Amazake Co. Organic Shio Koji

Amazake Co. · Japan-crafted koji; finished blends made with US salt/water
Seasonings Koji & Salt Chilled Established export

Amazake Co. is an artisan koji and amazake producer whose organic shio koji is made from handcrafted organic rice koji using premium short-grain Akitakomachi rice, ancient salt and spring water. Shio koji is a fermented seasoning that tenderizes and deepens umami in meat, fish and vegetables, increasingly popular as a clean-label, MSG-free flavor enhancer. The brand sells direct via its US-facing specialty store and koji/amazake range. Organic, artisanal fermentation positioning.

The supplierArtisan organic koji/amazake brand; Akitakomachi-rice koji; US-facing distribution
Why it sells abroadOrganic handcrafted shio koji from Akitakomachi-rice koji; clean-label tenderizer

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsOrganic (confirmed): Amazake Co. shio koji is made from organic rice koji (rice from JAS-certified organic farms in Kurashiki, Okayama), vegan, gluten-free, alcohol-free, non-GMO, no MSG. NOTE: 'USDA certified' as a formal mark is not separately verified — ingredients are organic; finished shio koji is US-made with imported koji + US salt/water.
Pack formats~8-9oz jars/pouches (shio koji); dried rice koji bags (confirmed at retail)
Shelf life6-9 months refrigerated (live ferment) (typical)
StorageRefrigerate (live ferment)
Minimum orderTypical: case via brand/distributor
Lead timeTypical: US-stocked -> short lead
CapacityTypical: small artisan batch
Container loadTypical: chilled LCL / domestic US fulfillment
PricingTypical: USD 10-18 retail per jar
OEM / private labelBrand-led; small OEM not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsAmazake Co. direct, natural-food distributors
Export regulationContains rice (koji); shio koji is a live ferment -> refrigerate; organic claim needs certification; no MSG; declare ingredients
Market demandGrowing with fermentation/clean-label and chef segments
How to source itAmazake Co. -> direct e-commerce / natural-food retail -> US/CA consumers
Verified sourceshttps://amazakeco.com/products/organic-shio-koji; https://amazakeco.com/products/organic-dried-white-rice-koji
MakerAmazake Co. (artisan koji house)
OriginJapan-crafted koji; finished blends made with US salt/water
CategorySeasonings / Koji & Salt
Available inUnited States, Canada
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelDTC/Online
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.