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Sokuseki Sumashi-jiru (Instant Clear Soup)

即席すまし汁 (Sokuseki Sumashi-jiru)

Also known as: Sokuseki sumashi-jiru, Instant clear soup, 即席吸い物, Suimono

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name即席すまし汁
Common Japanese notations即席すまし汁, 即席吸い物, ソクセキスマシジル
OriginInstant clear-soup convenience product; principal volume brands Nagatanien Sumashi-jiru, Marukome, Kayanoya premium
Typical functionsConvenience household sumashi-jiru (clear soup), Bento accompaniment
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. **High salt content (~45%)**. Multiple allergens (wheat, soybean, fish) typical disclosure.

Sokuseki Sumashi-jiru (即席すまし汁) is convenience instant clear-soup. Nagatanien is the established market leader.

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Functions

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Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Sachet instant sumashi-jiru retail

What it is

Dehydrated clear-soup mix with dashi, salt, MSG, dried garnishes.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Convenience household clear soup.

Bento accompaniment.

For OEM: instant sumashi-jiru production OEM.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. High salt content disclosure. Multiple allergens disclosure.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNiche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 即席すまし汁

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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