Is Bonito Vegan?

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Bonito is a type of fish often used in fish flakes.

Bonito and the Vegan Diet

Bonito is a species of fish in the tuna family, often used in Japanese cooking. The flesh of the bonito is typically dried, smoked, and fermented to create bonito flakes, known as 'katsuobushi,' which are a fundamental ingredient in dashi, a traditional Japanese broth.

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Foods That Commonly Contain Bonito

Dashi
Miso soup
Okonomiyaki
Takoyaki
Rice dishes

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