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Source: Empire Foods

Empire Foods has extended its range of Japanese products

Empire Bespoke Foods has extended its popular S&B range of Japanese ingredients in response to growing consumer demand for Japanese cuisine.

Now available in the UK for the first time, the two new Umami Toppings - Crunchy Garlic Mild and Crunchy Garlic Spicy (RRP: £3.75), Umeboshi - Salt Pickled Plum - Paste (RRP: £1,99) and Yuzo Miso Paste (RRP: £1.99) are all made to traditional recipes in Japan, to ensure flavour authenticity.

“With Japanese food now one of the fastest growing cuisines in UK World Food aisles, contributing 7.3% to the World Foods category and growing at 12%, there’s never been a better time to capitalise on this trend,” said Akash Mittal, brand manager at Empire Bespoke Foods. “These exciting new ingredients are an easy and convenient way to add truly authentic flavours to a wide range of dishes, from Asian cuisine to Western favourites.

“Japan has always been famous for its unique approach to food, combining a world of exotic ingredients and aromatic spices to create truly inspiring dishes,” added Mittal. “Now with the launch of these exciting new ingredients, consumers will be able to recreate the delicious dishes and authentic flavours of Japanese cuisine in their own homes.”