# Instant Gourmet Condiments Kunsei Smoked Soy Sauce and Olive Oil Offers Loads of Flavor By Tracy Wallace | Published 2010-11-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-smoked-condiments-kunsei-smoked-soy-sauce-and-olive-oil-offers-loads References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/24/dining/24soy.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=kunsei) & [deandeluca](http://www.deandeluca.com/pantry/sauces-savory/kunsei-smoked-soy-sauce.aspx) Kunsei Smoked Soy Sauce was created to allow for a natural smoked flavor without a grill or liquid smoke. The process used to give the Kunsei Smoked Soy Sauce its [savory smoky flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-cultured-quail-spread) involves cold-smoking over cherry wood until just the right intensity of flavor is achieved. Try it brushed on beef, chicken, fish or vegetables on the grill. Mix a few drops of it with [regular soy sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-soy-sauce) to create a marinade for tofu or meats. Other gourmet products offered that add a smoked flavor included the Kunsei [smoked olive oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-olive-oils), black pepper and sesame seeds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smoked Flavor Trend:** Opportunities for new cold-smoking techniques and smoked flavor combinations in the condiment industry. - **Healthy Gourmet Trend:** Opportunities for creating gourmet condiments with added health benefits, such as reduced sodium or organic ingredients. - **DIY Condiment Trend:** Opportunities for consumers to create their own custom condiments with personalized smoked flavor profiles and ingredient combinations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Condiment Industry:** The condiment industry can benefit from the smoked flavor trend by creating innovative and unique condiments with added flavors and health benefits. - **Barbecue Industry:** The barbecue industry can leverage the smoked flavor trend by incorporating new cold-smoking techniques and flavor combinations into their products. - **Food Kit Industry:** The food kit industry can incorporate smoked gourmet condiments into their meal plans, offering consumers a new and exciting way to enhance their meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multidimensional Sesame-Soy Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notoko.md) - [Umami Soy-Free Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umami-joy-sauce.md) - [Oak-Aged Tamari Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamari-sauce.md) - [BBQ-Themed Soy Sauce Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikkoman-fire-up-the-umami.md) - [Flavor Enhancer Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umami-everything.md) - [Tamari-Based Soy Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-mom-umami-sauce.md) - [Soy Sauce Tasting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soy-sauce-tasting.md) - [BBQ-Flavored Cooking Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ume-spice-shots-kansas-city-style-bbq.md) - [Versatile Umami Barbecue Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso-teriyaki-bbq-sauce.md)