Tamaki Gold / Tamanishiki Rice (California-grown, Japanese-style)

Tamaki · USA (California)
Staples Rice Ambient Made overseas

A premium California-grown short-grain rice made from Koshihikari (Tamaki Gold) and a Koshihikari x Yumegokochi hybrid (Tamanishiki), milled with modern equipment and packed in nitrogen-filled bags for freshness. Japanese-owned but grown in the US under Japanese supervision — rated 'about as good as any Japan-grown rice except super-special types.' Positioned as the premium tier of overseas-grown Japanese-style rice for discerning home cooks and sushi chefs.

The supplierTamaki / Tamanishiki is a Japanese-owned California premium japonica milled by Williams Rice Milling / ADM-affiliated operations; positioned as the premium California short-grain (Tamaki Gold = super-premium, Tamanishiki = two-variety blend). Overseas-made (California). Established US B2B/English operations and foodservice presence.
Why it sells abroadThe premium California short-grain — closest California eating quality to Japan-origin Koshihikari, marketed for discerning sushi chefs and home gourmets at a value-premium vs. imported rice.

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CertificationsWilliams Rice Milling (Sacramento Valley, CA) produces Tamaki Gold California Koshihikari (confirmed maker/origin). California milling food-safety (HACCP / SQF / FSSC 22000) typical for US millers but specific certifier not cited. Domestic distribution, no phytosanitary import burden. Kosher: not publicly verified (no kosher mark found on public listings). Halal/Organic: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsRetail 4.4 lb / 15 lb bags confirmed on retail listings; 2 lb where offered; case packs e.g. 4.4 lb x6/case (typical).
Shelf life~12-18 months milled white rice.
StorageCool, dry, ambient.
Minimum orderTypical: distributor case/pallet MOQ in North America; FCL for export.
Lead timeTypical: 1–3 weeks domestic North America.
CapacityLarge California milling capacity; premium grade is a curated subset of total output.
Container loadTypical: 20ft ~18–20 t; 40ft ~24–26 t FCL ambient (mainly domestic distribution).
PricingEstimate: USD 2.50–4.00/kg wholesale; top of the California-grown premium tier, below Japan-origin.
OEM / private labelTamaki brand is owner-managed (Williams Rice Milling). California millers offer OEM/private-label generally, but OEM of this brand not confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQWilliams/Tamaki distribution and Asian-grocery wholesale; MOQ case to pallet
Key exporters & distributorsTamaki Rice (US)
Export regulationDomestic US food labeling; non-GMO claims; no Japan export barriers (grown in California)
Market demandGrowing premium demand in US/CA among quality-focused sushi restaurants and Japanese groceries seeking better-than-standard California rice.
How to source itWilliams Rice Milling / Tamaki (Japanese-owned) direct; US distributors; some availability via JFC/Wismettac channels.
Verified sourceshttps://www.tamakimai.com/; Amazon/Safeway Tamaki Gold retail listings (pack sizes)
MakerWilliams Rice Milling / Tamaki (Japanese-owned)
OriginUSA (California)
CategoryStaples / Rice
Available inUnited States, Canada
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessMade overseas
HS code1006.30
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