Is Shiro Dashi Healthy? Separating Fact from Sodium
                                
                                
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                                According to nutrition labels, just two tablespoons of a typical concentrated shiro dashi can contain nearly half the recommended daily sodium intake, making sodium the biggest health concern. To understand if shiro dashi is healthy, one must balance its flavorful umami properties with its high salt content.