At Daitoku Soy Sauce, we practice manufacturing that coexists with nature, based on the pillars of "organic," "local," and "traditional." Our worldview is to connect food culture that nurtures life to the future by accompanying the rhythms of nature. To achieve this, we are thoroughly committed to everything from raw material selection to the manufacturing process and product development.
First, all raw materials are limited to domestic sources, with no pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or genetically modified ingredients used. We value relationships where producers are visible, collaborating with organic JAS-certified farms in Hokkaido, Hyogo, Tottori, and other regions, as well as farmers practicing stork farming methods. This ensures that you can eat ingredients with peace of mind, without worrying about post-harvest risk.
In terms of production, we carefully brew natural wines over one to two years at Sugi Kura, home to a variety of microorganisms such as brewery yeast and lactic acid bacteria. By not adding artificial temperature control to the mash and letting it follow seasonal temperature changes, it achieves a deep flavor that maximizes the power of nature. In today's world, where rapid brewing is mainstream, preserving traditional methods without sparing effort or time is our pride and our responsibility to ensure food safety and security.
They are also focusing on developing products that utilize local resources, such as fish sauce made from unused fish from Tajima and sansho soy sauce made from local Asakura sansho. These efforts also contribute to reducing food loss, conserving biodiversity, and revitalizing local economies. From the perspective of the SDGs, we continue to take on daily challenges to contribute to building a sustainable society.
During the product manufacturing process, there are many challenges such as managing fermentation, sourcing raw materials, and passing down traditional techniques, but under the philosophy of "creating food that nurtures life," all staff work together as one.