Trying to learn. Bonito flakes question


Hello! I'm trying to learn how to make more Japanese dishes. I have tried making miso soup from scratch, making my own dashi specifically, and I had a question.

I bought bonito flakes and I have used them but I never seam to get all of them out of the broth. If I were to blend therm into a powder would that dramatically change the flavor or nutritional value? I looked it up and they seem edible and I have a machine that can make different flours/powdered ingredients.

I'd still have to use Kombu and mushrooms but I wouldn't need to strain the flakes. Is this… A thing? Or does it just waste them? Wanted to ask before trying it.

Edit: this is my 1 pot and strainer.

by LadyAlleta