The delicious taste of fermentation created by traditional sea salt and organic brown rice! Umi no Sei "Organic Shio Koji" 170g

Use it as a base coat or as a seasoning - easily elevate your everyday cooking

The traditional sea salt "Umi no Sei" made from the pure seawater of Izu Oshima has come together with domestic organic brown rice koji that is grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

The enzymes produced by koji mold bring out the umami of the ingredients, while salt, rich in natural minerals, adds a deep richness. This authentic fermented seasoning is delivered in a tube that can be squeezed with one hand.

This product is produced by Suya Shigeru Co., Ltd., a long-established brewery headquartered in Tateshina, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture, just like the 3-year-aged miso we sell in our store. Their 130-year history and commitment to preserving natural fermentation are what support the high quality of this product.

The ingredients speak to you with their gentle benefits

• 100% domestic ingredients
  We use only domestically produced brown rice and salt. Because the origin is clearly specified, we can always deliver consistent quality and freshness.
• Made with organic brown rice koji grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, this product is certified organic by the JAS Organic Standards. The safety mark ensures quality at a glance.
• Additive-free and gluten-free. Contains no artificial seasonings, preservatives, or wheat-derived ingredients. Perfect for those with allergies or who want to enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients.
• The tube container makes cooking easy. You can squeeze out just the amount you need without getting your hands dirty, so there's no need to measure or wash up. You can use it all up, keeping it fresh until the very last drop.

Umi no Sei's Special Manufacturing Method

• Seawater is concentrated in a traditional three-dimensional salt field using the sun and a flat pot method, and then slowly crystallized in a flat pot, trapping all the minerals.
• The magic of brown rice koji: enzymes such as amylase and protease naturally bring out the sweetness and umami of the ingredients.
• No additives are used, including umami seasonings, sweeteners, or alcohol, allowing the deep flavor of the ingredients to shine through.

Enjoyable ways to enhance your dining table

• For seasoning: Marinate meat or fish to make it moist and juicy.
• For instant pickles: Simply mix with vegetables to make delicious Shio Koji pickles.
• As a seasoning to add richness: add one spoonful to stir-fries, simmered dishes, and soups.
• For dressing/sauce: Mix with olive oil and lemon juice to make your own original dressing.

About Uminosei Co., Ltd.

As a pioneering company in Japan's natural sea salt industry, we provide high-quality salt while maintaining traditional manufacturing methods. With the enactment of the Salt Industry Modernization Temporary Measures Act in 1972, Japan's traditional salt fields were completely abolished, and the only salt available in Japan was refined sodium chloride produced using ion-exchange membranes. Essential nutrients that play important roles in health, such as iron, copper, manganese, chromium, and zinc, were all removed.

In response to the activities of scholars and consumers, the "Edible Salt Research Committee" was formed, and a movement to revive natural salt began. Despite being hindered by the Salt Monopoly Act, research into traditional salt-making methods using sun-dried salt and open-air pots continued, and "Umi no Sei" was finally born.

In 1977, Japan's first sun-dried sea salt, "Umi no Sei Hoshi Shio (Blue Label)," was born on Izu Oshima, followed by the revival of traditional sea salt, "Umi no Sei Arashio (Red Label)," in 1984, reviving salt production using traditional methods. With the Salt Monopoly Act revised in 1985 and completely abolished in 1997, Umi no Sei products have become widely distributed throughout the country. Today, Umi no Sei offers a wide variety of salts made using a unique method that utilizes natural energy, contributing to the revival of a healthy and delicious food culture.

Umi no Sei is a pioneer in the natural salt industry that respects the traditions nurtured by our ancestors and stubbornly continues to produce products that make the most of the blessings of nature. It is an indispensable and precious company that continues to support the health and dining tables of the Japanese people.