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Japanese Pickles

Japanese Pickles
Tsukemono are a cornerstone of the Japanese diet, usually eaten as a side dish with rice. There are various types depending on the pickling method used. Nukazuke are made from fresh vegetables like cucumbers and Chinese cabbage, pickled in a pot of nuka (rice bran). Other types of pickles include sokusekizuke (quickly prepared pickles), kasuzuke (pickled in sake lees) and kojizuke (pickled in malted rice). Salt used in the pickling process helps the water in the vegetables to seep out, creating the characteristic texture of tsukemono.

“Taro” Takuan and Kimchi for export
Tokai Pickling Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1941, Tokai Pickling Co is the leading brand of Japanese pickles. It is often said that Japanese people owe their longevity to their low fat diet poor in meat and rich in vegetables; winter preserves such as takuan (pickled radish) are a familiar and healthy source of minerals and vitamins. Made from native horseradish, the manufacturing of Taro Takuan has been revised to comply with additive laws in export countries, which means it is now enjoyed worldwide as a healthy condiment.

“Taro” Takuan and Kimchi for export