{"title":"Yamaroku","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eYamaroku Shoyu is a fifth-generation, family-owned Japanese soy sauce brewery based on Shodoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture. The island is known for olives, somen noodles, and soy sauce brewing, making it an ideal place for traditional shoyu production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eSince its founding over 150 years ago, Yamaroku has brewed soy sauce in large cedar wooden barrels called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"370\"\u003ekioke\u003c\/em\u003e. These barrels house living lactic acid bacteria and yeasts that slowly develop deep flavor, aroma, and natural umami over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eYamaroku is famous for its rare re-fermentation method. After two years of aging, the soy sauce is extracted, returned to the barrel, and fermented again for another two years. This creates a rich, mellow, slightly sweet soy sauce with exceptional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yamaroku-tsurubishio-shoyu-japanese-soy-sauce-500ml","title":"Yamaroku Tsurubishio Shoyu Barrel Aged Japanese Soy Sauce 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaroku Tsurubishio Shoyu is a premium Japanese barrel-aged soy sauce made of high quality natural ingredients and by following traditional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTsurubishio Shoyu has dark, almost black color, very rich and strong scent, and mellow taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe soy sauce is aged in large wooden barrels which have been used for over 150 years since the foundation of Yamaroku. The passage of time makes the lactic acid bacteria and yeasts settle tightly inside the barrels, giving the soy sauce a distinctive flavor and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this soy sauce different from the others is Yamaroku's \"re-preparation method\". While conventional soy sauces are sold into market after 2-years-fermentation, Yamaroku once extracts the soy sauce from the barrel, puts it into the barrel again, and ferments it for another 2 years. This makes the flavor very rich and full.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClose the bottle cap tightly once opened, and store it in a cool and dark place. Avoid direct heat or sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Whole soybeans, wheat, salt\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNet contents: 500ml\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamaroku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39337295675475,"sku":"YRKU-TSBSHO-500","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1969\/5775\/files\/Yamaroku-Tsurubishio-Shoyu-Barrel-Aged-Japanese-Soy-Sauce-500ml-1-2024-08-14T06_39_38.994Z.jpg?v=1743422030"},{"product_id":"yamaroku-kikubishio-shoyu-japanese-soy-sauce-500ml","title":"Yamaroku Kikubishio Shoyu Barrel Aged Japanese Soy Sauce 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaroku Kikubishio Shoyu is a premium Japanese soy sauce made of high quality natural ingredients and following traditional techniques. Compared with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japanesetaste.pro\/products\/yamaroku-tsurubishio-shoyu-japanese-soy-sauce-500ml\" title=\"Yamaroku Tsurubishio Shoyu Japanese Soy Sauce 500ml\"\u003eTsurubishio soy sauce\u003c\/a\u003e, this orthodox soy sauce has a blander flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKikubishio Shoyu has a beautiful red brown color, faintly sweet scent, and light taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe soy sauce is still made in large wooden barrels which have been used for over 150 years since the foundation of Yamaroku. The passage of time makes the lactic acid bacteria and yeasts settle tightly inside the barrels, giving the soy sauce a distinctive flavor and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Kikubishio different from the other soy sauces is the ingredients. Kikubishio Shoyu is made with Tanba kuromame (Japanese high class black soybean) and Japanese wheat cultivar called Sanuki-no-Yume which is originally bred for udon. These make the soy sauce's umami and aroma richer and unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBased on its bland taste, Kikubishio is the best choice in seasoning the dishes in simple way that its sharpness will enrich the taste of the foods without disrupting their original flavor. Its beautiful color is useful in making visually beautiful dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to enjoy this soy sauce is simply add it to the egg rice or cooked shiitake so that you can further appreciate its aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIts bland taste boosts the umami of meat regardless of beef, pork, poultry, mutton, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNet contents: 500ml\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Tanba black soybean, Sanuki-no-Yume wheat, solar salt (from Mexico)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNutrition facts (per 100g): Energy 87kcal, protein 8.6g, fat 0.1g, carbohydrate 9.5g, sodium 14.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePotential allergens: Wheat, soybean\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Close the bottle cap tightly once opened, and store it in a cool and dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamaroku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39605903917139,"sku":"YRKU-KKBSHO-500","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1969\/5775\/files\/P-1-YRKU-KKBSHO-500-Yamaroku_Kikubishio_Shoyu_Barrel_Aged_Japanese_Soy_Sauce_500ml.jpg?v=1746156398"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1969\/5775\/collections\/yamaroku-japanese-taste.webp?v=1738672089","url":"https:\/\/japanesetaste.pro\/collections\/yamaroku.oembed","provider":"Japanese Taste","version":"1.0","type":"link"}