Fundodai: Pioneering Clear Soy Sauce for the Modern Kitchen

Jul 16, 2025YU OGURA

150 Years of Craftsmanship Meets Innovation

Fundodai is a soy sauce maker from Kumamoto, Japan, with over 150 years of experience.
What really makes Fundodai stand out is their invention of clear soy sauce—a modern innovation that
has no color but delivers the full flavor of traditional soy sauce.
It has the rich taste of soy sauce, without the usual dark color.
Behind that is their slow brewing process: every batch is naturally fermented for over six months,
creating a smooth, deep taste known as umami—the rich, savory flavor found in foods like mushrooms or
broth.
All of this is backed by strict quality and safety standards, including ISO 22000 and HACCP certification, ensuring every bottle is reliable from kitchen to table.




The Invisible Flavor Revolution


Fundodai’s Invisible flavor Soy Sauce is a unique product that offers both a delicious flavor and visual appeal.
This allows the sauce to season food without changing its appearance—perfect for light-colored soups, rice dishes, or elegant plating.
The series also includes Invisible flavor Truffle Soy Sauce, combining white truffle oil and black truffle flakes for a luxurious aroma.
Invisible flavor Dashi Soy Sauce blends bonito and kelp dashi with clear soy sauce for a lighter yet umami-rich result.
These sauces offer convenience, creativity, and new flavor possibilities.




3. Rooted in Tradition, Ready for the Future


Fundodai’s strength lies in its commitment to long-term flavor development and innovation.
Their base soy sauce is made from scratch, they manage every step from fermentation to final bottling.
Fundodai continue to invest in product design—such as their clean, easy-pour bottles—and in community activities, like food education and local events in Kumamoto.
As global demand grows for healthy, flavorful, and visually appealing seasonings, Fundodai is wellpositioned to support international kitchens.
Their focus on simple ingredients, traditional brewing, and new ideas makes them a steady and adaptable partner for the future of Japanese food.



Why Fundodai Belongs in Your Kitchen


Fundodai offers products that help people cook beautifully and easily.
Their Invisible flavor Soy Sauce series gives cooks a way to add deep, savory flavor without changing the color of dishes.
This is useful for modern presentation, delicate ingredients, or dietary preferences.
Their brewing process supports a full, natural taste—without artificial additives.
These are seasonings that combine ease of use with real depth.
For customers looking to try something new, thoughtful, and genuinely useful in everyday cooking, Fundodai meets their needs.



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