Kanzuri Fermented Snow-Aged Chili-Yuzu Paste

Kanzuri · Japan (Myoko, Niigata Prefecture)
Seasonings Chili Oil Ambient Established export

Kanzuri of Myoko, Niigata makes a unique fermented chili paste in which chilies are laid out on snow (yukisarashi) to mellow, then fermented for years with yuzu, koji and salt -- some aged 3-6 years. Trademarked in Japan (1966) and also registered in the US, it sells abroad for ~$20 a jar via Umami Mart, TOIRO, Japan Centre and others. A rare, regionally distinctive fermented heat-condiment for hot pot, grilled meats and dressings. Premium artisanal positioning.

The supplierMyoko (Niigata) maker of snow-aged fermented chili paste; trademarked JP 1966 & US
Why it sells abroadSnow-aged multi-year fermented chili-yuzu paste; one-of-a-kind regional product

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsSole trademarked maker (Kanzuri Co., Ltd., Myoko/Niigata; 'kanzuri' trademarked 1966) confirmed; snow-fermentation method confirmed; ingredients are red chili, yuzu rind, rice koji, salt with NO preservatives/additives. JETRO Niigata-listed exporter. No halal/kosher/organic certification publicly verified.
Pack formats2.46 oz (70g) jars confirmed (3-year and 6-year aged) via Umami Insider/Umami Mart/TOIRO
Shelf lifeNot publicly specified (draft estimate 12-18 months unopened retained)
StorageRefrigerate after opening
Minimum orderTypical: case via importer
Lead timeTypical: 8-12 weeks
CapacityTypical: very small artisanal (snow-season limited)
Container loadTypical: LCL
PricingTypical: USD 15-25 retail per 70g jar
OEM / private labelBrand-led artisanal; no public OEM/private-label program found
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsUmami Mart, TOIRO Kitchen, Umami Insider, Japan Centre
Export regulationFermented chili paste with yuzu/koji/salt; no major allergens (verify); no MSG; aged product; declare ingredients
Market demandNiche-premium; chefs and adventurous condiment buyers
How to source itKanzuri Co. (Myoko, Niigata) -> TOIRO / Umami Mart / Kokoro Care (US) -> restaurants & specialty retail
Verified sourceshttps://toirokitchen.com/products/kanzuri; https://umami-insider.com/products/kanzuri-chili-paste-3-year-aged; https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/discoveryniigata/food/054.html
MakerKanzuri Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Myoko, Niigata Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Chili Oil
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France, Canada
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90
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