Dashi powder is a Japanese soup stock in granules that is used to add flavor to various Japanese dishes. It is the easiest and quickest way to make dashi soup stock, as it can be sprinkled into soup and dishes while cooking. Dashi powder is made from a combination of ingredients such as dried bonito flakes, dried sardine, dried flying fish, kombu kelp, and shiitake mushroom. There are different types of dashi powder available, including kombu dashi powder, katsuobushi dashi powder, and niboshi dashi powder. Instant dashi powder is also available, which is easy to dissolve and can be used for noodle soups, hot pot dishes, or to add a savory flavor in cooking. Instant dashi powder is made from powdered bonito, which is amped up with MSG and other flavor enhancers. It is a convenient option that can be sprinkled into various dishes, such as scrambled eggs or popcorn.