Marusan Ai Rice-Koji Amazake (No Sugar Added, Aichi)

Marusan Ai · Japan (Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture)
Seasonings Koji & Salt Ambient Established export

Traditional fermented rice-koji amazake drink with no sugar added (paper-pack), from a major soy/miso/amazake maker; functional fermented beverage for export markets.

The supplierMarusan-Ai (Okazaki, Aichi) is a major Japanese maker of soy milk, miso and amazake. Its no-sugar-added rice-koji amazake (paper packs) is exported to the US via Amazon and Japanese-grocery chains like Nijiya.
Why it sells abroadNo-sugar-added fermented koji drink from a major maker; shelf-stable aseptic packs; established US grocery + Amazon presence

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsMaker confirmed: Marusan-Ai Co., Ltd. (est. 1952, Okazaki/Aichi; soy milk & miso specialist). 'No sugar added' is a label claim for the amazake. IMPORTANT: Marusan-Ai's HALAL + USDA Organic + Organic JAS (OCIA) certifications are confirmed for its EXPORT SOY MILK line, NOT for this rice-koji amazake SKU — do not assume those certs carry over. No halal/kosher/organic certification publicly verified for the amazake itself.
Pack formats200ml aseptic paper packs (sold in 12-pack cases); draft retained
Shelf lifeNot publicly specified (draft estimate 6-9 months ambient, aseptic pack retained)
StorageAmbient (aseptic pack); refrigerate after opening
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet via importers
Lead timeTypical: ex-importer stock
CapacityLarge soy/miso/amazake manufacturer
Container loadTypical: 20ft aseptic-beverage load
PricingMid functional-beverage tier
OEM / private labelFeasible (large beverage/miso maker) but no specific public OEM program confirmed for this SKU
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsMarusan-Ai Co., Ltd.
Export regulationBeverage/labeling; allergen statement; FDA prior notice (US).
Market demandFunctional/fermented-beverage and gut-health trend abroad
How to source itMarusan-Ai (Okazaki, Aichi) -> US Japanese-grocery importers / Amazon channel -> retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.marusanai.co.jp/en/lineup/; https://www.marusanai.co.jp/en/lineup/detail-soymilk-unsweetened-organic-certified-for-export-1000ml/; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marusan-Ai
MakerMarusan-Ai Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Koji & Salt
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelDTC/Online
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2202.99
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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.