Is Dashi vegan?

Q: Is Dashi vegan?

Dashi is not reliably vegan. It can come from plant or animal sources. A supplier declaration is needed to confirm the origin. Dashi is a traditional Japanese soup stock used as a flavour base in cooking. It is most commonly made from dried fish flakes (katsuobushi) and/or kombu seaweed, but purely plant-based versions exist. It is occasionally referenced in cosmetic ingredient lists.

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Dashi is a traditional Japanese soup stock used as a flavour base in cooking. It is most commonly made from dried fish flakes (katsuobushi) and/or kombu seaweed, but purely plant-based versions exist. It is occasionally referenced in cosmetic ingredient lists.

Also known as	Dashi stock, Japanese soup stock, Katsuobushi dashi, Kombu dashi
Last reviewed	16 April 2026

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Is Dashi vegan?

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