Otafuku Sauce Extra

Otafuku Sauce Extra is a product brand of Otafuku Foods, Inc., a Japanese food manufacturer headquartered in Hiroshima. The company traces its origins to 1922, when Sasaki Shoten opened as a sake and soy sauce wholesaler and retailer. After World War II, the company introduced Otafuku Worcestershire Sauce in 1950 and Otafuku Okonomi Sauce in 1952, capitalizing on the popularity of okonomiyaki, a savory pancake that became a staple during food shortages. Today, Otafuku Foods primarily manufactures and sells Japanese sauces, with a mission to share the flavors of Japan globally. Its product range includes okonomi sauce, yakisoba sauce, sushi sauce, okonomiyaki flour, takoyaki flour, and various meal kits. The brand is available in Japan and through its U.S. website, otafukufoods.com, which offers direct-to-consumer sales. Otafuku's okonomi sauce is made with 12 different fruits and vegetables, including California dates for natural sweetness, while its yakisoba sauce uses 8 fruits and vegetables. The company emphasizes responsible ingredient sourcing, elimination of filler ingredients, and environmentally friendly production. The name "Otafuku" comes from a Japanese folklore character associated with happiness and humility, reflecting the company's values. Otafuku Foods remains a private company and continues to expand its international presence, particularly in the United States.

The history of Otafuku Foods, Inc. goes back to 1922 when Sasaki Shoten opened for business as a sake and soy sauce wholesale/retail store in Hiroshima, Japan. The rice vinegar brewery started operations in 1938, and the company lost everything when the atomic bomb hit the city of Hiroshima. Vinegar production had to be restarted from scratch after the war. During WWII, a savory "pancake" with readily-available ingredients became popular due to a widespread shortage of rice. In 1950, "Otafuku Worcestershire Sauce" was introduced as the dish became even more popular, followed by "Otafuku Okonomi Sauce" in 1952. A lot of arduous research and development went on behind the scenes, but soon Otafuku had one of the leading positions in the Japanese sauce market. Today, Otafuku Foods primarily manufactures and sells Japanese sauces, with a mission to share the flavors of Japan around the globe. The company operates a U.S. website, otafukufoods.com, offering products such as Okonomi Sauce, Yakisoba Sauce, Sushi Sauce, and Okonomiyaki Flour. The brand emphasizes using natural ingredients, such as California dates for sweetness, and avoiding filler ingredients. Otafuku Foods remains a private company headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan.

• 1952

  Otafuku Okonomi Sauce is introduced.

• 1950

  Otafuku Worcestershire Sauce is introduced.

• 1938

  Rice vinegar brewery starts operations.

• 1922

  Sasaki Shoten opens as a sake and soy sauce wholesale/retail store in Hiroshima, Japan.

Authentic Japanese sauces made with natural ingredients, targeting home cooks and international markets.

• Okonomi Sauce

  Original sweet and savory sauce made with 12 different fruits and vegetables, including California dates.

• Yakisoba Sauce

  Sweet and tangy sauce made with 8 different fruits and vegetables.

• Sushi Sauce

  Perfect for dipping, drizzling, and marinating; can be diluted with water for a marinade.

• Okonomiyaki Flour

  Flour for making restaurant-quality okonomiyaki at home.

• Takoyaki Flour

  Flour for making takoyaki.

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