songxianxian seasoning
松鲜鲜· song xian xian
Taste & Role
Use it as an all-purpose savory booster: sprinkle it into stir-fries, soups, braises, dumpling fillings, fried rice, and marinades the same way you would chicken bouillon powder or MSG. Because it is entirely plant-based, it adds savory depth to vegetarian and vegan dishes without any animal products.
What it is
Songxianxian is a Chinese plant-based umami seasoning powder, best known as a mushroom-based, clean-label alternative to MSG and chicken bouillon. It typically blends dried mushrooms such as shiitake (often with a matsutake-style flavoring) with vegetables, salt, and a touch of sugar into a fine granulated powder. The brand has become very popular in China as a natural, vegan-friendly flavor booster.
Nutrition
per 100 g- Calories
- 465 kcal
- Protein
- 10.8 g
- Total fat
- 18.3 g
- Carbs
- 63.5 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 1330 mg
USDA FoodData Central (closest standard match)
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
Recipes using it
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