Marukome Shio Koji

Marukome · Made/distributed in USA + Japan
Seasonings Koji & Salt Ambient Growing export

A salt-fermented rice malt marinade/tenderizer from Japan's largest miso maker, sold in the US (including foodservice half-gallon formats). It introduces Western cooks to koji's natural umami and tenderizing power for meat, fish and vegetables. Leverages Marukome's existing US distribution and brand trust.

The supplierMarukome Co. — Japan's #1 miso maker with US plant (Irvine, CA) (see miso profile). Shio koji is made/distributed in the US and Japan; strong English B2B and domestic-US supply.
Why it sells abroadReady-to-use shio koji from Japan's #1 miso maker; US production = domestic supply for North America; an accessible entry to the fermentation-cooking trend.

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CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP (Marukome group). Rice-koji (gluten-free base). Halal/Kosher: not separately verified for the shio-koji SKU specifically (Marukome holds Halal/Kosher on other miso lines; this SKU's certificate not located — verify).
Pack formatsRetail: 11oz/300g/500g pouches & jars. Foodservice: 1kg/2kg bulk; cases of 6-12.
Shelf life9-12 months unopened; refrigerate after opening.
StorageRefrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via Marukome USA; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-US plant; 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityHigh — leader's koji line with US production.
Container loadTypical: ~18-20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: $6-10/kg wholesale; confirm via Marukome USA.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label and bulk shio-koji supply available (Marukome B2B/food-processing; category norm).
Wholesale & MOQMarukome USA direct (incl. foodservice bulk) + JFC/Wismettac; retail and foodservice; case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsMarukome USA, JFC International, Wismettac
Export regulationAllergen check (rice base); microbiological-stability documentation for koji ferments; sodium declaration; novel-category education.
Market demandGrowing — shio koji as a natural marinade/tenderizer/umami booster; natural-channel and mainstream retail plus foodservice.
How to source itDirect via Marukome USA (Irvine) / Marukome export; JFC/Wismettac; JETRO, FOODEX, Expo West.
Verified sourceshttps://www.marukomeusa.com/; https://www.marukome.co.jp/global/en/foodprocessing/processedfoodmaterials/miso/
MakerMarukome Co.
OriginMade/distributed in USA + Japan
CategorySeasonings / Koji & Salt
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2106.90
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.