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Ten-tsuyu (Tempura Dipping Sauce)
天つゆ (Ten-tsuyu)
Also known as: Ten-tsuyu, Tempura dipping sauce, 天つゆ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 天つゆ |
| Common Japanese notations | 天つゆ, テンツユ, 天汁 |
| Origin | Pre-mixed tempura dipping sauce combining dashi, soy sauce, mirin (sometimes salt); served warm with tempura accompanied by grated daikon and ginger; principal producers Mizkan, Kikkoman, Yamasa, Ninben |
| Typical functions | Tempura dipping sauce — defining application, Foodservice and home tempura accompaniment |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Multiple allergens (wheat, soybean) typical disclosure. |
Ten-tsuyu (天つゆ) is pre-mixed tempura dipping sauce combining dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. Served warm with tempura.
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- Bottled ten-tsuyu retail
What it is
Pre-mixed tempura dipping sauce.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Tempura dipping.
For OEM: bottled retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Multiple allergens disclosure.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established Japanese-cuisine retail. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US Japanese-cuisine retail. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 天つゆ (ぽん酢しょうゆ市販品 17137)
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.