[Uchibori Jozo Co., Ltd.] Uchibori Jozo, which continues to make vinegar starting from sake brewing in Gifu Prefecture, releases the first ponzu from its popular organic series.
“Mino Organic Ponzu”, which is so mellow that you can drink it, will go on sale from September 1st (Sunday)
*Uchibori Brewing Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 1, 2024
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Uchibori Jozo, which continues to make vinegar starting from sake brewing in Gifu Prefecture, releases the first ponzu from its popular organic series.
“Mino Organic Ponzu”, which is so mellow that you can drink it, will go on sale from September 1st (Sunday)
Uchibori Jozo Co., Ltd. (437-1 Ikitsushi, Yaotsu-cho, Kamo-gun, Gifu Prefecture), which manufactures and sells vinegar and vinegar-related products, has released its first ponzu product from its popular organic series that uses carefully selected organic ingredients. “Mino Organic Ponzu” will be newly released on September 1st (Sunday). ・Website: https://www.uchibori.com/
・Purchase here: https://www.uchibori.biz/
■Three points of Mino organic ponzu sauce
1. A new product born from the popular organic series that has sold a total of 6.4 million units.
Uchibori Jozo’s organic series is an organic food product manufactured using crops and raw materials grown in accordance with Organic JAS, and includes a total of 7 types, including “Mino Organic Pure Apple Vinegar” and “Mino Organic Sushi Vinegar,” with a total sales of 6.4 million yen. This is a popular series that sells books and has been around for over 20 years. Organic food does not rely on pesticides or synthetic fertilizers and is produced based on the circulation of natural resources, so it is thought that it can conserve soil and water and reduce the burden on the ecosystem, which is good for both people and the environment. It is attracting attention as a gentle and sustainable agriculture.
With the support of the government’s Green Food System Strategy*1, organic conversion of farmland is expanding, and related to this, product development is becoming more active in the processed food field. The domestic organic processed food market will grow at an average annual growth rate of 3.1% from FY2018 to FY2022*2.
Additionally, as understanding of the SDGs and environmental issues deepens, the market for organic processed foods is expected to further expand.
*1 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Green Food System Strategy https://www.maff.go.jp/j/kanbo/kankyo/seisaku/midori/ *2 Source: Yano Research Institute, Inc. “Organic and Natural Food Market Survey (2023)” (published on September 7, 2023)
-What is organic JAS certification-
This is a national standard established by the Minister of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for organic foods that do not rely on chemical substances such as pesticides and chemical fertilizers. A registered certification body inspects to ensure that production is in compliance with Organic JAS, and only businesses certified based on the results can affix the Organic JAS mark to their products. At the development stage, it is necessary to find delicious ingredients that meet the organic JAS conditions, and even after development, it is necessary to record the daily manufacturing process in detail, create various documents, and manage according to detailed rules. We put a lot of time, effort, and effort into delivering it to you.
This time, we were able to secure organic citrus juice, which had previously been difficult to supply stably, which led to the development and release of Uchibori Brewing’s first organic ponzu.
2. Ponzu sauce is so mild that you can’t help but drink it.
We use mellow domestic organic pure rice vinegar made through the traditional sake brewing process, organic sugar beet sugar with a refreshing sweetness, organic soy sauce, and Ichiban dashi made from bonito flakes and kelp, while taking into account the balance of taste. Made with a unique blend of 9 carefully selected ingredients in a well-balanced combination. Although it is not a product for drinking, it is an elegant ponzu with a soft acidity and sweetness that is so mellow that you can’t help but drink it.
The delicious ponzu sauce is so delicious that you can even drink the juice you put it on, so it won’t become spicy even if you add too much. Sprinkle it on hot dishes to get the most out of this flavor. organic rice
-Recommended ways to eat using Mino organic ponzu sauce-
Steamed pork belly and seasonal vegetables
Seared bonito
Roast Beef ~Grated Ponzu~
・Recipe introduction: https://www.uchibori.com/recipe/search/?id=100
3.Uses 3 carefully selected organic domestic Japanese citrus juices The most important point about the organic ingredients of Mino Organic Ponzu is that it uses three carefully selected organic Japanese citrus juices: “Kabosu”, “Yuzu”, and “Yukou”.
1. Organic kabosu fruit juice from Oita Prefecture
Oita Prefecture ranks number one in Japan in terms of Kabosu production, accounting for 99% of production. Among them, we purchase from the only farm in Japan that grows organic JAS-certified Kabosu. We use organic kabosu, which is produced with great care for nature, the earth, and the future of children, and is safe for everyone. organic kabosu
2. Organic yuzu juice from Miyazaki Prefecture
We use “safe and delicious” yuzu juice grown in Miyazaki Prefecture using natural farming methods that have been cultivated through dialogue with yuzu for nearly 40 years, putting the original vitality of yuzu first.
organic yuzu
3. Organic Yuko fruit juice from Tokushima Prefecture
We use Yuko, which has a sour, sweet and bitter taste, from a farm in Tokushima Prefecture that practices organic farming, with the hope that the products we make can be used with confidence and taste the real taste. I’m doing it.
organic destination
■Mino Organic Ponzu Product Overview
– Product name: Mino Organic Ponzu
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Ingredients: Organic soy sauce (contains soybeans and wheat) (manufactured in Japan), organic rice vinegar, organic sugar beet, organic kabosu juice, organic yuzu juice, organic yuko juice, salt, bonito flakes, kelp
– Contents: 360ml 6 bottles, 4 combinations
– Nutrition information (per tablespoon): Energy 16 kcal, protein 0.4 g, fat 0 g, carbohydrates 3.6 g, salt equivalent 1.2 g
– Shelf life: 1 year from the date of manufacture
– Storage method: Please store away from direct sunlight.
– Price: 1,000 yen (1,080 yen including tax)
– Sales start date: September 1, 2024
-Sales location: Sequentially on EC site
(https://www.uchibori.biz/) and in stores such as supermarkets ■Product developer comments
With the growing awareness of food safety, we were able to secure organic citrus juice, which had been difficult to provide in a stable manner, along with our desire to deliver safe and secure food, leading to the development of Mino Organic Ponzu. .
The challenge during development was that it was difficult to create the ideal flavor using limited organic ingredients in order to obtain organic certification. After making many prototypes using carefully selected ingredients, we were able to create an elegant and mellow flavor that retains the flavor and texture of ponzu sauce. Since ponzu sauce brings out the deliciousness of the ingredients, we recommend pouring it over it as is. Whether it’s simply slicing onions or pouring it over luxurious roast beef, it’s safe, secure, and has a mellow taste, so be sure to drink up the ponzu sauce. (Product Development Department
Tsuge)
■What is Uchibori Brewing?
Founded in Yaotsu-cho, Gifu Prefecture in 1891, the company produces vinegar, starting with sake production. The character “vinegar” is written from “tori” (sake) to “乍” (make), and the basic idea is that “vinegar production begins with sake production”, and the basic philosophy of vinegar production is that of clean water, clean air, and the environment that are important for vinegar production. We base our existence on “water, air, and microorganisms,” using the vigorously growing acetic acid bacteria as our raw materials. We have a consistent production system starting from raw materials, such as polishing our own rice and making “Ichiban dashi” from Rishiri kelp and dried bonito flakes made in Makurazaki that we shave in-house on the same day. By performing unique processing (rice polishing, koji making, distillation, dashi stock, etc.) that takes full advantage of the rice, we are able to deliver unique,
high-quality products that cannot be found anywhere else.