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ABOUT BULL DOG SAUCE

Bull-dog Sauce originated in Japan is made with the blessings of nature, sticking to the material and manufacturing method.Even if the taste and liking change in an era where you can enjoy various food cultures, we would like to provide sauces that match them and always be "The partner of happy dining".We will support your healthy dietary life by delivering new deliciousness that is safer, more secure and relieved more than anyone else.

Bull-Dog sauce is synonymous with the name Tokyo Tonkatsu, to the point where some foodie fans don't even realize there are actually different types of tonkatsu sauce. Much as Huy Fong Foods is known as the makers of Sriracha, Bull-Dog is often the gold standard in this condiment division. Rather than a condiment, Bull-Dog sauce was originally meant to be used as a sauce when it was created in Japan in 1902, and it was specifically developed to appeal to the Worcestershire-loving palate (via Tokyo Tonkatsu). It was this English inspiration (the home of Worcestershire) that led to Bull-Dog being named after the beloved pet. Today, it is known worldwide and adopted by many as a Japanese cultural trademark.

The sauce itself has a consistency that resembles many types of barbecue sauce, a product that also looks similar in color. This condiment is known for its distinctive yet versatile flavor, as one reviewer describes it: "Bull-Dog is a sweet sour sauce that is used on fried breaded cutlets. The sauce has a strong tamarind flavor. I use it as a dipping sauce for tofu balls, a croquette made of tofu, rice, and peanut butter"

TOP PRODUCT OF BULLDOG

TONKATSU SAUCE 1.8L

Japanese tonkatsu sauce uses a lot of vegetables and fruits like tomatoes and apples, which make it a highly viscous sauce well suited for deep-fried foods, without getting them greasy or soggy.The primary ingredients in Japanese sauce are vegetables and fruits, to which vinegar and many spices are blended. This had the effect of deepening the richness and increasing the appetite.
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE 1.8L

Our Worcester sauce is the starting point for our Tonkatsu sauce, Chuno (Medium-Thick Dark) sauce, Okonomi sauce, and other sauces that complete an array of dishes that have evolved from the spread of food culture. We intend to continue spreading the appeal and delicious flavors of our sauces throughout the world.
TONKATSU SAUCE 500ML

Japanese tonkatsu sauce uses a lot of vegetables and fruits like tomatoes and apples, which make it a highly viscous sauce well suited for deep-fried foods, without getting them greasy or soggy.The primary ingredients in Japanese sauce are vegetables and fruits, to which vinegar and many spices are blended. This had the effect of deepening the richness and increasing the appetite.

BENEFITS

Rich in Flavor

Tonkatsu sauce is packed with umami due to ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and fruit purees (such as apple or prune), enhancing the taste of food. This allows it to complement savory dishes, particularly fried items, making them more enjoyable without overwhelming the natural flavor of the meat.

Digestive Aid

Vinegar, a common ingredient in tonkatsu sauce, has been shown to aid digestion by promoting the production of stomach acids and supporting a healthy gut microbiome. it should still be consumed in moderation, as it does contain sugar and salt, which can be excessive if overused.

Provides Antioxidants

Many of the ingredients in tonkatsu sauce, such as fruit purees and certain spices, are sources of antioxidants. For example, apples and prunes provide vitamin C, which supports immune health.

The tangy-sweet combination stimulates the appetite and can make meals more appetizing. It works well as a condiment to balance the heaviness of fried foods, making them feel lighter.

HISTORY OF BULLDOG SAUCE

Bull Dog Sauce has a history spanning over 100 years.

1902

Nakasaburo Kojima established Misawaya Shoten—the predecessor to Bull-Dog Sauce —in Nihonbashi. It is said that the shop derives its name from the Kojima’s birthplace, the village of Misawa in what was then the Ina district of Nagano Prefecture.

1905

A factory was built in Nihonbashi to manufacture Bull-Dog Sauce in-house as a private-label product : “Dog Logo Sauce.” At the time, the sauce was packaged in clay jars and barrels, not bottles.

1909

Registered the Bull-Dog trademark. Marketed as “No. 1 Special Bull-Dog Sauce.”

1923

The fires in the aftermath of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 incinerated all storefronts of Misawaya Shoten in Nihonbashi Sakamoto-cho (known as Kayabachokado), and the Misawaya factory in Hatchobori (Kyobashi Ward). Production resumed the following year.Three years after the disaster, the production system recovered to roughly pre-disaster levels.

1926

Established Bull-Dog Sauce Food Products Co., Ltd. Through the mid-1950s, the company made brewed vinegar, ketchup, pepper, mustard and curry powder in addition to sauces.

1929

Completed the new Bull-Dog Sauce building at present-day Kayabacho Crossing. Bull-Dog Sauce Food Products and Misawaya Shoten shared the building.

1935

Bull-Dog Sauce Established new factory in Hatogaya, Saitama Prefecture.

1951

Bull-Dog Sauce Released Tonkatsu sauce.

1969

Released the 300-mL Bull Pack — the same square plastic bottle container used today. The container was made out of disposable plastic material, which brought major changes to the distribution system.

1973

Bull-Dog Sauce Listed in the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

1976

Bull-Dog Sauce Constructed new headquarters building in current location.

1998

Bull-Dog Sauce Established Tatebayashi Factory in Gunma Prefecture, where it introduced the latest technology at the time, including automatic weighing and automatic washing equipment. The Tatebayashi Factory joined the Hatogaya Factory to create a two-factory system.

2005

Ikari Sauce joined the Bull-Dog Sauce Group.

2009

Bull-Dog Sauce Established a Chinese subsidiary, Bull-Dog Trading Co., Ltd., in Beijing.

2010

Bull-Dog Sauce Won first prize at the 2010 Monde Selection.

2012

Bull-Dog Sauce Released “Uma sauce.”

2015

Bull-Dog Sauce Acquired FSSC 22000 certification for the Hatogaya Factory and Tatebayashi Factory.

COMPANY PROFILE

Company Name	BULL-DOG SAUCE CO., LTD.
Address	11-5 Nihonbashikabutocho chuo-ku ,tokyo ,103-0026 japan
Foundation Year	Opened as the food wholesaler shop MISAWAYA in 1902 (Manufacturing and selling of Bull-dog Sauce starts)
Representative	Hisatoshi Ishigaki
Company Business	Manufacturing and selling of Brown Sauce and other seasonings

manufacturing Process

1. Ingredients

Traceability management is applied to the large quantities of carefully selected vegetables and fruits. Spices are ground in our factory to preserve their rich fragrance.

2. Boiling & Puree

Cleaned ingredients are finely shredded, boiled in a sanitized tank, pureed, then even more finely mashed.

3. Mixing the undiluted solutions

After adding spices and thoroughly mixing to adjust the flavor, a process of heating and cooling is carried out.

4. Filling & Labeling

After passing an interim inspection, the sauce is bottled. Inner stopper and outer cap are put on top and a label is attached. An expiration date is stamped.

5. Quality Testing & packing and Shipping

Before shipment, a "Physical and Chemical Test" to check bacteria and viscosity, as well as a "Sensory Evaluation" to check the flavor, are conducted.

After being carefully packed, the sauce is shipped out all over Japan.

AMBITION

Mission

To create delicious sauces that bring happiness to the dining table

Bull-Dog Sauce’s history of exploring ways to provide products that fill people with happiness begins in 1902 with the establishment of the food wholesaler Misawaya Shoten. Our drive to create delicious sauces that define the taste of Japanese-style Western cuisine, and therefore deliver happiness, has persisted through tumultuous times, including the aftermath of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and World War II, and the explosion and tapering off of Japanese economic growth in the 20th century.

Vision

Provide products that fill people with joy

1. Define happiness as “everyone living in good health.”

2. Be a safe, secure, and trustworthy company that puts quality first.

3. Be a company that creates new value, and provides dependable flavors and joy like no other.

We cherish the flavors and textures of our ingredients in order to fully draw out the power and flavors of nature. Thus, we spare no effort in our pursuit of the best natural ingredients and recipes, and use the bounty of nature to the fullest in an effort to fulfill our greatest desire—for Bull-Dog and Ikari sauces to bring delicious flavors to dining tables throughout Japan.