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MITOKU - Japan's Natural Foods Pioneer

Published in Macrobiotics Today, November/December 2002 (vol. 42, No. 6)

By John Belleme If you are cooking with a high quality, traditional Japanese food that was made in Japan or drink organic green tea that was grown in Japan, there is about an 80% chance it came from Mitoku Company, Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan. This company has profoundly influenced the eating habits of food conscious Americans……

Japanese Government Honors Mitoku for Contribution to Food Exports

We are delighted to announce that Mitoku has been awarded the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Prize at the 5th Awards for Excellence in Exports. This award is intended to shine a light on organizations and individuals involved in the export of Japanese foods. By recognizing their contributions, the Minist……

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……