Kikkoman Less Salt Soy Sauce

Kikkoman is one of the most recognized soy sauce brands in the world, with its origins tracing back to the 17th century in Noda, Japan. The brand was established through the merger of several family-owned brewing companies in 1917, forming the Noda Shoyu Co., Ltd., which later became the Kikkoman Corporation. Known for its naturally brewed process that involves a long fermentation period, the brand has successfully expanded from its Japanese roots to become a global leader in the condiment industry.

While the brand is fundamentally Japanese, its manufacturing has been localized to serve various markets efficiently. For the European market, including Norway (where the packaging features Norwegian and Danish text as seen in the image), the majority of the soy sauce is produced at Kikkoman's large-scale production facility in Hoogezand, Netherlands. This factory ensures that fresh supplies are distributed across the continent while maintaining the traditional 'honjozo' brewing method prescribed by the parent company in Japan.

Today, Kikkoman Corporation remains an independent, publicly traded entity headquartered in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It operates as the ultimate owner of its global subsidiaries, overseeing a massive portfolio that includes not only soy sauce but also food seasonings, clinical reagents, and beverage products. The green-capped bottle specifically denotes their 'Less Salt' variety, which provides a similar flavor profile to the original while reducing sodium content, catering to health-conscious consumers worldwide.