Kishida Yuzu Kosho (Hagi) — Green & Red, Export

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

Hagi yuzu-kosho maker growing its own chili peppers; aromatic paste of yuzu rind, chili and salt in green and red. Distributed in the US (e.g., Toiro) and gourmet channels.

The supplierFounded 1923 in Hagi, Yamaguchi (famed citrus region); vertically integrated — grows own chili for yuzu kosho; green and red varieties.
Why it sells abroadSelf-grown chili + Hagi yuzu; both green (sharp) and red (mellow) styles

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsAdditive-conscious / colorant-free (confirmed): Kishida Shokai (founded 1923, Hagi, Yamaguchi) makes yuzu kosho (green & red) from yuzu/daidai peel, chili, salt; no artificial color; grows own chili and oversees harvest-to-packaging. ORGANIC: not publicly verified (no organic cert).
Pack formatsSmall jars/tubes (~40-60g; 150g also sold) retail; foodservice on request (confirmed)
Shelf life6-12 months refrigerated (typical)
StorageRefrigerate
Minimum orderTypical: case via distributor
Lead timeTypical: from US importer stock 1-3 weeks; ex-Japan 6-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: artisan/regional scale
Container loadTypical: LCL/chilled consolidation
PricingPremium artisan condiment
OEM / private labelLimited; OEM not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQYes (via distributors)
Key exporters & distributorsToiro Kitchen (US), Japanese specialty importers
Export regulationAllergen-light (yuzu/chili/salt); some refrigerated handling
Market demandStrong with chefs — yuzu kosho is a fast-growing premium condiment in US/EU
How to source itVia Toiro Kitchen (US) / Umami Insider / specialty importers
Verified sourceshttps://toirokitchen.com/products/yuzu-kosho-by-kishida; https://home-la.mtckitchen.com/products/kishida-yuzu-kosho-chili-paste-5-29oz-150g
MakerKishida Shokai (founded 1923)
OriginJapan (Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Wasabi & Spice
Available inWorldwide
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code210390
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