Kushino Nouen Artisanal Yuzu Kosho (Oita, additive-free)

Kushino Nouen · Japan (Innai, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu)
Seasonings Wasabi & Spice Chilled Growing export

Small-batch Oita producer of hand-made yuzu kosho (fermented yuzu peel + chili + salt) from Japan's original yuzu-kosho heartland, made responsibly with local materials and no additives/preservatives. Distributed to overseas gourmet buyers (e.g. Kokoro Care).

The supplierArtisanal farm-producer in tiny Innai, Oita; hand-made yuzu kosho by Masaharu Kushino using local, additive-free materials in the condiment's region of origin (Hita/Oita).
Why it sells abroadOrigin-region artisanal yuzu kosho, hand-made and additive-free; authenticity story for premium/gourmet buyers

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsAdditive-free/no preservatives (no public Halal/Organic/Kosher cert confirmed)
Pack formatsSmall jars; Typical: ~40-100g jars
Shelf lifeTypical: refrigerated, several months
StorageRefrigerate (cold-chain)
Minimum orderTypical: small case via curated importer
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: small artisanal batches
Container loadTypical: reefer LCL / air for small lots
PricingTypical: premium artisanal condiment
OEM / private labelUnlikely (small batch)
Wholesale & MOQLimited - small-batch; via curated importers
Key exporters & distributorsKokoro Care, curated Japanese-food importers
Export regulationJapan-made; additive-free; cold-chain recommended; standard import docs
Market demandGrowing - yuzu kosho premiumization in Western kitchens
How to source itKokoro Care / curated gourmet importers
Verified sourceshttps://kokorocares.com/products/yuzu-kosho-citrus-chili-paste-aged-1-year; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuzu_kosh%C5%8D
MakerKushino Nouen (串野農園) - Masaharu Kushino
OriginJapan (Innai, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu)
CategorySeasonings / Wasabi & Spice
Available inWorldwide
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelDTC/Online
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2103.90 (yuzu kosho seasoning paste)
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