Traditional ponzu tells half a story. BLiS finishes the narrative.
We begin with our signature BLiS yuzu vinegar, then layer in maple-bourbon aged soy sauce and barrel-aged fish sauce – each already complex from their time in our Michigan bourbon barrels. This foundation is then elevated with hand-harvested spruce tips and premium kombu, creating a dimensional umami profile impossible to achieve with conventional ingredients.
The result speaks with authority: bright citrus notes lead, followed by deep umami complexity and subtle bourbon warmth from our barrel-aging process. The integration creates a culinary tool that simultaneously brightens and deepens dishes – something ordinary ponzu simply cannot accomplish.
Chefs deploy it strategically: as a pristine dipping sauce for dumplings and sashimi, a transformative marinade for seafood and poultry, a finishing touch for vegetables, or a distinctive glaze for proteins. Where conventional citrus sauces offer one-dimensional brightness, BLiS Ponzu arrives with intention.
For those who understand umami requires both depth and direction. Complexity with purpose.
Awards: 2024 SOFI AWARD WINNER FOR CONDIMENTS, DRESSINGS & MARINADES
