Koya-dofu (freeze-dried tofu)

Asahimatsu (Asahimatsu Foods) · Japan
Staples Tofu & Soy Ambient Established export

Freeze-dried tofu (koya-dofu / kosa-dofu), an ultra-shelf-stable, high-protein traditional staple that rehydrates for simmered dishes — a sponge-like soybean block storable at ambient for months. Asahimatsu is the leading maker. Genuine Japan-origin export with strong appeal to the global vegan/plant-based and high-protein market, plus its logistics-friendly ambient format. Sold in Japanese-grocery and increasingly natural-food/vegan channels.

The supplierAsahimatsu Foods Co. (Nagano) is the leading koya-dofu (freeze-dried tofu) maker with strong export and B2B/English capability. Category leader for shelf-stable freeze-dried tofu; broad Western and Asian distribution.
Why it sells abroadShelf-stable, high-protein freeze-dried tofu — spongy texture absorbs broth, ships ambient, ~1-year shelf life: a vegan/plant-protein pantry staple far easier to import than fresh tofu.

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CertificationsAsahimatsu Foods (Nagano; ~55%+ of Japan freeze-dried tofu production) plants operate to HACCP / food-safety standards; radiation certificate standard for Japan-origin export. Vegan; allergen (soy) labeled. Halal / Kosher / Organic: NOT publicly verified for Asahimatsu koya-dofu - no certification found on maker/retail sources; do not assert.
Pack formatsRetail boxed freeze-dried blocks ~65g / 85g / 132.5g (incl. 16-piece formats) confirmed on listings; foodservice 500g bulk (Tsuruhabutae); case x10/x20/case.
Shelf life~6-12 months ambient (freeze-dried; long and shelf-stable).
StorageCool, dry, ambient; keep sealed.
Minimum orderTypical: importer case/pallet; ambient shipping lowers MOQ; FCL for volume.
Lead timeTypical: 3–5 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityLarge — Asahimatsu industrial freeze-drying scale.
Container loadTypical: very light — 20ft strongly volume-limited; ships ambient FCL (cost advantage vs fresh).
PricingEstimate: USD 8–18/kg dried wholesale (light per piece).
OEM / private labelKoya-dofu is co-packable as a category and Asahimatsu supplies foodservice formats, but OEM as an open private-label offering is not independently confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQJFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading; MOQ case to container
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Wismettac/Nishimoto, Asahimatsu Foods
Export regulationSoy allergen labeling; GMO disclosure (EU); any leavening/additive disclosure; vegan/organic certification value-add
Market demandGrowing demand in US/CA/GB/FR/DE/AU/SG; plant-based/vegan, high-protein and shelf-stable convenience trends.
How to source itAsahimatsu Foods direct / export; importers JFC, Wismettac; natural-food distributors; FOODEX.
Verified sourcesAsahimatsu Foods koya-dofu retail listings (pack sizes); https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koya-dofu (production share)
MakerAsahimatsu Foods Co. (Nagano)
OriginJapan
CategoryStaples / Tofu & Soy
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom +9 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2106.90
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