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Seikatsu Club Launches New Udon Dipping Sauce

As summer approaches, the need for quick meal solutions becomes paramount. Seikatsu Club, a cooperative with headquarters in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is responding to this demand by introducing a new product - Pork Belly and Green Onion Udon Dipping Sauce. Starting in late July 2026, this innovative sauce will make meal preparation a breeze, requiring nothing more than thawing.

This udon dipping sauce combines a flavorful soy sauce base enriched with Japan's high-quality ingredients. Featuring pork from Hirata Farm, known for their three-breed pigs raised on rice, alongside locally-sourced vegetables and seafood, the sauce promises a rich and wholesome taste. With the rising trend of time-conscious cooking and diverse meal preparation responsibilities, this new dip has been designed to meet the summer's urgent culinary needs.

Crafted for ease, this dipping sauce features a robust flavor strengthened by a blend of two types of fish stock - mackerel and bonito, complemented by konbu powder. Pork extract adds depth, while a hint of vinegar brightens the sauces for a refreshing finish. The ingredients, including perfectly sized cuts of pork and scallions, make it even easier to enjoy with noodles. The carrots are julienned for an appealing texture and easy mixing.

Adding to its versatility, this sauce can be diluted with water or hot water to achieve the desired thickness. Beyond serving as a udon dip, it can be paired with grilled rice cakes for a unique take on zoni (a traditional Japanese soup) or warmed with egg for a light dish. Once defrosted, it can be consumed as is, making it an ideal addition to packed lunch options, like udon bento.

In a world where carbohydrate-heavy meals can lead to nutritional imbalance, this dipping sauce elevates summer dining by seamlessly incorporating meat and vegetables. With Seikatsu Club's focused dedication to quality and sustainability, this product underscores their mission to support a balanced diet throughout the summer months.

Product Details:

• - Name: Pork Belly and Green Onion Udon Dipping Sauce
• - Content: 135g x 2 bags
• - Storage: Frozen
• - Shelf life: 365 days
• - Price: 609 yen (including tax)
• - Partner: Nikko Co., Ltd. (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• - Ingredients: Fish soup (mixed dried fish body (mackerel, bonito) (domestic production)), vegetables (green onions (domestic), carrots (domestic)), pork (domestic), bonito extract, sugar, soy sauce (with management against genetically modified soybean inclusion), pork extract, salt, starch from potatoes (domestic), kombu powder, vinegar.

About Seikatsu Club

Founded in 1965, Seikatsu Club is a cooperative organization composed of 33 local cooperatives in 21 prefectures across Japan, boasting a membership of approximately 420,000. With total sales amounting to around 100 billion yen as of March 2026, they focus on delivering safe food materials that pass their unique standards, prioritizing domestic ingredients, additive reduction, and less pesticide usage. Through collective purchasing activities that consider health and environmental stewards, they aim to foster a sustainable society.

Awards and Recognitions

Seikatsu Club's commitment to sustainability and quality has not gone unnoticed. Notable achievements include the Honorary Award from the Right Livelihood Award (1989) and multiple accolades at national levels. These accolades reflect their impactful contributions through community involvement and eco-conscious practices.

The introduction of the Pork Belly and Green Onion Udon Dipping Sauce is set not only to ease summer cooking but to further embody Seikatsu Club's values of connecting local communities through shared sustainability efforts. For more information on their products and missions, visit their website or follow them on Instagram.