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Fermentation

[video width="1080" height="1920" mp4="https://www.mitoku.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/シーケンス-Taihei_final.mp4"][/video]   From soy sauce to sake, miso and vinegar, fermentation is the driving force behind many of Japan’s most famed culinary treasures. Indeed, it is rare to encounter a traditional Japanese meal that does not include some kind of fermented ingredient or dish. Fermentation is a complex process whereby microorganisms break down sugars and other carbohydrates into org……

Who We Are

Mitoku Co., Ltd. has been a leading exporter of Japanese organic and natural foods for over 50 years. We believe that the traditional diet which has developed in Japan over the past several centuries can make a great contribution to the rest of the world, providing foods that are wholesome, nutritious, and delicious. Our mission is to introduce……

Miso

Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning and health food that has been an integral ingredient in Japanese cooking for centuries. This thick, savory fermented soybean paste is high in protein, rich in umami, and incredibly versatile. Miso exemplifies the many health benefits of fermented foods, being rich with enzymes, vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, and essential amino acids. Traditional miso is fermented for long periods in large wooden casks, which provide an ideal environment for bacter……

Tamari Gluten-Free Soy Sauce

Organic Tamari Gluten-Free Soy Sauce

Mitoku's traditional organic tamari is long aged in wood, contains no wheat, and is made with a very high percentage of whole soybeans. This gluten-free tamari is made with ten parts soybeans to five parts water, which means that, during brewing, the moromi (mash) of whol……

Matcha

Organic Matcha

Matcha, which literally means “powder tea”, is a finely milled green tea powder. This treasured drink is an integral part of the culture of Japan, and is perhaps best known for its role in the traditional tea ceremony.

Matcha is distinguished……

Traditional Miso

Mitoku’s miso range, made with highest quality organic ingredients, represents the finest of this traditional seasoning and health food. Miso is integral to authentic Japanese cooking thanks to its bold umami and great versatility. Its rich, complex flavor depends on the fermentation processes that are fundamental to traditional production. This is what sets our miso apart from quickly fermented, mass-produced products.

Fermentation develops the aroma, flavor, an……