Spiral Foods Organic Tamari 500ml
A naturally fermented Japanese tamari from whole organic soybeans. No wheat, no gluten, no MSG. The 500ml everyday size.
Spiral Foods Organic Tamari is made the traditional Japanese way: organic whole soybeans, water, sea salt, koji spores, and time. Tamari is the liquid that rises to the surface during miso fermentation. Unlike most commercial soy sauces, it contains no wheat, which makes it naturally gluten free and gives it a richer, rounder, more complex flavour than standard shoyu.
The 500ml bottle is the right size for households that use tamari regularly across stir-fries, dipping sauces, marinades, and dressings. Better value per millilitre than the 250ml, and enough to last most households a few months. If you're watching sodium, the Salt Reduced Tamari is also available in 500ml.
Spiral Foods has been importing and distributing Japanese organic foods in Australia since the 1970s, founded in Melbourne by a community committed to wholesome, traditional, macrobiotic eating. Their tamari is produced in Japan from certified organic soybeans and is one of the most consistently stocked tamari brands in the Australian natural foods market.
Why people love it
- Naturally fermented from certified organic whole soybeans, water, sea salt, koji spores, and alcohol
- Gluten free and wheat free, no shoyu wheat additions
- Richer, deeper flavour than standard commercial soy sauce
- No MSG, no artificial additives, no preservatives beyond naturally occurring alcohol
- Produced in Japan using traditional fermentation methods
- 500ml bottle, better value per millilitre than the 250ml
- Certified organic
How to use it
- Dipping sauce: straight from the bottle for sushi, sashimi, gyoza, spring rolls, and rice paper rolls
- Stir-fries and Asian cooking: splash in at the end for a deep, savoury finish
- Marinades: combine with ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar for a fast marinade for tofu, tempeh, chicken, or salmon
- Dressings: whisk into a simple tamari, lemon, olive oil, and sesame dressing for salads and noodles
- Teriyaki: the backbone of any teriyaki sauce, with mirin and a touch of honey or maple
- Roasting: brush onto vegetables, mushrooms, or cauliflower steaks before roasting
- Seasoning: a few drops over steamed rice, eggs, or avocado toast as a savoury finishing note
Ingredients
Organic whole soybeans, water, sea salt, koji spores, alcohol (approx. 2.6%, added as a natural preservative).
Allergen advice: Contains soy. Gluten free and wheat free. Produced in a facility that also processes wheat products for other Spiral Foods products. If you have severe coeliac disease, check with your healthcare practitioner before use.
Country of origin: Product of Japan.
Certification: Certified Organic.
About Spiral Foods
Spiral Foods was founded in Melbourne in the 1970s by a community committed to wholesome, traditional food. Decades later they remain one of Australia's most trusted importers of Japanese organic pantry staples, including tamari, miso, noodles, and sea vegetables. Their philosophy: good, safe, wholesome food is a basic human right.
Why Santos Organics
Santos has been the Northern Rivers' organic food shop since 1978. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, supporting local and ethical producers, and the Grow the Growers project. We stock Spiral Foods because they share our commitment to organic, traditional, and transparently produced food.
Santos Organics is not your average grocery store; it's a not-for-profit social enterprise and environmental charity. Since 1978, we've pioneered the organic wholefood movement. Our stores serve as community hubs where people connect with our team and fellow community members, sharing a journey toward optimal health and wellness. The palpable sense of community forms part of the social and cultural fabric of the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers. Employing over 70 passionate locals, we support hundreds of local farmers, makers, and artisans, promoting the local economy, building community resilience, and strengthening the local food system. Approximately 75% of the food on our shelves is locally grown, produced, or supplied, nurturing interconnectedness and supporting those passionate about clean, wholesome food and sustainable living.
Santos Organics makes conscious shopping easy by sourcing the best organic food and natural lifestyle products. We invest in ethics research through a dedicated Ethics Specialist position, ensuring our products meet rigorous standards before reaching our shelves. Our Care Check process aligns products with our social impact and environmental goals, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Our commitment to ethical product procurement extends to partnerships with local farmers through initiatives like the Grow the Growers Project. This project helps local farmers establish pathways to the organic retail market, making fresh, locally grown organic food more available and affordable. By incorporating supply agreements and mutual marketing support, we foster connections between customers and the farmers behind their food.
Santos Organics significantly impacts the local community and economy. Over the last three years, our investments in local employment, goods from local suppliers and distributors, rent, and hiring local tradespeople have retained over $26 million within the Northern Rivers. In the past year alone, $5.3 million was circulated back into the local economy through these efforts, supporting over 100 Northern Rivers-based suppliers and distributors. This investment sustains our community's vitality and unique culture. Employing over 70 local team members ensures money stays within the local economy, enhancing opportunities for community interaction and support. Our local suppliers share our vision of promoting creative, sustainable, and healthy product development, strengthening the reputation of the Byron Bay region as a hub for innovation and sustainability.
