This soy sauce is fermented and aged for over a year, crafted with the skill and dedication of artisans who uphold the traditions of soy sauce-making passed down from the Edo period to the present day. Brewed in wooden barrels, it boasts a fragrant, moist, and naturally sweet flavor. Matsumoto Soy Sauce Shop's 1L bottled Kura Soy Sauce is made from soybeans grown in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, and domestic wheat. It's carefully aged in a brewery dating back to the Edo period, approximately 200 years ago, using indigenous "brewery yeast." The natural fermentation and aging process, carried out in traditional wooden barrels for over a year, allows the yeast and lactic acid bacteria to develop a rich aroma, deep body, and natural sweetness. Harnessing the power of the brewing bacteria resident in the walls of the brewery and the cedar barrels, artisans carefully manage the fermentation process by using a paddle. Using the "saishikomi" (second-brewing) technique, this soy sauce has a stronger sweetness and umami flavor than regular soy sauce, and is highly acclaimed for its color, taste, and aroma. This versatile soy sauce can be used for a wide variety of purposes, from dipping sashimi in soy sauce to simmered dishes and pouring over other dishes. Its mellow, rich flavor evokes the traditions and artisanal craftsmanship of Kawagoe.

Matsumoto Soy Sauce Store Kura Soy Sauce (Bottle) 1L Product Specifications