Okada Family Organic Shiro (White) Miso

Okada (Okada Honten) · Japan (Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture)
Seasonings Miso Ambient Growing export

The Okada family produces small-batch organic fermented foods in Kurashiki, Okayama, including white miso, amazake and rice koji. Their organic white miso is noted as a favorite in European and Asian markets and is being introduced to the US through curated channels (e.g., Umami Insider). White (saikyo-style) miso is sweet, smooth and low-salt, ideal for marinades, dressings and light soups. Artisan organic positioning fits clean-label demand.

The supplierKurashiki (Okayama) small-batch organic fermentation family; miso + amazake + koji
Why it sells abroadSmall-batch organic white miso with EU/Asia traction; clean-label

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CertificationsOrganic (confirmed): Okada family, Kurashiki (Okayama), small-batch organic fermentation using organic-farming ingredients; the family's Marukura line is JAS-organic and FDA-registered (2017). White (shiro) miso confirmed.
Pack formatsRetail tubs (confirmed at retail via Umami Insider / Marufuku-style 7oz); 300g/500g specific sizes plausible
Shelf lifeSweet white miso typically 6-9 months; refrigerate (not maker-confirmed exact figure)
StorageRefrigerate
Minimum orderTypical: mixed pallet via importer
Lead timeTypical: 8-12 weeks
CapacityTypical: very small artisan batch
Container loadTypical: LCL (chilled/ambient mixed)
PricingTypical: USD 10-16 retail per 300-500g
OEM / private labelBrand-led / small artisan scale; OEM not separately verified
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsUmami Insider, EU/Asia specialty importers
Export regulationSoybean + rice allergens; organic cert needed for claim; low-salt sweet style; no MSG
Market demandNiche-premium; chefs and organic consumers
How to source itOkada/Marukura -> Umami Insider / EU-Asia importers -> overseas specialty retail
Verified sourceshttps://umami-insider.com/pages/meet-our-foodmakers; https://thejapanstore.jp/products/koji_023
MakerOkada Family small-batch fermentation house
OriginJapan (Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Miso
Available inUnited States, France, Germany +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2103.90
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