UMARA

SARDINE GARUM UMAMI ‘DUST’

Australian umami

HOW TO USE UMARA DUST

Ideal for:

  • Pasta and risotto

  • Seafood and shellfish

  • Steak and lamb

  • Eggs and omelettes

  • Roasted vegetables

  • Chips and fries

  • Soups, broths & ramen

  • Salads and dressings

  • Compound butters

  • Popcorn and savoury snacks

UMAMI DUST

A world-first finishing ingredient, sardine garum transformed into an intensely fine savoury powder. Use as you would bottarga: to finish dishes with layers of natural umami and complexity.

Available in 25g retail jars and 100g foodservice jars.

The UMARA Story

UMARA is a premium flavour brand born from our Port Lincoln Sardine Garum, crafted from sustainably sourced South Australian sardines (Sardinops sagax). Working alongside SARDI, we transformed this ancient fermented ingredient into a concentrated umami dust, a world-first innovation that combines South Australian seafood, scientific research and a culinary tradition dating back more than 2,000 years.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma
Clean marine notes with savoury depth and a subtle cured character.

Palate
Intense umami balanced by natural salinity, delivering layered savouriness and exceptional length.

Texture
Ultra-fine, free-flowing powder that dissolves instantly and integrates seamlessly.

Finish
Long, clean and persistent, leaving a lingering savoury richness.

CHEF APPLICATIONS

  • Finish pasta, risotto and seafood dishes

  • Fold through butter, mayonnaise and dressings

  • Add depth to sauces, broths and ramen

  • Season fries, snacks and savoury garnishes

  • Use anywhere a clean, concentrated umami boost is desired

A small amount goes a long way.