Kikkoman Gluten-Free Tamari Soy Sauce

Kikkoman · Made overseas (US) and Japan
Seasonings Soy Sauce Ambient Growing export

A wheat-free tamari brewed for the gluten-free market, richer and smoother than standard shoyu. It captures the fast-growing celiac/gluten-free Western consumer base while keeping Kikkoman's brand trust. Sold in mainstream and natural-foods grocery channels.

The supplierKikkoman Corporation — global leader. Gluten-free tamari produced in the USA and Japan. Strong English B2B/export infrastructure.
Why it sells abroadWheat-free brewed tamari, certified gluten-free — captures the fast-growing GF / celiac retail segment with trusted Kikkoman name.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsGluten-free tamari (no-wheat formula; confirmed as a wheat-free product line). FSSC 22000 / HACCP (confirmed group standard). Kosher: select SKUs (confirmed on Kikkoman lines). Halal: Kikkoman's halal soy sauce is wheat-free/gluten-free and HFFIA-certified — a halal+GF SKU exists (confirmed); applies to the dedicated halal/GF line. Dedicated GFCO certification: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsRetail: 250ml/296ml/500ml glass & PET. Foodservice: 1L PET x12/case; bulk on request.
Shelf life24 months unopened; refrigerate after opening.
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 mixed pallet via Kikkoman US; FCL direct.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-US warehouse; 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityHigh; dedicated tamari capability at US plant.
Container loadTypical: ~20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: premium vs standard shoyu (gluten-free positioning); confirm via Kikkoman.
OEM / private labelBranded focus; bulk GF tamari base may be available B2B (not separately documented).
Wholesale & MOQKikkoman + JFC/Wismettac into natural and mainstream grocery; case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsKikkoman (own overseas plants), JFC International
Export regulationGluten-free certification/threshold compliance; soy allergen labeling; Non-GMO claims where applicable.
Market demandHigh growth in US/UK/AU/Canada gluten-free and free-from grocery aisles; foodservice for allergen-safe kitchens.
How to source itDirect via Kikkoman Sales USA / Kikkoman Trading Europe GmbH; JFC wholesale. JETRO, FOODEX, Expo West (free-from).
Verified sourceshttps://japanesetaste.com/products/kikkoman-halal-and-gluten-free-japanese-soy-sauce-1l; https://www.kikkoman.com/en/corporate/business/wholesale/
MakerKikkoman Corporation
OriginMade overseas (US) and Japan
CategorySeasonings / Soy Sauce
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Australia +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2103.10
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