All-Purpose Umami Seasoning

[Sempio] Yondu Vegetable Essence

Yondu - it's one of my mom's secret pantry items.

Whenever a pot of miyeok-guk or beef-radish soup comes out bland, my mom adds a splash of Yondu. She told me that it was perfect for adding deep flavor to soups and stews. I've been using it for years too - especially when a dish tastes like it's missing 'something'.

So what exactly is it? Yondu is an all-purpose umami seasoning sauce that's made from naturally fermented vegetables. Organic soybeans are slowly fermented in three stages to bring out savory flavors. Then, the base is blended with a concentrated broth from different vegetables to add additional flavor and delicate complexity.

Yondu is created by Sempio - Korea's largest producer of Soy Sauce and fermented foods. They have used their deep expertise in fermentation to create this all-natural vegetable essence. Best of all, it has no artificial flavors, preservatives, colorings or MSG added.

This is a must-have for your pantry. Use it as a clean, flavorful, healthy, and more versatile alternative to soy sauce, bouillon, anchovy-kelp broth or fish sauce. Add it to soups or stews, stir-frys and salads (recipes link in FAQ). 

Available in two versions: Light & Mild. (The Mild version is also gluten-free!)