Tonkatsu sauce

Tonkatsu is a thin slice of tender pork loin or loin, breaded and fried to a perfect crisp. Word “Ton” comes from "pork" and Katsu is an abbreviation of Katsuretsu, derived from English word "cutlet".

Tonkatsu is always eaten with at least some freshly grated white cabbage and its famous tonkatsu sauce, which is tangy, sweet-salty and richly spiced. Unlike major manufacturers, our tonkatsu sauce, presented here, meets production requirements based on taste preservation.

Basic stock is made under high pressure, combining celery, onions, carrots and spices. Vegetables are cooked whole, with their skins, to preserve their rich umami flavor and high nutritional value. Then tomatoes and unrefined sugar are added to enhance the flavors.

Vinegar, cloves, pepper and hot chilli pepper are added at the end of the process. No chemical seasonings, colorings or thickeners are used. Vegetables and fruit are grown locally, and apples and tomatoes are used to thicken mixture. No artificial sweeteners are used, and local persimmons are used to add depth to sweet taste.

For this sauce, you'll appreciate the slick texture, creaminess, sweetness, reduced fruit and vegetable notes, vinegary accents and hints of meaty accents. It is thicker and sweeter than chuno sauce.