Tazaki Foods, owner of the Japanese food brand Yutaka, is to launch Korean “superfood” kimchi in the UK.

Kimchi, a blend of cabbage and spices, is touted for its health benefits, containing fibre, vitamins and minerals. It has 13 calories per 100g.

According to a statement from Tazaki Foods, until now the product has only been available in the UK through speciality retailers.

Tazaki Foods claims its kimchi product is 100% natural, containing fermented cabbage with chilli, garlic, radish, carrot, salt and ginger. It can be consumed as either a side dish or used in cooking as an ingredient.

The kimchi from Tazaki Foods will initially be launched in Sainsbury’s stores from next month. A 215g jar will have an RSP of between GBP3-4 (US$4.32 to US$5.77).

Tazaki Foods is one of the largest suppliers of Japanese food to the UK market. Products sold under its Yutaka brand include sauces, seasonings, sushi ingredients and noodles.

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The company also acts a UK distributor for Japanese businesses including Ajinomoto, Mizkan and Asahi.

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