Mitoku Amazake Concentrate

Mitoku (ミトク) · Japan
Fresh & Specialty Amazake Ambient Established export

Shelf-stable amazake concentrate (rice + koji) distributed through Western macrobiotic/natural-food channels (e.g. Natural Import Company in the US). Used as a natural sweetener and fermented health food, reconstituted into a drink or used in cooking.

The supplierMitoku Co. — long-established macrobiotic/natural-foods exporter working with traditional koji makers; decades of confirmed export to US/EU natural-foods trade (Mitoku is a recognized exporter brand in macrobiotic channels). High B2B readiness; English-labeled, EU/US-compliant.
Why it sells abroadTraditional koji-fermented amazake concentrate via established macrobiotic exporter; natural sweetener and wellness drink, clean-label.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsOrganic (confirmed-positioning): Mitoku Co. (founded 1969) is a leading exporter of Japanese organic and natural/macrobiotic foods; its lines are positioned organic and it is the world's largest exporter of traditional Japanese foods (500+ products, 22 countries). JAS Organic on specific amazake SKU: not individually verified but consistent with company's organic line. HACCP/FSSC 22000 at partner plants: not publicly verified per plant. Processed — no phytosanitary barrier.
Pack formatsConcentrate jars/pouches ~250-500g (dilute to drink); cases ~6-12; bulk for food-manufacturing. Keep existing.
Shelf life~12-18 months sealed (concentrate); refrigerate after opening. Keep existing.
StorageAmbient sealed; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: by case via natural-foods distribution; pallet for bulk.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks (no phytosanitary inspection).
CapacityYear-round from partner koji makers.
Container loadTypical: ambient LCL/FCL.
PricingEstimate: premium natural-/macrobiotic-foods pricing.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label / export-partner confirmed: Mitoku supplies natural-foods brands worldwide as an export partner/distributor of traditional Japanese foods.
Wholesale & MOQCase consignments via Mitoku export + macrobiotic importers; retail jars
Key exporters & distributorsMitoku Co., Natural Import Company (US)
Export regulationNon-alcoholic, shelf-stable; standard food labelling. Established macrobiotic export brand. No quarantine.
Market demandEstablished macrobiotic/natural-foods demand US/GB/DE/FR; health-food retail and natural-sweetener channels.
How to source itMitoku Co. export operation and its global natural-foods distributor network; JETRO; natural-products fairs (Natural Products Expo, Anuga).
Verified sourceshttps://mitoku.com/company/; https://www.mitoku.com/about-us/
MakerMitoku Co. / traditional koji makers
OriginJapan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Amazake
Available inUS, GB, DE, FR
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1901.90
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