Kyoto Yuba (Tofu-Skin) — Buddhist-cuisine plant protein

Kyoto Yuba (京ゆば) — incl. Kokoro Care / Kyoto makers · Kyoto, Japan
Fresh & Specialty Plant-Based Ambient Emerging

Delicate tofu-skin (yuba) skimmed from heated soymilk — a high-protein plant-based delicacy of Kyoto shojin (Buddhist vegan) cuisine; sold dried/fresh-frozen for premium plant-based and vegan channels.

The supplierKyoto yuba is a centuries-old shojin-ryori staple; small artisan producers; vegan/health-positioned export.
Why it sells abroadKyoto shojin heritage; high-protein plant-based delicacy; vegan-premium story

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsMaker-dependent (some vegan-positioned)
Pack formatsDried sheets/rolls; frozen fresh yuba
Shelf lifeDried: 6–12 months ambient; fresh: frozen
StorageAmbient (dried) / frozen (fresh)
Minimum orderTypical: case for specialty wholesale
Lead timeArtisan batch; stock for dried
CapacitySmall artisan
Container loadLCL (dried) / reefer (frozen)
PricingTypical: premium
OEM / private labelLimited
Wholesale & MOQTypical: premium specialty pricing
Key exporters & distributorsKokoro Care Packages, Kyoto soy-product exporters
Export regulationSoy product; standard food-import labeling/allergen (soy). Dried shelf-stable; no phytosanitary barrier.
Market demandGrowing premium plant-based/vegan demand
How to source itKyoto yuba maker -> specialty curator/exporter -> premium importer
Verified sourceshttps://kokorocares.com/products/yuba-tofu-skins; https://www.japanesefoodguide.com/what-is-yuba-tofu-skin/
MakerKyoto traditional yuba makers (e.g. via Kokoro Care Packages)
OriginKyoto, Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Plant-Based
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Canada +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessEmerging
HS code2106.90 / 1901.90
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