Are KA-ME products Gluten-Free?
Some of our KA-ME products have been re-formulated to all-natural formulations.  Many of these products contain no added gluten, but are produced in facilities that process wheat.  None are tested to guarantee that they are gluten-free.

What does “KA-ME” stand for?
KA-ME can be literally translated as tortoise or turtle in Japanese, and is a symbol of the permanence of traditions in our approach to Asian food. For over 25 years, KA-ME has stood for quality and authenticity. Today, we are one of the leading brands of specialty Asian foods in the U.S., from cooking ingredients to traditional snacks to microwave ready meals.

Do KA-ME products contain MSG?
We add no MSG (monosodium glutamate) to any of our KA-ME products.  Some ingredients that are fermented, such as soy sauce or certain meats contain natural-occurring levels of MSG.

How long can you refrigerate KA-ME sauces after they have been opened?
After opening, we suggest keeping the sauce for no longer than 6 months. Some sauces such as fish sauce and soy sauce can last longer due to the presence of salt in the products.  Always refrigerate any sauce after it is opened.

What is the country of origin for different KA-ME products?
We offer a large selection of products representing numerous cuisines of Asia.  As a result we have our products manufactured in many countries throughout Asia and some here in the United States.  Each product is marked with the country of origin if it is manufactured outside of the United States.  We currently have products from Japan, Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan to name a few of the countries.

Which products are:

All-natural?
Most of our products are considered to be all-natural.  We have been working to re-formulate all of the products to meet a standard of both authentic and all-natural.

Organic?
We currently have no products that are organic.

Kosher?
Currently our Rice Crunch Crackers are produced in a kosher facility.