Misuzu Inari-age / Aburaage (seasoned fried tofu)

Misuzu · Japan (Nagano)
Staples Tofu & Soy Chilled Established export

Seasoned fried-tofu pouches (ajitsuke inari-age) for inari sushi, plus plain aburaage for kitsune udon/soba and miso soup. Misuzu offers both AMBIENT retort packs (room-temperature storage, export-friendly) and CHILLED packs (refrigerated). A genuine Japan-origin export distributed across North American Japanese-grocery, foodservice and even mainstream Asian-foods aisles (Umamicart, Town & Country, Mutual Trading). Aburaage also circulates frozen via JFC/Yutaka.

The supplierMisuzu Corporation Co. (Nagano) specializes in seasoned fried tofu (inari-age) and koya-dofu, with export programs (often frozen/retort for inari). Established maker with B2B/English via importers; sushi-foodservice and retail focus.
Why it sells abroadReady-seasoned inari-age pouches — open-and-fill convenience for inari-zushi, a labor-saving sushi-foodservice staple; retort format ships ambient for easy distribution.

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CertificationsMisuzu Corporation (Nagano) plants operate to HACCP / food-safety standards; radiation certificate standard for Japan-origin export. Vegan by ingredient; allergen (soy) labeled. Halal / Kosher: not publicly verified - do not assert.
Pack formatsSeasoned inari-age pouches ~10-20 pieces (frozen or retort/shelf-stable); case x10/x20/case; foodservice bulk.
Shelf life~12 months frozen; retort/shelf-stable seasoned inari ~6-12 months ambient.
StorageFrozen at -18C or ambient (retort) per format; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: importer case/pallet; reefer FCL for frozen, ambient FCL for retort.
Lead timeTypical: 4–6 weeks ex-Japan (reefer for frozen).
CapacityTypical: established mid-large specialty maker.
Container loadTypical: frozen reefer ~10–12 t; retort ambient FCL. Mode depends on format.
PricingEstimate: USD 0.10–0.30/piece wholesale.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label confirmed at category level - seasoned inari-age is commonly co-packed/private-labeled for sushi supply.
Wholesale & MOQMutual Trading/JFC/Wismettac + Misuzu export; MOQ case (chilled pallet)
Key exporters & distributorsMisuzu Corporation, Mutual Trading, JFC International
Export regulationSoy allergen labeling; GMO disclosure; chilled needs cold-chain/FDA prior notice; retort packs ambient-compliant
Market demandSteady, growing demand in US/CA/GB/AU; inari-zushi and vegetarian-sushi popularity; sushi-foodservice and retail.
How to source itMisuzu Corporation export; importers JFC, Wismettac; sushi-supply distributors; FOODEX.
Verified sourcesMisuzu Corporation product info; JFC/Wismettac inari-age distribution
MakerMisuzu Corporation Co.
OriginJapan (Nagano)
CategoryStaples / Tofu & Soy
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia
HandlingChilled
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1901.90
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