Much like we see with American food, the history and evolution of Taiwanese cuisine has been influenced and transformed by its surroundings. And understandably so – the island is shaped by a great deal of history, from immigration to colonization, that includes a 50-year stretch of Japanese occupation and an influx of millions of Chinese…

Nikken Foods is always dedicated to helping you separate the real from the hocus pocus when it comes to healthy food habits. We’ve shared the top healthy food trends, the clean eating habits and the good mood food to keep your energy levels up with a well-balanced diet. Now, with the spooky Halloween season upon…

  In 1964, Dr. Hirotomo Ochi founded Nikken Foods and became a pioneer in using natural food extracts from the Pacific Rim flavors commonly found in vegetables, fruits, seafood and grains. The last 50 years saw the rise of demand from consumers for high-quality, natural ingredients that starts with the food manufactures – and that’s…

What’s old is new again. And while it’s not exactly like bringing a mummy back to life in a Brendan Frasier film, the ancient grains of Egypt and early civilization are once more getting their day in the sun as more and more food choices contain these high-fiber, nutrient-rich options. According to a report from…

These aren’t the greens you’re looking for. No – if you’re considering a nutrient-rich diet, flush with antioxidants – it’s time to join the dark side. Everyone from Men’s Journal to Oprah is touting the health benefits of black foods thanks to its key, shared ingredient: anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are the pigments that are found naturally…

Healthy diets don’t have to sacrifice flavor. Like most things – it’s all about the healthy choices you make. For so many years, carbohydrates have played the starring role in fad diets and lifestyle changes. But as Atkins, Paleo, Sugar Busters and other diets struggle to balance your internal systems, specialists are more likely to…

Eating well helps reduce big health issues down the road. And that’s reason enough to care. We’ve spoken about the rise in organic ingredients and how important clean eating trends have become to consumers as they choose what to put in their bodies day after day. After all, getting it wrong could up your risk…

These days, it’s not uncommon for a dairy indulgence to be an udderless endeavor. Maybe it’s the fact that 65% of humans are lactose intolerant according to Genetics Home Reference, perhaps it’s the rise in veganism or maybe it’s because the dairy industry hasn’t exactly played a hero’s role in solving growing concerns regarding climate…

***Check out our USDA Organic Certified Options*** Certified Organic Soy Sauce – 5315          Certified Organic Wheat Free Soy Sauce – 5368  Certified Organic White Miso – 6115 Across the retail and grocery landscape, businesses and food manufacturers are ramping up their organic investment to match the rising demand from today’s health-conscious,…

Soy Sauce is so much more than just a condiment for your Asian food. While this fermented soybean concoction is typically paired with Chinese and Japanese cuisine, this umami flavor enhancement has a nuanced history that dates back 2,000+ years and continues to produce a variety of flavors that can be used across a myriad…