Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce (Green Cap)

Kikkoman · Made overseas (US/NL/SG) and Japan
Seasonings Soy Sauce Ambient Established export

A reduced-salt (typically ~40% less sodium) version of Kikkoman's naturally brewed soy sauce, identified by its green cap. It targets the large and growing health-conscious Western segment without sacrificing the brewed flavor profile. Widely stocked in mainstream supermarkets alongside the regular SKU.

The supplierKikkoman Corporation — see flagship profile. Less-sodium SKU produced at same overseas-licensed plants (US/NL/SG) and Japan. Strong English B2B readiness via regional sales arms.
Why it sells abroad~37-43% less sodium, same naturally brewed flavor; rides the global low-sodium / health-conscious trend in retail and foodservice.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP (confirmed; group-wide standard). Kosher: select SKUs (confirmed via OU/Kosher Australia on Kikkoman lines). Halal: only Kikkoman's dedicated halal SKU is certified (HFFIA) — the standard less-sodium bottle is not separately confirmed as halal-certified. BRCGS at EU sites: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsRetail: 250ml/500ml/1L PET (green cap). Foodservice: 1L PET x12/case; 5L on request.
Shelf life18-24 months unopened; refrigerate after opening.
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 mixed pallet via regional arm; FCL direct.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-regional warehouse; 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityHigh — same multi-plant base as flagship.
Container loadTypical: ~20 pallets per 20ft; format-dependent unit count.
PricingEstimate: slight premium vs regular shoyu; confirm via Kikkoman trading arm.
OEM / private labelBranded focus; reduced-sodium base available B2B/foodservice (consistent with Kikkoman wholesale; not separately documented for this SKU).
Wholesale & MOQKikkoman subsidiaries + JFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading; case/pallet MOQ for foodservice and grocery.
Key exporters & distributorsKikkoman (own overseas plants), JFC International, Wismettac/Nishimoto Trading
Export regulationAllergen labeling (soy, wheat); sodium-claim substantiation rules in US/EU; caramel color declaration.
Market demandGrowing — health/reduced-sodium positioning popular in US/UK/EU/AU grocery and clean-label foodservice.
How to source itDirect via Kikkoman Sales USA / Kikkoman Trading Europe GmbH / Kikkoman Singapore; JFC International wholesale. JETRO, FOODEX.
Verified sourceshttps://www.kikkoman.com/en/corporate/business/wholesale/; https://fooddiversity.today/en/article_6546.html
MakerKikkoman Corporation
OriginMade overseas (US/NL/SG) and Japan
CategorySeasonings / Soy Sauce
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Germany +4 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMass
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.10
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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.