Kishida Shokai Yuzu Kosho (Hagi Citrus-Chili Paste)

Kishida · Japan (Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Seasonings Wasabi & Spice Chilled Established export

Kishida Shokai, established 1923 in Hagi, Yamaguchi -- a region famous for daidai and yuzu citrus -- grows its own chili peppers to make yuzu kosho, an aromatic paste of yuzu rind, chili and salt for sashimi, hot pot and grilled meats and fish. Its yuzu kosho is distributed in the US by TOIRO and was featured in Bon Appetit magazine, and is carried by Umami Insider, WAZA NYC and others. A premium, single-maker fermented citrus-chili condiment with editorial credibility.

The supplierHagi (Yamaguchi) citrus-condiment house since 1923; grows own chilies for yuzu kosho
Why it sells abroadSingle-maker Hagi yuzu kosho with own-grown chilies; Bon Appetit editorial credibility

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsNo halal/kosher/organic certification publicly verified. Maker (est. 1923, Hagi, Yamaguchi) grows its own chili peppers; product is yuzu rind + chili + salt, additive-light artisanal. Halal: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. Organic: not publicly verified.
Pack formats5.29 oz (150g) jars; also 1.76 oz; US case pack 24 x 5.29 oz (confirmed via TOIRO/MTC Kitchen)
Shelf lifeNot publicly specified; sold and imported as a refrigerated product
StorageRefrigerated — imported, stored and transported refrigerated (confirmed via TOIRO)
Minimum orderTypical: case via importer
Lead timeTypical: US-stocked -> short lead
CapacityTypical: small artisan batch
Container loadTypical: chilled LCL
PricingTypical: USD 10-18 retail per 5.29oz jar
OEM / private labelBrand-led artisanal; no public OEM/private-label program found
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsTOIRO Kitchen, Umami Insider, WAZA NYC
Export regulationYuzu/chili/salt paste; refrigerate (fresh ferment); verify allergens (typically none major); declare ingredients; no MSG
Market demandStrong chef-driven and gourmet demand
How to source itKishida Shokai (Hagi) -> TOIRO / MTC Kitchen / WAZA NYC (US importers) -> restaurants & gourmet retail
Verified sourceshttps://toirokitchen.com/products/yuzu-kosho-by-kishida; https://mtckitchen.com/products/yuzu-kosho-citrus-green-chili-paste-2-82-oz-80g
MakerKishida Shokai (founded 1923)
OriginJapan (Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Wasabi & Spice
Available inUnited States, Canada
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90
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