{"id":137,"date":"2026-04-21T14:01:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T05:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nakagawa-tamari.com\/en\/?page_id=137"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:53:18","slug":"how-nakagawa-tamari-is-made","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nakagawa-tamari.com\/en\/how-nakagawa-tamari-is-made\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW NAKAGAWA TAMARI IS MADE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1. Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Soybeans are steamed using live steam.
Proper steaming is essential since inconsistent steam pressure and moisture content can affect the quality of the final product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Forming miso balls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The steamed soybeans are mixed with wheat and koji mold spores and formed into small round balls, called \u201cmiso balls\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Producing koji<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The koji mold is cultivated in a koji room, in which the temperature and humidity are carefully controlled.
The substance in which koji mold has propagated is called koji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Preparing moromi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The koji is mixed with brine to create a fermentation mash called moromi.
The salt in the brine is vital in keeping harmful bacteria at bay and promoting fermentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Aging moromi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The moromi is aged and fermented slowly.
During this process, the ingredients break down, developing the rich flavor, color, and aroma of tamari soy sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Pressing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The aged moromi is carefully pressed to strain off the liquid part that constitutes raw tamari soy sauce, using a special cloth in a process that takes three days.

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7. Heating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The raw tamari soy sauce is heated to develop its distinct aroma, flavor, and deep color.
Heating also sterilizes the soy sauce, improving its shelf life and ensuring consistent quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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8. Quality inspection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Each batch undergoes strict quality control testing for color, nitrogen content, salt level, and overall conformance to quality standards.
This rigorous process ensures a product of consistently high quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Bottling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The finished tamari soy sauce is carefully bottled and packaged, ready for delivery to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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