FOOD NEWS
Boost Your Potatoes With One Umami-Packed Trader Joe's Seasoning
BY Autumn Swiers
Sold at $2.99, a 2.1-ounce jar of TJ’s Mushroom & Company Multipurpose Umami Seasoning Blend packs a bold, umami porcini and white mushroom flavor that can boost any potato recipe.
As we noted in our review of the blend, "We're a bit weary of condiments claiming to elevate umami, as they can often taste artificial or overpowering, but this … mix has magic.”
This mix has a fine-grained texture and is fairly salty, so don’t overdo it with extra salt. Its savoriness can be especially useful in potato dishes without a meat element.
TJ's website says, "To create this … Blend, we began with kosher salt, and used a flavor base of porcini and white button mushrooms … which is why we named it Mushroom & Company."
The blend also includes onion, mustard seed, thyme, and red and black pepper, which are ideal for bringing savory depth to potatoes. It also pairs well with other seasonings.
For instance, smoked paprika, dried rosemary, lemon pepper, Old Bay seasoning, or Bell's poultry seasoning can give the mix complementary contrast and dimensionality.