What is
Marukome Design.?

A fermentation based solution platform that designs taste, nutrition, and function through proprietary fermentation expertise.

It applies fermentation not as an ingredient, but as a system for designing taste, nutrition, function, and the overall food experience.

Why it matters

Food formulation is becoming increasingly complex, driven by evolving regulations, health expectations, and demand for clean-label solutions.

Clean-label requirements
Health and nutritional constraints
Natural flavor development
Functional performance beyond single ingredients

Our approach

We combine over 170 years of fermentation expertise with proprietary blending and application design to develop solution-driven formulations for chefs and food innovators.

How we design

Multi-Fermentation Platform

A curated system of fermented materials and proprietary formulations.

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Optimized Blending

Blends engineered for flavor, functionality, and real-world application performance.

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Solution Delivery

Custom fermentation solutions designed for specific product and menu applications.

Collaboration

Crafted through dialogue.

In collaboration with Chef Watanabe, Marukome co-developed a custom miso blend—combining fermentation expertise with the chef's vision to achieve layered umami and aromatic complexity.

Case Example

Reducing fat, not richness.

Savory Miso was developed as a fermentation-based solution to address formulation challenges in applications such as pasta and white sauces, reducing reliance on cream while maintaining richness, depth, and aroma.

Functional Proof

A fermentation-based approach

for Marukome.

Cut fat by 87%. Keep the richness.

Savory Miso delivers richness and mouthfeel without relying on cream or butter.

Traditional Alfredo

Fat 13.5g

Sodium 395mg

−87% Fat

With Savory Miso

Fat 1.7g

Sodium 264mg

Compared to traditional full-scale sauces.

Cream Replacement

Clean-Label Friendly

Richness & Depth Maintained

What is Marukome Design.?