Yokoi Akazu (Red) Sake-Lees Sushi Vinegar (Michelin-grade)

Yokoi · Japan (Shinkiba, Tokyo)
Seasonings Vinegar & Mirin Ambient Established export

Tokyo brewer specializing in traditional aged-sake-lees 'Akazu' red vinegar prized for sushi; used by 23 of Japan's 29 Michelin-starred sushi restaurants. International distribution available, with organic-JAS/Non-GMO and Halal options on request.

The supplierFounded 1937 (originally timber trading); only traditional vinegar brewer of its kind making Akazu red vinegar from long-aged sake lees; supplies top-tier sushi restaurants.
Why it sells abroadBenchmark Akazu red sushi vinegar used by most Michelin-starred Japanese sushi houses; export certs (Organic/Non-GMO/Halal) on request

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CertificationsOrganic JAS + Non-GMO on part of line; Halal on request (per maker, for export buyers)
Pack formatsBottles + foodservice; Typical: 500ml-1.8L, jerry cans
Shelf lifeTypical: ~24 months ambient unopened
StorageCool, dark, ambient
Minimum orderTypical: case via distributor
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: specialist brewer
Container loadTypical: LCL/FCL
PricingTypical: premium chef-grade vinegar
OEM / private labelPossible
Wholesale & MOQYes - HORECA/specialty wholesale
Key exporters & distributorsNihon Ichiban, Haruki Trading, Nishikidori (FR)
Export regulationJapan-brewed vinegar; organic JAS / Non-GMO / Halal available on request for designated SKUs
Market demandGrowing - premium sushi/HORECA worldwide
How to source itYokoi official / Nihon Ichiban / Nishikidori
Verified sourceshttps://yokoi-vinegar.com/products/red-vinegar; https://nihon-ichiban.com/yokoi-vinegar/; https://www.nishikidori.com/en/brand/10-yokoi-jyozo
MakerYokoi's Vinegar Brewing Co., Ltd. (横井醸造) - founded 1937
OriginJapan (Shinkiba, Tokyo)
CategorySeasonings / Vinegar & Mirin
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2209.00 (vinegar)
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