Pure umami in a pinch: sea salt blended with four kinds of mushroom, porcini, silver oyster, crimini and shiitake.

Beautiful Briny Sea blends it by hand in Atlanta. It brings depth and earthiness to risotto, stir-fry, roasts, compound butter, polenta, omelets and simple vinaigrettes.

For the cook who makes risotto on Sundays. For the vegetarian friend who wants savory depth. For the holiday stuffing.