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Ume Products

Umeboshi, or Japanese pickled plums, are the jewels in the crown of Japan’s pickling tradition. They have been consumed for over a thousand years, first as a medicine, thought to prevent fatigue, purify water, and purge toxins, and later as a flavorful condiment. Mitoku’s umeboshi are made following an ancient, all-natural process, refined over centuries in the villages of Wakayama prefecture. These organically grown Japanese plums are pickled in salt, then soaked with zesty shiso leaf to imp……

Recipes

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Pickles

Pickled foods or tsukemono are an integral part of the Japanese diet. Originally developed out of necessity as way to preserve food before the advent of refrigeration, Japanese pickles now exist in wide variety of forms, with regional specialties boasting their own unique and subtle variations in flavor. Mitoku's suppliers make naturally deli……

Shirataki Noodles

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Shirataki is a Japanese noodle made using the tuberous root of the konjac plant. These noodles, which are typically long and thin with a translucent white or brown color, have long been a featur……

Production Methods

8_mixing-rice-and-koji Mitoku works in collaboration with producers that share our commitment to quality and authenticity. Here, we introduce the traditional production methods that make our products special.

Product Stories – Behind Mitoku’s Products

8_mixing-rice-and-koji Every single product handled by Mitoku has been subject to a painstaking process of evaluation, which takes into account everything from ingredients and flavor to production and product safety. Only top quality items that meet our strict criteria are selected to be part of the Mitoku product fami……

Noodles

There are a wide variety of Japanese noodles, with the three main types being soba (made from buckwheat), udon, and ramen (both made from wheat). The best way to enjoy Japanese soba or udon is to visit a traditional store where the noodles are made by hand. The taste and texture of fresh hand-made noodles is……