--- product_id: 476695977 title: "Yondu Vegetable Umami 830ml Plant-Based All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce" brand: "yondu" price: "R1339" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Yondu" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/476695977-yondu-vegetable-umami-830ml-plant-based-all-purpose-seasoning-sauce store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 100% Plant-Based Vegan Slow-Fermented for 70+ Years Zero Calories, Sugar & Fat Yondu Vegetable Umami 830ml Plant-Based All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce **Brand:** yondu **Price:** R1339 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Unlock the secret umami weapon your kitchen’s been craving! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Yondu Vegetable Umami 830ml Plant-Based All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce by yondu - **How much does it cost?** R1339 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/476695977-yondu-vegetable-umami-830ml-plant-based-all-purpose-seasoning-sauce) ## Best For - yondu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yondu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Clean & Conscious:** USDA Organic, Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and free from artificial ingredients. - • **Crafted with Care:** Meticulously slow-fermented soybeans and vegetable broths deliver artisanal depth. - • **Elevate Every Dish:** Just a few teaspoons unlock rich, balanced umami flavor in soups, stir-fries, and sauces. - • **Healthier Flavor Boost:** 0 calories, carbs, sugar, and fat—indulge guilt-free while enhancing your meals. - • **Global Gourmet Essential:** A cult favorite from Korea, now a must-have for millennial chefs craving authentic taste. ## Overview Yondu Vegetable Umami Essence is an 830ml premium, plant-based seasoning crafted through 70 years of slow fermentation. This USDA organic, non-GMO, vegan sauce delivers a rich, balanced umami flavor with zero calories, carbs, sugar, or fat. Perfect for elevating soups, stir-fries, sauces, and more, Yondu is a versatile, health-conscious alternative to traditional soy and fish sauces, making it a must-have for modern, mindful cooking. ## Description Premium Vegan Plant-Based Sauce: Yondu Vegetable Umami Essence (830ml) is a premium, vegan plant-based sauce for mild and flavorful cooking, suitable for soups, stir-fries, and sauces Flavor Enhancement: Just a few teaspoons of this essence can instantly elevate your soups, stir-fries, sauces, roasted veggies, dressings, noodles, and more, providing a shortcut to culinary excellence Artisanal Craftsmanship: Our sauce is the result of meticulous craftsmanship, with slow-fermented soybeans and rich vegetable broths coming together to create a concentrated, perfectly balanced umami essence that will transform your cooking Versatile and Health-Conscious: Yondu is a versatile, healthy alternative to traditional ingredients like fish sauce and soy sauce, featuring USDA organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan credentials with no artificial ingredients, plus 0 calories, carbs, sugar, or fat Authentic Taste Preservation: Rediscover true ingredient flavors with Yondu, a plant-based essence expertly crafted through 70 years of fermentation expertise, preserving the authentic taste of your dishes and promoting easy, healthy, and joyful cooking Review: This chef recommends Yondu Vegetable Umami - As a chef and food writer I get to hear about lots of food products and that how I first heard about Yondu. At the time I was about to start teaching a new online Vegetarian cookery course , so I bought the 150ml bottle on desertcart to give it a try and was really pleased. I use it first in a live demonstration to make a vegan stir fry and was very please with the flavour of the Yondu and how the Umami seasoning enhanced the flavours of the ingredients. I also used it to intensify the flavour of a wild mushroom ragout I served with creamy polenta mash. Of course it is a big plus that Yondu is organic, plant based ( made from fermented vegetables which is good for gut health). I'm also happy Yondu is totally free from Genetically Modified ingredients, which seems to be in too many products these days! Made in South Korea and vegan friendly, I would highly recommend Yondu-Vegetable Umami. It has become very popular in America and is beginning to get better known in the UK. Not always available... I'm guessing because the producers are finding hard to keep up with demand. I wish it were a little cheaper, but there again it lasts a long time since you don't need to add much to enhance your dishes. If you open my fridge you will find some in the door. Review: Yondu is a fantastic sauce. - I have to say this is a delicious and amazing sauce. It has a more distinguishable flavor than normal. I used this sauce on fried rice, salad and pasta by adding a couple of teaspoons. It tasted fantastic. My family loved them and it made our meal more enjoyable. The ingredients are especially reliable and healthy with organic soybean and vegetables. The bottle is easy to pour and prevents leaking. You can use it in any food. It’s appropriate for people with any level in cooking and makes you a professional cook even if you’re only a beginner. I’m so happy I can buy this on desertcart. I would highly recommend it if you are in any need of soy sauce that can boost your flavor in your cooking. ## Features - Premium Vegan Plant-Based Sauce: Yondu Vegetable Umami Essence (830ml) is a premium, vegan plant-based sauce for mild and flavorful cooking, suitable for soups, stir-fries, and sauces - Flavor Enhancement: Just a few teaspoons of this essence can instantly elevate your soups, stir-fries, sauces, roasted veggies, dressings, noodles, and more, providing a shortcut to culinary excellence - Artisanal Craftsmanship: Our sauce is the result of meticulous craftsmanship, with slow-fermented soybeans and rich vegetable broths coming together to create a concentrated, perfectly balanced umami essence that will transform your cooking - Versatile and Health-Conscious: Yondu is a versatile, healthy alternative to traditional ingredients like fish sauce and soy sauce, featuring USDA organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan credentials with no artificial ingredients, plus 0 calories, carbs, sugar, or fat - Authentic Taste Preservation: Rediscover true ingredient flavors with Yondu, a plant-based essence expertly crafted through 70 years of fermentation expertise, preserving the authentic taste of your dishes and promoting easy, healthy, and joyful cooking ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07Z6MGH3S | | Allergen Information | Contains: Soy | | Allergen information | Contains: Soy | | Best Sellers Rank | 7,669 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 1 in Umami Paste | | Brand | Yondu | | Brand Name | Yondu | | Container Type | Bottle | | Country of Origin | Korea, Republic of | | Cuisine | Asian cuisine | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 6,393 Reviews | | Diet Type | Plant Based, Vegan | | Flavour | Vegetable Umami | | Global Trade Identification Number | 08801005992008, 20856748006088 | | Item Form | Instant | | Item Package Weight | 1.05 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 1.83 Pounds | | Item weight | 1.83 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Sempio Foods Company | | Model Number | HU-XI-201 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Package Size Name | 830ml | | Package information | Bottle | | Part Number | HU-XI-201 | | Size | 830 ml | | Speciality | Non GMO, Sugar Free | | Specialty | Non GMO, Sugar Free | | Unit Count | 830.0 millilitre | ## Product Details - **Allergen information:** Contains: Soy - **Brand:** Yondu - **Flavour:** Vegetable Umami - **Item form:** Instant - **Item weight:** 830 g - **Number of items:** 1 - **Package information:** Bottle - **Package weight:** 1.05 Kilograms - **Speciality:** Non GMO, Sugar Free - **Unit count:** 830.0 millilitre ## Images ![Yondu Vegetable Umami 830ml Plant-Based All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619PJGMCVcL.jpg) ![Yondu Vegetable Umami 830ml Plant-Based All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719KpHl5kEL.jpg) ![Yondu Vegetable Umami 830ml Plant-Based All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OL+vv8WEL.jpg) ![Yondu Vegetable Umami 830ml Plant-Based All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+mv3th0oL.jpg) ![Yondu Vegetable Umami 830ml Plant-Based All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IIjKquBeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this contain garlic** A: Yes, it does contain garlic. Yondu is made of organic soybean essence 95% (organic soybean, water and salt) vegetable stock( onion, white raddish, leek, cabbage, carrot, shiitake, ginger, garlic), yeast extract. **Q: Is it calorie free?** A: Serving size is 1 teaspoon(5ml) and amount per serving calories 0. Yondu contain all the good stuff ; USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Vegan, no artificial ingredients with 0 calories, carbs, sugar, fat **Q: Can i pour it on salads or rice?** A: Yondu Vegetable Umami is concentrated, so a little goes a long way. As a salad dressing, our favorite combination is 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice/vinegar and 1 tsp Yondu. For rice, you can pour it as a replacement of soy sauce or fish sauce. Start with 1 tsp and adjust to your taste! **Q: How much alcohol is in this product** A: Thank you for your question. Yondu doesn't contain alcohol. An award-winning cupboard staple, Yondu is naturally fermented soybeans blended with simmered vegetable broth. A splash on Yondu makes your vegetables taste amazing, whilst being vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This chef recommends Yondu Vegetable Umami *by K***N on 24 May 2021* As a chef and food writer I get to hear about lots of food products and that how I first heard about Yondu. At the time I was about to start teaching a new online Vegetarian cookery course , so I bought the 150ml bottle on Amazon to give it a try and was really pleased. I use it first in a live demonstration to make a vegan stir fry and was very please with the flavour of the Yondu and how the Umami seasoning enhanced the flavours of the ingredients. I also used it to intensify the flavour of a wild mushroom ragout I served with creamy polenta mash. Of course it is a big plus that Yondu is organic, plant based ( made from fermented vegetables which is good for gut health). I'm also happy Yondu is totally free from Genetically Modified ingredients, which seems to be in too many products these days! Made in South Korea and vegan friendly, I would highly recommend Yondu-Vegetable Umami. It has become very popular in America and is beginning to get better known in the UK. Not always available... I'm guessing because the producers are finding hard to keep up with demand. I wish it were a little cheaper, but there again it lasts a long time since you don't need to add much to enhance your dishes. If you open my fridge you will find some in the door. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yondu is a fantastic sauce. *by C***S on 8 October 2022* I have to say this is a delicious and amazing sauce. It has a more distinguishable flavor than normal. I used this sauce on fried rice, salad and pasta by adding a couple of teaspoons. It tasted fantastic. My family loved them and it made our meal more enjoyable. The ingredients are especially reliable and healthy with organic soybean and vegetables. The bottle is easy to pour and prevents leaking. You can use it in any food. It’s appropriate for people with any level in cooking and makes you a professional cook even if you’re only a beginner. I’m so happy I can buy this on Amazon. I would highly recommend it if you are in any need of soy sauce that can boost your flavor in your cooking. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Softer more nuanced umami taste. *by .***. on 5 March 2025* Yondu Vegetable Umami Essence combines fermented soy and vegetable stock. it adds a softer more nuanced umami taste than for instance an aged soy-sauce. Hence, is a versatile condiment that is useful in a range of dishes. It isn't cheap but is economical in use. At 15% sodium, I would like to see a reduced sodium option. 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