Question 1

How is this product different from Nanami Togarashi? The ingredients appear to be the same.

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Togarashi, the Japanese word for "chiles," is a group of condiments always including chiles that bring out the clean, simple flavors of Japanese food. Shichimi togarashi is also called seven spice (shichi is "seven" in Japanese), because seven ingredients are generally used. It works well with fatty foods such as unagi (broiled eel), tempuras, shabu shabu (small bits of food cooked in rich broth), noodle dishes, and yakitori (grilled dishes). Nanami togarashi is a close cousin, with a slightly different proportion of ingredients emphasizing citrus zest. | from: Field Guide to Herbs & Spices |

Question 2

I know the ingredients have been repeated many times here, but do they also promote  "low" or "no" sodium? I have strict restrictions on sodium..

Accepted Answer

Based on the this link http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/shichimi-togarashi-and-nanami-togarashi-10602 I am pretty sure there is no salt in this as shichi means 7 and that is the number of ingredients in it.  I love the stuff.  Goes good with anything.

Question 3

Does this contain MSG or hydrolyzed yeast?

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Glutamate occurs naturally in seaweed, yeast and many other foods.  You are most likely consuming MSG on a regular basis and don't know it because it goes by other names.  It's just a salt or ester of glutamic acid.

Question 4

Does this product impart a 'fishy' taste to food?  Thanks!

Accepted Answer

Not fishy at all, besides seaweed is a not bad thing. First you'd taste the salt and chili, but you'd have to use an awful lot of it to taste the heat.

ASIN	B0002YGSJQ
ASIN	B0002YGSJQ
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Sesame Seeds
Best Sellers Rank	#21,032 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #85 in Chili Seasoning
Brand Name	House
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,842)
Customer reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,842)
Diet Type	Vegetarian
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Form	Flake
Item Package Weight	0.07 Kilograms
Item Weight	0.04 Pounds
Item model number	000SA 139420
Model Number	000SA 139420
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Part Number	000SA 139420
Product Dimensions	14 x 4.09 x 3.91 cm; 18.14 g
Set Name	Shichimi Togarashi
Size	0.63 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Chili, Pepper
UPC	077377503472

House - Shichimi Togarashi - Japanese Mixed Chili Pepper 0.63 Oz

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