{"title":"Mushroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eMushroom earns its place on a barbecue shelf for one reason: glutamates. Dried and powdered — porcini, shiitake, button — mushrooms concentrate the same savoury compound found in aged parmesan and cured meat, which is why cooks have used mushroom powder as a shortcut to umami depth for decades, long before umami was a marketing word. It's the fifth taste, not a flavour add-on, and a pinch does more heavy lifting than a fistful of most other seasonings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's why it turns up mostly inside all-purpose rubs and finishing salts rather than as its own standalone spice — built to round out a blend, not headline one. On the grill it earns its keep on steak, chicken, roast veg and potatoes, anywhere you want extra savoury weight without reaching for more salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handful of real products on our shelf lean on mushroom right now. Start with Falksalt's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/falksalt-sea-salt-flakes-wild-mushroom\"\u003eWild Mushroom Sea Salt Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e — pyramid-cut sea salt flecked with crushed porcini, a genuine finishing salt built entirely around the flavour. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/emus-rub-emu-mami-rub-110g\"\u003eEmus Rub's Emu-Mami Rub\u003c\/a\u003e is loaded with mushroom for a rich, earthy umami hit on any protein or veg. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/butchers-axe-woodlands-garlic-seasoning\"\u003eButchers Axe's Woodlands Garlic Seasoning\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavenly-hell-cocaine-cowboy-all-purpose-rub-150g\"\u003eHeavenly Hell's Cocaine Cowboy All Purpose Rub\u003c\/a\u003e are both garlic-led all-rounders that lean on mushroom powder to do the real umami work underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe differentiator is format, not gimmick — a finishing salt for the last shake and shaker rubs for before the heat, covering both ends of the cook. Mushroom-deep, never one-note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more: our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/umami\"\u003eumami\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/savoury\"\u003esavoury\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"butchers-axe-woodlands-garlic-seasoning","title":"BUTCHERS AXE: Woodlands Garlic Seasoning Rub – 170g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — savoury garlic \u0026amp; mushroom, no chilli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia (Melbourne)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e May contain traces of gluten, soy, milk, sesame, peanuts \u0026amp; tree nuts — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steak, chicken, mushrooms \u0026amp; roast veg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEverything's better with garlic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodlands is the everyday garlic seasoning that gets the tastebuds tingling — deep roasted garlic backed by mushroom-umami and a whisper of smoke. It's the shake that walks straight off the barbecue and into your midweek cooking, lifting everything from a steak to a tray of veg. Set those flavours free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarlic leads, rounded and savoury rather than sharp, then mushroom powder brings a deep umami middle. A wisp of smoke flavour rounds it out, so it finishes savoury and moreish with real depth for something so easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason steak before a hard sear for a garlicky, savoury crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss mushrooms and roast veg in oil and Woodlands before they hit the oven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub chicken and grill, or stir it through a garlic butter for corn and bread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake it into mince, mash or scrambled eggs for an instant umami hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA savoury tan blend flecked with dried garlic and mushroom. Medium grind, it dissolves into butter and oil beautifully and blooms garlicky under heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, Sugar, Spices, Dehydrated Vegetables, Flavour Enhancer 621, Mushroom Powder, Smoke Flavour, Anti-caking Agents 551.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No gluten-free claim is made; may contain traces of gluten, soy, milk, sesame, peanuts and tree nuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e None — Woodlands is a savoury garlic and mushroom seasoning with no chilli heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Steak, chicken, mushrooms, roast veg and everyday cooking — it's a true all-rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e No gluten-free claim is made, and it may contain traces of gluten, soy, milk, sesame, peanuts and tree nuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia, in Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/078_steak-cut-juicy-overjoyed.png?v=1783006345\u0026amp;width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery steak deserves a proper hit of garlic before it ever sees the pan. 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It's the shaker that ends up on everything, from a Sunday roast to a midweek steak, and somehow makes all of it better. Fair warning: it goes fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig, savoury and umami-rich up front — garlic and a buttery, mushroomy depth doing the heavy lifting. A gentle sweetness rounds the edges so it browns beautifully, and the finish is moreish in the most annoying way. 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It clings well and browns into an appetising, buttery-smelling crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement to be confirmed from the physical label. 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