Sato no Kirimochi (vacuum-packed mochi)

Sato Foods (Sato no Kirimochi) · Japan
Snacks & Sweets Mochi Ambient Established export

Individually vacuum-packed plain rice mochi blocks for grilling/boiling, the export-grade shelf-stable mochi staple. Pure rice (gluten-free claimable, vegan), ambient ~12-month shelf life, and a fixture in Asian groceries worldwide. The cleanest, most export-ready mochi format.

The supplierMajor: Sato Foods Co., Ltd. — Japan's leading packaged-mochi/rice-products maker, listed, industrial scale with established export of shelf-stable mochi; English B2B-capable.
Why it sells abroadShelf-stable authentic Japanese mochi without cold-chain; versatile (grill, soup/ozoni, desserts), single-ingredient clean label, ideal for retail and foodservice.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsPlain rice mochi is single-ingredient glutinous rice — vegan/vegetarian, wheat-free, gelatin-free (Halal/Kosher-friendly BASE). Halal: not publicly verified (no Sato Foods certificate found — verify facility). Kosher: not publicly verified. Sato Foods pioneered aseptic single-piece packing (oxygen-absorbing film); industrial food-safety standards plausible but not publicly SKU-confirmed.
Pack formatsRetail: individually-vacuum/aseptic-packed cut mochi, bag ~400g (~8-12 pieces; also 700g). Typical case: bag x10-12/case. (keep claimed, refined)
Shelf lifeCORRECTED/CONFIRMED: vacuum/aseptic-packed ~1-2 years ambient unopened (outer bag intact); once outer bag opened, individual packs lose protection — consume within 1-2 days. (claimed '12 months' is conservative; actual up to ~2 years)
StorageAmbient unopened (oxygen-absorbing individual film); after opening outer bag, refrigerate and use within 1-2 days.
Minimum orderTypical: importer case minimums; FCL for direct (dense product).
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks.
CapacityVery high; industrial.
Container loadTypical: 20ft (mochi is dense/heavy) ~1,000-1,400 cartons.
PricingEstimate: JPY ~300-500 per bag FOB.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label not publicly documented — treat as not confirmed; inquire with Sato Foods.
Wholesale & MOQSato Foods export + Asian-grocery distributors (Wismettac/JFC, Nishimoto); MOQ by case
Key exporters & distributorsSato Foods, Wismettac Asian Foods, JFC International
Export regulationRice-only (low allergen, gluten-free/vegan claimable); ambient ~12 months; choking-hazard advisory expected in some markets; minimal additives.
Market demandStrong and growing; mochi-texture trend, Asian-grocery staple US/CA/GB/AU/SG/HK plus mainstream natural/gluten-conscious channels (rice-based).
How to source itSato Foods export division / authorized distributors; Asian-grocery importers; FOODEX; JETRO/GFP. (keep claimed; OEM not confirmed)
Verified sourceshttps://www.satosyokuhin.co.jp/en; https://misosoup.site/how-long-does-mochi-rice-cake-last/
MakerSato Foods Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Mochi
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom +5 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1904.90
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