[Wholesale 36pc] Unfiltered Nigori Tomato Vinegar 580g || Made in Japan, Additive-Free, Naturally Fermented

What is Tomato Vinegar?

As the name suggests, tomato vinegar is a vinegar made by fermenting tomatoes. Acetic acid bacteria are added to tomato juice and fermented, making it a natural vinegar that makes the most of the tomato's nutrition.

How Is It Different from Regular Vinegar?

Regular rice or grain vinegar is made by fermenting grains such as rice, wheat, or corn, while tomato vinegar is made from a vegetable. Rice and grain vinegars have a sharp acidity, but tomato vinegar is mellower, with a gentle sweet-and-sour taste that brings out the flavor of ingredients and adds richness to dishes. Tomato vinegar also contains lycopene and vitamin C.

How Is It Different from Tomato Juice?

Tomato juice is a drink of pressed tomatoes, enjoyed for its sweetness and umami. Tomato vinegar is a fermented seasoning, and the acetic acid created during fermentation is said to support the body's natural defenses. Because it is acidic, we do not recommend drinking it straight: dilute it with water or sparkling water, or add it to dressings and marinades.

The Fruity Acidity and Umami of Tomatoes

A gentle aroma like a warm tomato soup, with the mellow acidity of a brewed vinegar made by a careful traditional method. It contains about as much glutamic acid (the source of umami) as pure rice vinegar, and features a fruity tomato character with the depth that comes from long maturation.

Tomato Nutrients, Powered Up by Vinegar

"When the tomatoes turn red, the doctors turn pale," as the Japanese saying goes. A vinegar made by letting tomatoes ferment naturally brings even more of their goodness.

Lycopene, the Red Pigment of Tomatoes

Lycopene is a carotenoid with strong antioxidant power that helps keep the body lively. Kawashimaya's tomato vinegar is made from 100% fully ripened tomatoes.

Aspartic Acid, a Source of Energy

Aspartic acid is an amino acid used in many energy drinks and is said to help with tiredness and support circulation.

GABA for a Moment of Calm

Nigori tomato vinegar contains about 10 times more GABA than ordinary vinegar. Enjoy a tomato vinegar drink with sparkling or warm water for a relaxing break.

Potassium from Vegetables

Tomato vinegar contains potassium derived from tomatoes. Its refreshing acidity also lets you enjoy food without heavy seasoning.

Made by Naturally Fermenting Ripe Tomatoes

Kawashimaya's tomato vinegar is not tomatoes pickled in vinegar or tomato juice mixed with vinegar. It is a rare brewed vinegar made by naturally fermenting only fully ripened tomatoes, with no additives. Most "tomato vinegars" on the market use additives or sugar for drinkability and shelf life, so a vinegar made purely from tomatoes is unusual. This unfiltered, living "nigori tomato vinegar" also contains the mother rich in acetic acid bacteria.

Why We Recommend Our Nigori Tomato Vinegar

No sugar, flavorings, or preservatives are used, so the taste and aroma of the ingredients come through.

Refreshing Acidity and Umami for Tomato Juice Mixes and Western Dishes

Fresh tomato aroma and mellow acidity. Mix it with tomato juice or sparkling water, or use it in Western sauces, marinades, and pasta dishes.

100% Japanese Ripe Tomatoes

Made only with ripe tomatoes grown in Japan, naturally rich in lycopene and aspartic acid.

Unfiltered and Unheated, So the Mother Stays Alive

Finished without filtration or heating, the acetic acid bacteria (mother) created during fermentation remain, giving a natural fermented aroma and mellow richness.