Ninben Tsuyu / Mentsuyu & Gluten-Free Ponzu (Nihonbashi, since 1699)

Ninben · Japan (Nihonbashi, Tokyo)
Seasonings Dashi & Umami Ambient Growing export

Katsuobushi/dashi house since 1699. Tsuyu-no-moto, straight mentsuyu, 3x kombu tsuyu (vegan, no preservatives) and an allergen-friendly gluten-free ponzu (no soy/wheat/sesame). Exported via international retailers.

The supplierFounded 1699, Nihonbashi Tokyo; one of Japan's oldest katsuobushi/dashi specialists; preserves dashi culture with additive-conscious tsuyu/ponzu lines.
Why it sells abroad320+ year dashi heritage; vegan kombu tsuyu and rare allergen-free ponzu for restricted diets

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsConfirmed: Vegan kombu tsuyu (no animal-derived ingredients, no preservatives); gluten-free / allergen-free ponzu and tsuyu lines (no soybeans, no wheat, no sesame — soy-free sauce from millets/sesame-free options). Ninben since 1699, Nihonbashi.
Pack formats400ml mentsuyu straight; 1000ml tsuyu-no-moto / kombu tsuyu; ponzu bottles (confirmed)
Shelf life12-18 months unopened (typical)
StorageAmbient unopened; refrigerate after opening
Minimum orderTypical: case via importer (e.g., 12-pack)
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks ex-Japan; faster from US importer stock
CapacityEstablished heritage brand (mid-large)
Container loadTypical: FCL for committed importers; LCL otherwise
PricingMid-premium; heritage-brand positioning
OEM / private labelBrand-led; limited private label not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQYes (foodservice/retail via importers)
Key exporters & distributorsNinben (export), US/EU specialty importers
Export regulationFish/soy/wheat allergen (mentsuyu); GF ponzu is soy/wheat/sesame-free; vegan kombu tsuyu
Market demandStrong — mentsuyu/tsuyu staple for ramen/soba and allergen-conscious markets
How to source itVia US/EU Japanese-food importers (Amazon, Walmart) or direct Ninben export
Verified sourceshttps://www.ninben.jp/products/gluten-free-tsuyu-no-moto/; https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Hokkaido-Concentrated-Preservatives-Product/dp/B00886NLIG; https://gojapanned.com/products/niben-japanese-ponzu-vinegar-wheat-soy-free-gluten-free-allergen-friendly-yuzu-kombu-blend-since-1699
MakerNinben Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Nihonbashi, Tokyo)
CategorySeasonings / Dashi & Umami
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelDTC/Online
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code210410
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