Abokichi has been building a loyal following since 2013 when founder Jess Mantell began selling onigiri (rice balls) at farmer’s markets in the Toronto area. Fumi Tsukamoto joined the company a year later and the pair expanded the Akobichi product line to include OKAZU, a miso-based sesame oil condiment that has been featured by major media outlets. Abokichi has most recently launched its instant miso soup, made from non-GMO soybeans, garlic, spices and sake kasu — the fermented, pressed rice leftovers from sake brewing. This naturally fermented, vegan instant miso soup is a delicious, healthy alternative to tea or coffee. It's a natural source of healthy prebiotics – good bacteria that promote healthy digestion. Abokichi means "Fortunate Avocado," a coinage from abokado, a South American fruit which has found a place in cuisines all over the world, and kichi which means fortunate in Japanese, to express the blessing of the diversity of different cultures in the world.
