At a glance
- Japanese name
- ミツカンホールディングス
- Established
- 1804
- Location
- Handa, Aichi
- English support
- Available
- Export experience
- Global since late 1970s
- Website
- www.mizkan.com
Editor's scoring
Overall 12/25 (48%)
- English supportStrong
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
World's largest vinegar producer. Handa founded with sake-kasu innovation. Rice vinegar, seasoned vinegars, sake-kasu vinegars, sushi vinegars.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material4 suppliers
Sake Lees Extract
酒粕エキス
Sake lees (酒粕, sakekasu) is the residual solid obtained after pressing fermented rice mash in sake brewing. Used in cosmetics for amino acids, peptides, and yeast-derived bioactives. Major sake-producing regions (Niigata, Nada, Fushimi, Saijō) supply upstream material. Well-suited to sustainability narratives as an upcycled brewing byproduct.
Niigata, Hyōgo (Nada) +2MOQ 10–30 kg - GlossaryRaw material3 suppliers
Hon-Mirin
本みりん
Hon-mirin (true mirin) is a traditional Japanese fermented rice cooking wine containing approximately 13–14% alcohol by volume. Aichi (Mikawa) and Chiba (Nagareyama) are the major traditional production areas. Hon-mirin is distinct from 'mirin-style seasoning' (みりん風調味料) — a non-fermented sweetener.
Aichi (Mikawa), Chiba (Nagareyama) +1MOQ 50–500 L
How to talk to Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✗ Not available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Conditional — major exhibitions (in-cosmetics, Cosmoprof, FOODEX) and select trade missions
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Preferred first contact
- Email via OEM JAPAN inquiry form with company profile, target market, and indicative volume
Information based on public sources, manufacturer verification pending
FAQ about Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd.
Q. What does Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd. produce?
Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd. is listed on this platform with 3 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include cosmetic raw materials, traditional materials, and food ingredients. Examples include Sake Lees Extract, Hon-Mirin, and Ringo (Apple) Cider Vinegar.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd. official site
Q. Where is Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd. located, and how does that affect shipping?
Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd. is based in Handa, Aichi, Japan (established 1804). Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd. support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd. is set up to communicate with overseas buyers in English. Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd. have?
Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd. has not registered specific third-party certifications on this platform — request COA, GMP statement, and ISO documentation directly via the inquiry form. They have prior export experience (markets served include: Global since late 1970s).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd.?
Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Mizkan Holdings Co., Ltd. on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-04-23