Shokin Tsuyu, made by Shokin Soy Sauce, is an authentic concentrated dashi from "the taste of Shodoshima," the home of soy sauce.
For the dashi, we use only the finest katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) that are considered top-grade for their superior flavor and umami.
This is a Kanto-style tsuyu. We have pursued superior quality by blending natural brewed soy sauce, made with domestic whole soybeans, domestic wheat, and sun-dried salt, with sugar.
About Shokin Soy Sauce:Barrel brewing, diversity, and fermentation environment are important for a refined flavor with a high degree of perfection.
Shokin Soy Sauce is brewed in wooden barrels. It is often said that "the bacteria in the brewery create deliciousness," but we believe that "managing the moromi with an emphasis on diversity" is the key.
Soy sauce brewed in large outdoor tanks, which is suitable for stable quality and mass production, has a strong umami and high aroma, resulting in a highly refined soy sauce. However, it can also feel monotonous, as it is an engineered product.
On the other hand, brewing in "wooden barrels" like Shokin Soy Sauce results in a complex flavor. It is an open-type brewing method without a lid. Furthermore, since it is naturally brewed at room temperature, it is brewed according to the temperature changes of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. At Shokin Soy Sauce, fermentation by the main yeast begins in May, when the temperature exceeds 20°C, and peaks at the end of June, regardless of whether it is brewed in November or March. The flavor begins to mature in August, and the color, aroma, and taste continue to deepen from September onwards.
Even the shortest brewing period, for usukuchi (light-colored) soy sauce, is about one year. For koikuchi (dark-colored) soy sauce, it is 1 to 2.5 years, and for saishikomi (double-brewed) soy sauce, it is 2 to 3 years. Because it is continuously influenced by the brewery and human management over a long period, the way it is handled during this time determines the final product.
For example, microorganisms that degrade flavor often appear on surfaces exposed to air. Also, for the first summer after brewing, the moromi can easily separate, with completely different states at the top, middle, and bottom. Therefore, it is necessary for humans to stir it to a near-uniform state before separation becomes extreme. Furthermore, dirt on the sides of the barrels and on the floors and walls of the brewery can impart strong, undesirable odors to the moromi, so the barrels and brewery must be kept clean at all times.
At Shokin Soy Sauce, "stirring" is done about 20 times between April and July. During this period, the moromi continuously changes, separating, becoming near-uniform, and drying on the surface. Unlike the constant uniformity of brewing in large outdoor tanks, we believe that barrel brewing, which involves continuous complex states, results in soy sauce with a complex and deep flavor. Therefore, we emphasize diversity, and when stirring, we manage with a clear image of when to stir, how to achieve uniformity through stirring, and what the subsequent separation will be like, to approach our target soy sauce.
■ Product Name: Tsuyu Mentsuyu, Unsweetened, Shokin Tsuyu, 300ml, Shokin Soy Sauce, Katsuobushi, Domestic Whole Soybeans, Sun-dried Salt, Soy Sauce, Dashi
■ Contents: 300ml x 3
■ Ingredients: Soy sauce (honjozo) (contains soybeans and wheat), sugar, dried bonito flakes, salt
■ How to Enjoy:Soba tsuyu: 1:2 (dilution ratio)Udon tsuyu (zaru/kamaage): 1:2Somen tsuyu: 1:2Tempura tsuyu, Yudofu (boiled tofu): 1:2Kakejiru (hot broth for soba/udon): 1:4
Also use for seasoning other dishes.
■ Manufacturer or Seller: Shokin Soy Sauce Co., Ltd.
■ Best Before: 1 year 6 months
■ Storage Method: Store away from direct sunlight.
■ Precautions for Use: After opening, store in the refrigerator and use as soon as possible.
■ Country of Manufacture: Japan
■ Nutritional Information: [Nutrition Facts] Per 100mlEnergy: 57kcalProtein: 3.9gFat: 0.0gCarbohydrates: 10.4gSalt equivalent: 6.1g
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Product Number: shokin-tuyu3