Hanamaruki Liquid Shio Koji (Patented, Halal/Kosher, B2B)

Hanamaruki · Japan (Nagano heritage; Thailand plant for export with Halal/Kosher/BRC)
Seasonings Koji & Salt Ambient Growing export

World's only patented liquid shio koji (launched 2012): fermented rice koji, salt, water; no additives. Tenderizes/umami-boosts proteins. Thailand plant holds BRC, Kosher and Halal; strong B2B/ingredient channel and overseas distributor partnerships.

The supplierFounded 1918; fermentation company; sole maker of patented liquid shio koji; Thailand export plant certified BRC/Kosher/Halal; partners with overseas bakers/manufacturers (e.g., Norwegian bread makers).
Why it sells abroadOnly patented LIQUID shio koji; dissolves cleanly, no koji residue; Halal+Kosher+BRC for global B2B

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsConfirmed: Halal (MUI) + Kosher + BRC + FSSC 22000 at Siam Hanamaruki (Thailand) plant (BRC awarded 2020-12-18); additive-free. Hanamaruki Foods (Nagano heritage, founded 1918); world-first liquid shio koji.
Pack formats500ml (16.9 fl oz) retail; foodservice/industrial bulk for B2B (confirmed)
Shelf life9-12 months unopened (typical)
StorageAmbient unopened; refrigerate after opening
Minimum orderTypical: case retail; bulk by negotiation for B2B
Lead timeTypical: 1-3 weeks (US stock) / 4-8 weeks ex-Asia plant
CapacityLarge (industrial Thailand plant + Japan)
Container loadFCL for B2B/ingredient buyers; LCL for retail mixes
PricingPremium specialty enzyme-seasoning; B2B volume tiers
OEM / private labelYes — supplied as functional ingredient to food manufacturers/bakeries (B2B focus; HA Liquid Shio Koji for commercial/processing)
Wholesale & MOQYes (B2B ingredient + retail)
Key exporters & distributorsHanamaruki Foods (direct/Thailand plant), B2B ingredient distributors
Export regulationAllergen-light; Halal & Kosher & BRC certified (Thailand plant); additive-free
Market demandVery strong — chefs/manufacturers adopting koji for clean-label tenderizing/umami
How to source itHanamaruki direct / B2B ingredient distributors (Ingredients Network) / TOIRO retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.hanamaruki.co.jp/english/foodsafetyefforts.html; https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2023/11/07/world-first-liquid-shio-koji-brand-hopes-to-ride-asean-umami-and-health-trends/; https://www.ingredientsnetwork.com/ha-liquid-shio-koji-prod1271215.html
MakerHanamaruki Foods Inc.
OriginJapan (Nagano heritage; Thailand plant for export with Halal/Kosher/BRC)
CategorySeasonings / Koji & Salt
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code210390
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