Discover the pure taste of the North Sea
Fish and Salt: Two Ingredients, United by the Magic of Time. That is Jōhin MSC Fish Sauce Sole. Jōhin means “delicious” in Japanese. Traditionally prepared fish sauce made from sustainably caught North Sea fish. Pure fish sauce, without additives, unpasteurized, and aged for an impressive 12 months. And you can taste the difference.
Jōhin is also available in delightful variations:
Sweet Fish Sauce – a perfect soy sauce alternative, free from soy and gluten allergens. Seaweed Sauce – crafted from umami-rich seaweeds, a plant-based alternative to fish sauce.
Traditional fishsauce
from the North sea
From North Sea to Fish Sauce
Our Pure Process
The Netherlands has long been known as a fishing nation, with Urk as its most renowned example. It is here, in the heart of this fishing tradition, that Jōhin originates. On Urk, we craft Jōhin using the same traditional methods that have been practiced in Asia and around the Mediterranean for thousands of years—but with fish from the North Sea. We ensure a fair price for fishermen and adhere to strict European safety standards, all while maintaining a sustainable MSC certification.
MSC Certified
Jōhin is made from 100% sustainably caught fresh fish from the North Sea. That’s why some of our products proudly carry the MSC logo. MSC is the internationally recognized standard for sustainable fishing.
Food Safety
Fish fermented for twelve months may sound unusual, but the process is not so different from making cheese or cured sausage. The high salt content protects the fish from spoiling, allowing it to age instead of rot. We closely monitor this process in our dedicated laboratory, adhering to strict European safety standards, including histamine levels.
Jōhin sauces
Discover the pure taste of the North Sea
Jōhin Seaweed Sauce
Ingredients: Water, 25% juice from seaweeds Kombu Royal (Saccharina latissima) and Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida), sea salt, molasses, lime juice, and concentrated onion juice.
Jōhin MSC Fish Sauce Sole
Ingredients: MSC-certified sole (80%), salt.
Jōhin MSC Sweet Fish Sauce
Ingredients: Sole, molasses, salt, concentrated onion juice, and caramelized sugar.
Why Jōhin fish sauce?
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Traditional
Jōhin is traditionally crafted and aged for at least 12 months. This results in a pure fish sauce without artificial additives, and unlike most industrial fish sauces, it is unpasteurized. Jōhin contains only natural ingredients.
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Sustainable
The MSC label represents sustainable fishing practices. Jōhin is made from sustainably caught sole, ensuring a fair price for the fishermen and carrying the trusted MSC certification.
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Fresh out of the North Sea
The origins of Jōhin lie in the fishing village of Urk. Here, Jōhin is prepared in the traditional way but with exceptionally fresh fish from the North Sea.
Why Jōhin Seaweed Sauce?
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Plant-based
Jōhin Seaweed Sauce is crafted using natural Kombu Royal and Wakame seaweeds, making it a 100% plant-based alternative to traditional fish sauces.
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Sustainable
Jōhin's Seaweed Sauce is vegan-certified and proudly carries the Vegan V-label, an internationally recognized standard for vegan products.
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Organic
Jōhin Seaweed Sauce is made from organically cultivated seaweeds harvested from the Oosterschelde in the Netherlands and processed in the fishing village of Urk, also in the Netherlands. With the umami-rich flavors of Kombu and Wakame, you can easily and quickly enhance the taste of your dishes. Plus, it’s completely allergen-free.