Fundodai Heisei Clear Sweet Soy Sauce (Kyushu)

Fundodai · Japan (Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu)
Seasonings Soy Sauce Ambient Growing export

Kumamoto sweet/clear soy sauce house since 1869 (150+ years). Signature Kyushu sweet shoyu made with Kyushu soybeans/wheat, Wasanbon sugar and Kumamoto red sake; also a transparent 'clear' soy sauce. Channels expanded to Kansai and overseas.

The supplierFounded 1869 in Kumamoto; 150th anniversary 2019; known for Kyushu-style sweet shoyu and innovative transparent 'clear' soy sauce.
Why it sells abroadKyushu sweet shoyu with Wasanbon sugar + red sake; rare 'clear' transparent soy sauce innovation

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

Certifications(confirmed) Fundodai's Clear Soy Sauce line is Halal certified (JHA) and FSSC22000 certified (confirmed via DagangHalal listing and Fundodai overseas materials). Fundodai (Kumamoto, est. 1869) is an export-focused maker; the additive-free 'Heisei' sweet soy sauce belongs to this same clear/transparent line. Clear soy sauce is also marketed as gluten-free via its distillation method. Kosher: referenced for the company broadly in some listings but NOT independently verified for this SKU.
Pack formatsClear soy sauce export pack 1L x 12 per carton (confirmed via DagangHalal); retail 100ml/150ml/200ml; gift sets
Shelf life18 months unopened (confirmed for 1L clear soy sauce export format)
StorageAmbient; refrigerate after opening
Minimum orderTypical: mixed-case/pallet for export
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks ocean from Japan
CapacityTypical: established regional brewer (mid-scale)
Container loadTypical: FCL feasible for committed importers; LCL otherwise
PricingMid-premium; gift sets at premium tier
OEM / private labelYes — Fundodai offers wholesale/B2B and overseas operations; OEM/private-label feasible for retailers (export desk confirmed)
Wholesale & MOQYes (retail/foodservice via importers)
Key exporters & distributorsFundodai (direct export/online store), US/EU importers
Export regulationSoy/wheat allergen; sweet versions contain sugar/red-sake (alcohol) — check destination
Market demandNiche but growing — Kyushu sweet style + novelty clear shoyu draw chefs/gift buyers
How to source itFundodai (Kumamoto, Kyushu) -> direct English store (cbshop.fundodai.jp/en) / wholesale & overseas division / Kokoro Care -> global retail & foodservice
Verified sourceshttps://www.daganghalal.com/Product/fundodai-a-clear-soy-sauce-1l_58638; https://www.fundodai.jp/overseasdivision?lang=en; https://cbshop.fundodai.jp/en/pages/tob
MakerFundodai Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu)
CategorySeasonings / Soy Sauce
Available inUnited States, EU, Taiwan +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelDTC/Online
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code210310
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