{"product_id":"rice-shoyu-soy-sauce-alternative","title":"Rice Shoyu – Soy-Free Gluten-Free Japanese Soy Sauce Alternative, 150ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice Shoyu\u003c\/strong\u003e by Umami Shoyu is a rare Japanese craft seasoning that does what most assumed impossible: it replicates the deep, savory flavor of soy sauce — with zero soy and zero wheat. Made by fermenting sake lees and rice koji in traditional Reiwa Kura-style breweries, this small-batch shoyu is brewed by skilled Japanese artisans and available only in limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Rice Shoyu Exists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo real problems inspired its creation. First, soy and wheat allergies affect millions — yet most Japanese seasonings contain both. Second, sake production generates vast quantities of sake lees (kasu) as a byproduct, most of which go to waste. Rice Shoyu solves both at once: it upcycles sake lees into a premium seasoning that's fully allergy-friendly and environmentally responsible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/RiceShoyu_brewry.png?v=1780694148\" alt=\"Traditional Japanese sake brewery producing sake lees and rice koji — the upcycled base ingredients fermented into Umami Shoyu Rice Shoyu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Rice Shoyu Tastes \u0026amp; How to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is rich, umami-forward, and surprisingly close to conventional shoyu — with a slightly rounder, less sharp profile. It works as a direct 1:1 substitute for regular soy sauce in virtually any recipe. Use it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — sushi, sashimi, gyoza, and dumplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarinades\u003c\/strong\u003e — meats, tofu, and seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fries\u003c\/strong\u003e — add towards the end of cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; ramen\u003c\/strong\u003e — season broths and tsuyu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDressings\u003c\/strong\u003e — salads, cold noodles, and grain bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteak \u0026amp; seafood\u003c\/strong\u003e — finishing sauce or dipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFried rice\u003c\/strong\u003e — umami depth without wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoy allergy or soy intolerance sufferers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeliac disease and gluten-free diet followers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegans seeking a soy-free umami seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cooks and chefs looking for a premium, sustainable condiment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoy-free · Gluten-free · Vegan · No artificial additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from: sake lees, rice koji — upcycled \u0026amp; sustainable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 1:1 in place of regular soy sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; font-size: 14px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; width: 50%;\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e150ml (5.07 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px;\"\u003eDietary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBase Ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px;\"\u003eSoy-Free · Gluten-Free · Vegan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSake Lees, Rice Koji\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46276343890141,"sku":"RTAAKSY1035","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/Rice_Shoyu.jpg?v=1780601605","url":"https:\/\/akifoodsjapan.com\/products\/rice-shoyu-soy-sauce-alternative","provider":"Aki Foods Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}