Food · Sweeteners
Tonkatsu Sauce
とんかつソース (Tonkatsu-sōsu)
Also known as: Tonkatsu sauce, とんかつソース, Bulldog tonkatsu sauce
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | とんかつソース |
| Common Japanese notations | とんかつソース, トンカツソース |
| Origin | Tonkatsu sauce — sweet thick sauce for breaded pork cutlet (tonkatsu); principal volume Japanese producers Bulldog Sauce (Bulldog Tonkatsu Sauce — established 1902, the volume retail leader), Otafuku, Kagome, Kewpie; multiple variants (concentrated, fruit-based) |
| Typical functions | Tonkatsu accompaniment — defining application, Korokke and other deep-fried foods, BBQ-style sauce |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Multiple allergens (wheat, soybean, apple) typical disclosure. |
Tonkatsu Sauce (とんかつソース) is the sweet thick sauce defining tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) accompaniment. Bulldog Sauce (founded 1902) is the volume retail leader.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Bottled tonkatsu sauce retail (Bulldog, Otafuku, others)
What it is
Sweet thick sauce based on vegetables, fruit, vinegar, sugar, and spices.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Tonkatsu defining application.
Korokke and other fried foods.
BBQ-style.
For OEM: bottled retail OEM, private-label.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Multiple allergens disclosure typical.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established Japanese-cuisine retail. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US Japanese-cuisine retail. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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References
- Bulldog Sauce production specifications
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.