The Original Expression
The iconic fermented chili-yuzu condiment from Niigata, Japan. Featured on Business Insider’s “So Expensive”
Aged and fermented for:
3 years
Crafted traditionally using:
- Japanese chili peppers
- Rice koji
- Yuzu
- Salt
❄ A Tradition Born in Snow
Every winter, salted chilies are spread over snow fields in a centuries-old process called:
Yukisarashi
This process:
- softens harshness
- mellows spice
- enhances natural sweetness
The result is a condiment impossible to replicate industrially.
A More Defined Expression
At three years:
- the yuzu remains bright
- the chili remains expressive
- the koji creates gentle umami depth
You taste:
- citrus
- fermentation
- warmth
Clearly and distinctly.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Fresh yuzu zest with lively fermentation notes
Palate
- Clean citrus lift
- Mild elegant heat
- Structured umami finish
Experience
The ingredients still speak individually; beautifully and clearly.
How To Use
Perfect with:
- Grilled fish
- Chicken
- Rice dishes
- Hot pot
- Udon, ramen & soba
Excellent mixed into:
- Soy sauce
- Ponzu
- Salad dressings
- Sesame sauces
Why Chefs Love Kanzuri
Unlike aggressive hot sauces:
- Kanzuri enhances rather than dominates
- Heat supports flavor instead of masking it
It behaves more like:
A fine seasoning than a condiment.
Product Details
Ingredients
Chili peppers (domestic), koji, yuzu, salt
Net Weight
70g
Shelf Life
1 year
Storage
Store at room temperature
Refrigerate after opening
Nutritional Information (Per 100g)
- Energy: 104 kcal
- Protein: 2.7g
- Fat: 0.8g
- Carbohydrates: 21.9g
- Salt equivalent: 11.7g
Crafted Traditionally in Niigata
Still produced the old way:
- Slowly
- Seasonally
- Carefully
A rare surviving example of Japanese fermentation culture.
Curated by SpicedLore
We don’t chase trends.
We search for products with:
- Soul
- Story
- Craftsmanship
Kanzuri represents everything we believe food should be.
Everyday Refinement
Not overwhelming.
Not harsh.
Just:
Balanced heat, citrus, and umami;
shaped by time.