additionally, Katsuobushi is also used as a topping, for example, for rice dishes or in Ramen.

Note: Particularly suitable as a topping are smaller cut bonito threads, known as Itogaki.

Bonito Flakes
Delivery time: 3-5 working days
Origin: Spain
Fishing area: FAO 34 /51, Fishing method: Trawl fishing
Ingredients: TUNA (Katsuworius pelamis)
Allergens: FISH

Responsible company: Wadakyu Europe S.L., Pl. As Gandaras. 47, 36418 O Porrino Pontevedra, Spain