CONCENTRE LIQUIDE POUR ASSAISONNEMENT, MORCEAU DE BOIS UTILISABLE COMME INDICE DE FERMENTATION POUR ASSAISONNEMENT, KIT DE FABRICATION D'ASSAISONNEMENT, PROCEDE DE FABRICATION D'ASSAISONNEMENT, ASSAISONNEMENT, ET ASSAISONNEMENT EPAISSI
The first purpose of the present invention is to provide: a liquid concentrate for a seasoning, said liquid concentrate being usable in easily performing yeast fermentation even at home so as to give a highly preferable seasoning with a rich aroma； a fermentation control index； a set of members including the liquid concentrate and the index； and a method for manufacturing a seasoning. The second purpose of the present invention is to provide a seasoning which sustains the inherent flavor of soy sauce and yet has a fruity aroma scarcely noticeable in conventional soy sauces. The first purpose can be achieved by: a liquid concentrate for a seasoning, said liquid concentrate having a reducing sugar content of 4.5 wt% or more and an ethanol content of 1.5 wt% or less； a compressed wood piece characterized by having a volume less than 20 cm3； a kit for manufacturing a seasoning, said kit including the liquid concentrate, the wood piece, a yeast-containing solution and a container for yeast fermentation； and a method for manufacturing a seasoning with the use of the kit. The second purpose can be achieved by a soy sauce, a soy sauce-like seasoning, etc., containing ethyl octanoate and/or ethyl decanoate.
