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Unpasteurised (nama = raw) shoyu brewed by Yamaki Jozo, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. USDA Organic. Living enzymes and beneficial microorganisms preserved through absence of heat treatment. Aged 18+ months.
USDA Organic certified. 'Nama' (raw/unpasteurised) status clearly disclosed on label. Named brewery: Yamaki Jozo. No additives. Requires refrigeration after opening.
Distributed by Gold Mine Natural Foods. Sourced from Yamaki Jozo. No third-party Fairtrade certification.
Nama (生) is a legally meaningful Japanese food designation denoting the absence of heat pasteurisation. Unpasteurised shoyu requires cold storage and has a shorter shelf life than pasteurised equivalents — these facts are disclosed on the label. Enzyme activity distinguishes nama shoyu from standard pasteurised products.