Hakata Salt Moshio Saredoshio (Seto Inland Seaweed Salt)

Hakata Salt · Japan (Seto Inland Sea region)
Seasonings Koji & Salt Ambient Established export

Hakata Salt makes 'Moshio' (Saredoshio) seaweed salt from Seto Inland Sea seawater and Hondawara seaweed using a revived ancient method -- soaking seaweed in seawater, sun-thickening it into brine, then boiling it down. The result is a mineral-rich, umami-forward finishing salt with subtle marine notes. It is exported to the US via Umami Insider, Onggi and Amazon. Artisanal, historically rooted sea salt for finishing and gourmet cooking.

The supplierSeto Inland Sea salt maker reviving ancient moshio seaweed-salt method; English site
Why it sells abroadAncient-method Seto seaweed salt; umami-forward finishing salt; English-facing maker

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsTraditional-method artisanal (confirmed): Hakata Salt (Ehime, est. 1973) makes Moshio 'Saredoshio' seaweed salt by soaking Hondawara seaweed in Seto Inland Sea seawater, sun-thickened then boiled; nigari/umami profile.
Pack formats100g / 3.52oz pouches/jars (confirmed at retail)
Shelf life24+ months / effectively indefinite; keep dry
StorageAmbient dry storage
Minimum orderTypical: case via importer
Lead timeTypical: US/AU-stocked -> short lead
CapacityTypical: small-medium artisan
Container loadTypical: LCL
PricingTypical: USD 8-15 retail per 100g moshio
OEM / private labelOEM not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsUmami Insider, Onggi, Amazon US, Chef's Armoury (AU)
Export regulationSea salt with seaweed; no major allergens (verify seaweed/iodine notes); keep dry; declare ingredients
Market demandStrong with chefs and gourmet finishing-salt buyers
How to source itHakata Salt -> Umami Insider / Yutaka (UK) / Amazon -> US/AU/UK retail & chefs
Verified sourceshttps://umami-insider.com/products/moshio-saredoshio-japanese-seaweed-salt; https://ehime-hyakka.com/en/sugoaji/products/seasoning/sio/t0374/
MakerHakata Salt Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Seto Inland Sea region)
CategorySeasonings / Koji & Salt
Available inUnited States, Australia, United Kingdom
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2501.00
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