Mentsuyu / Tsuyu (Noodle Soup Concentrate)

Various (e.g. Kikkoman, Mizkan, Yamasa, Ninben) · Made overseas and Japan
Seasonings Sauce Ambient Growing export

A concentrated soy-dashi-mirin base for soba/udon/somen broth, tempura dipping and quick simmered dishes — an all-purpose 'Japanese cooking shortcut' sauce. Convenient and versatile, it is increasingly popular with home cooks abroad for ramen-adjacent and noodle dishes. Sold in straight and concentrated formats.

The supplierKikkoman, Mizkan, Yamasa, Ninben (Ninben founded 1699, dashi specialist). Made overseas and Japan. Major makers with strong export and English B2B; Ninben is the heritage dashi-house premium option.
Why it sells abroadConcentrated dashi-soy-mirin base — one bottle makes soba/udon broth, dipping sauce, simmering liquid; high-yield convenience for foodservice and home.

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CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP at major makers (Kikkoman/Mizkan/Yamasa/Ninben; industry-standard). Kosher: possible on maker lines (Kikkoman/Yamasa carry kosher SKUs). Halal: NOT standard — bonito/fish base makes most tsuyu non-halal unless a specific halal formula (verify; no halal tsuyu certificate located).
Pack formatsRetail: 400ml/500ml/1L PET (concentrate). Foodservice: 1L/1.8L x6-12/case; bulk on request.
Shelf life12-18 months unopened; refrigerate after opening.
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via maker/importer; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-US (Kikkoman/Mizkan); 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityHigh.
Container loadTypical: ~18-20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: $3-7/L wholesale (concentrate = high yield); confirm via maker.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label and foodservice bulk tsuyu supply available (major makers; category norm).
Wholesale & MOQMaker subsidiaries + JFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading/Kokubu; grocery and foodservice; case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsKikkoman, Mizkan, JFC International, Wismettac, Ninben (premium)
Export regulationAllergen labeling (soy, wheat, fish/bonito for dashi); trace alcohol from mirin; sodium declaration; non-vegetarian note for fish-based dashi.
Market demandStrong with the noodle/ramen/udon and dashi-cuisine boom; foodservice broth bases and retail home-cooking.
How to source itDirect via Kikkoman/Mizkan (US arms) or Yamasa/Ninben via importers; JFC/Wismettac; JETRO, FOODEX.
Verified sourceshttps://www.jfc.com/; https://www.kikkoman.com/en/corporate/business/wholesale/
MakerKikkoman / Mizkan / Yamasa / Ninben
OriginMade overseas and Japan
CategorySeasonings / Sauce
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Australia +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2103.90
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