A company in western Japan has developed a plant-based dashi soup stock with chicken and seafood flavors to accommodate the growing demand for halal and vegan food amid booming inbound tourism.Founded in 1950, Fuji Oil Co., which operates a factory in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture, commercialized "MIRA-Dashi" in 2023.The broth, made from plant-based oils and soybeans, is also used by the popular ramen chain Ippudo.According to the Japan Halal Association, which certifies food products and services that comply with Islamic dietary laws, few Japanese companies produce plant-based broth that mim…READ FULL ARTICLE