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Mitoku "Bitterns" Natural Nigari

Japanese Coagulant derived from Sea Salt

Mitoku Nigari is a natural bitterns (coagulant) derived from the Japan Sea. Nigari is a traditional solidifier used in the making of quality tofu. Mitoku natural nigari is derived from sea water and is the mineral-rich residue that slowly drips off moist sea salt and is then sun-dried.

Mitoku's producer, Yoshikawa Co. has been making high-quality Nigari since 1861 and is the oldest nigari maker in Japan. They produce 100% pure, Nigari derived from natural seawater. It is traditionally made whereby all impurities are removed using no extraction chemicals. This creates a pure and natural magnesium chloride nigari. Mitoku Nigari is an easy-to dissolve flake form and yeilds delicious tofu that meets the highest quality food quality standards.

Liquid Nigari

Liquid Nigari is a derivative of seawater and used as coagulant to make tofu from soy milk. It requires soy milk with a protein share of 11% and works best with natural soy milk for making fresh tofu. One packet of Liquid Nigari (5ml/.17 oz.) is required per each 125ml or 1/2 Cup of soymilk.

Masu 100% Liquid Hon Nigari

From Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan

Hon Nigari = "Real" Bitterns

Made from the making of Masu 100% Sea water Sea Salt by the Togo Family

Our Liquid Nigari has been slowly extracted directly from the mineral-rich coral sea water which surrounds the Southernmost island of Ishigaki in Okinawa. Excellent for making extra silky delicious tofu as it is incredibly pure and concentrated, and unlike the flakes it is easier and quicker to use.