Hikari Organic Red Miso (Aka)

Hikari Miso · Japan (Nagano)
Seasonings Miso Ambient Growing export

A longer-fermented, robust organic red miso from Japan's leading organic-miso house, triple-certified organic. Deeper and saltier than white miso, it suits hearty soups, braises and marinades favored in Western kitchens. Part of the export range reaching 55+ countries.

The supplierHikari Miso Co. — world's largest organic miso maker (see white-miso profile). Red/aka miso is its longer-aged organic line. Strong English export operations.
Why it sells abroadRobust longer-fermented organic red miso with deep umami — for hearty soups, glazes and ramen broths; certified organic from the category leader.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

Certifications(confirmed) Triple organic: USDA + EU + JAS Organic; FSSC 22000; GFCO gluten-free; Non-GMO. Halal: (confirmed) — Japan Halal Association (JAKIM/MUIS/MUI/GAC/ESMA recognized). Kosher: (confirmed) — Hikari Kosher-certified line.
Pack formatsRetail: ~300g/500g tubs & pouches (17.6oz). Foodservice: 1kg/2kg; 10kg/20kg bulk. Cases of 6-12.
Shelf life9-12 months unopened.
StorageRefrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via importer; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityVery high for organic.
Container loadTypical: ~18-20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: $4-7/kg wholesale (organic premium); confirm via Hikari.
OEM / private label(confirmed) OEM/private-label and bulk organic miso supply (Hikari B2B/co-pack).
Wholesale & MOQHikari Miso International + JFC/Wismettac into natural and Asian grocery; case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsHikari Miso International, JFC International
Export regulationOrganic certification, Non-GMO, soybean allergen labeling.
Market demandGrowing in ramen/foodservice and natural-channel retail (US/UK/EU/AU); pairs with plant-based and bold-flavor trends.
How to source itDirect via Hikari Miso export / Hikari USA; natural-products distributors; JETRO, FOODEX, Expo West.
Verified sourceshttps://hikarimiso.com/who-we-are/; https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-Organic-Miso-Paste-17-6/dp/B00FBSST9K
MakerHikari Miso Co.
OriginJapan (Nagano)
CategorySeasonings / Miso
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing 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.