Iio Jozo Fujisu / Premium Pure Rice Vinegar

Iio Jozo · Japan (Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture)
Seasonings Vinegar & Mirin Ambient Established export

Iio Jozo, a 120+-year vinegar house on the Sea of Japan in Miyazu, controls the full cycle: the Iio family grows its own rice, brews its own sake, then makes vinegar. Standard Fujisu uses 200g of rice per liter (five times the legal minimum) and the Premium version 320g/L, yielding an exceptionally mellow, deeply flavored rice vinegar favored by Michelin chefs. They also make brown-rice (genmaisu) and black (kurozu) vinegars. Distributed widely in the US/EU.

The supplier120+-year Kyoto-Miyazu farm-to-bottle vinegar house; grows rice, brews sake, ages vinegar
Why it sells abroadFarm-to-bottle full cycle; 5x rice content; Michelin-chef favorite

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsOrganic (confirmed): Iio Jozo (founded 1893, Miyazu, Kyoto) has used pesticide-free / organically-grown rice and run 100% organic output since the 1960s; an 'Organic Rice Vinegar Fujisu 500ml' is sold. Uses 5x the legal minimum rice. Wonder 500 selection.
Pack formats500ml glass bottles (standard & premium); 360ml also sold; brown-rice & black variants (confirmed at retail)
Shelf life24 months unopened (typical for rice vinegar)
StorageAmbient; cool dark place
Minimum orderTypical: mixed pallet via importer
Lead timeTypical: 8-12 weeks
CapacityTypical: small craft brewery
Container loadTypical: LCL
PricingTypical: USD 14-25 retail per 500ml premium
OEM / private labelBrand-led artisanal (last artisanal rice-vinegar maker in Kyoto); OEM not a public offering
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsThe Japanese Pantry, Market Hall Foods, TOIRO Kitchen
Export regulationVinegar; declare if produced from rice; no allergen issues typically (no wheat); no MSG; acidity labeling per market
Market demandStrong among top chefs and gourmet consumers
How to source itIio Jozo -> The Japanese Pantry / Market Hall Foods / TOIRO / Nishikidori (EU) -> chefs & gourmet retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2015/05/29/food/searching-kyoto-holy-grail-japanese-rice-vinegar/; https://www.tawaraya.com.sg/shop/en/product/%E3%80%8Corganic-rice-vinegar-fujisu-500ml%E3%80%8Diio-brewery-kyoto/; https://www.markethallfoods.com/products/pure-rice-vinegar-iio-jozo
MakerIio Jozo Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Vinegar & Mirin
Available inUnited States, France, United Kingdom +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2209.00
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