# Plant-Based Dashi Broths Fuji Oil's New MIRA-Dashi is Totally Plant-Based By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-08-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miradashi References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/products-launches/fuji-oil-plant-based-dashi-range-food-service-japan/)  Japan’s [Fuji Oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuji-card) is making a traditional Japanese ingredient more accessible to vegans and vegetarians alike with the debut of its new MIRA-Dashi broths. Traditionally, dashi is a stock made with kombu (kelp seaweed) and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes). The Bonito flakes contain simmered, smoked, and fermented skipjack tuna, which means dashi is not vegetarian or vegan-friendly. However, all that is about to change with the launch of Fuji Oil's new MIRA-Dashi broths. These broths are completely plant-based and are crafted using MIRACORE, which is a technology that mimics the [flavor of animal ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-fish-product). This means the broths can be enjoyed by vegetarians and vegans alike. Fuji Oil's new MIRA-Dashi lineup of [plant-based broths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osechi-ryori) are available now to food service operators. Image Credit: Fuji Oil ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Seafood Alternatives:** Plant-based dashi broths signal a shift towards vegan-friendly versions of traditional seafood ingredients. - **Flavor Enhancement Technologies:** The use of MIRACORE technology exemplifies innovative approaches to replicating animal-based flavors in plant-based products. - **Inclusive Culinary Solutions:** MIRA-Dashi broths represent a movement towards creating more inclusive and accessible options for vegan and vegetarian consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Foods:** The rise of plant-based dashi broths indicates growing investment and consumer interest in plant-based food alternatives. - **Food Service:** Introducing plant-based broths like MIRA-Dashi to food service operators highlights an expanding focus on vegan and vegetarian menu options. - **Food Technology:** Developments like MIRACORE technology reflect ongoing innovations in food science aimed at bridging the flavor gap between plant-based and animal-based foods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seaweed Ramen Broths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-ramen-broth.md) - [Umami-Packed Dashi Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-japan-1.md) - [Animal-Free Ramen Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-z.md) - [Plant-Based Foodservice Sashimis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-tuna-sashimi.md) - [Plant-Based Tonkotsu Ramen Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-tonkotsu-ramen.md) - [Plant-Based Tuna Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faux-ahi-tuna-bowl.md) - [Plant-Powered Delicacies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voie-gras.md) - [Umami-Flavored Ingredient Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-dashi-day.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fish-Inspired Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-fish-product.md)