This is the 6900th most frequent Japanese word.
ホタテエキスパウダー
Scallop extract powder.
Here, 'ホタテエキスパウダー' is used as an ingredient universally known as scallop extract powder.
このスープにはホタテエキスパウダーが使われています。
This soup contains scallop extract powder.
In this sentence, 'ホタテエキスパウダー' is used to express its functional role and benefit in cooking.
ホタテエキスパウダーを加えると、料理に旨味が増します。
Adding scallop extract powder enhances the umami of the dish.
The sentence uses 'ホタテエキスパウダー' as the subject of inquiry regarding its availability.