Collection: Pichit

Pichit – Japanese Food Dehydration Sheets for Richer, More Flavorful Ingredients

Pichit (Pichitto) is a unique Japanese food dehydration sheet that uses osmotic pressure technology to draw excess moisture and odor-causing substances out of ingredients — without heat, salt, or electricity. Made from a food-grade semipermeable polyvinyl alcohol film containing corn syrup and seaweed components, Pichit selectively absorbs small molecules like water and ammonia while retaining the larger flavor molecules (amino acids, nucleic acids) that make food taste great. The result: more concentrated flavor, better texture, and reduced fishy or meaty odors. All products are 100% authentic, sourced directly from Japan and shipped worldwide by imy Shop Japan.

🐟 How Pichit Works

Simply wrap your ingredient in a Pichit sheet and refrigerate. The semipermeable membrane draws out free water and odor compounds while keeping flavor molecules locked inside the ingredient. No cooking, no salt curing, no special equipment needed. Each sheet is single-use only and must be removed before cooking. Do not heat in microwave or oven.

📄 Choose Your Pichit Type

• Pichit Super High Absorption – 18 Sheets WS62P18
  Highest absorption level; ideal for making dried fish and pre-smoking preparation; perfect for horse mackerel, mackerel, saury, squid, sweetfish, barracuda, tilefish, and splendid alfonsino; also for pre-smoking salmon, scallops, ham, cheese, char, and rainbow trout; lightly season with salt, wrap in Pichit, and refrigerate for half a day to one day; 350×250mm per sheet; 18 sheets

• Pichit High Absorption – 32 Sheets WS62P32
  Versatile mid-range absorption; ideal for freezing, defrosting frozen ingredients, and making overnight-dried foods; wrap portioned ingredients before slow-freezing; wrap thawed ingredients to defrost in the refrigerator; lightly salt and wrap for overnight-dried results in half a day to one day; 350×250mm per sheet; 32 sheets

• Pichit Low Absorption – 30 Sheets WS62P30R
  Gentle absorption for refrigeration and freshness maintenance; ideal for sashimi, thawed tuna, fresh fish fillets, and sliced meats; removes excess moisture and odors while preserving natural texture and flavor; simply wrap and refrigerate; 350×250mm per sheet; 30 sheets

💡 Which Type Should You Choose?

• Making dried fish or preparing ingredients for smoking? → Super High Absorption WS62P18
• Freezing, defrosting, or making overnight-dried foods? → High Absorption WS62P32
• Keeping sashimi and fresh fish at peak freshness in the fridge? → Low Absorption WS62P30R

All Pichit products are 100% authentic, sourced and shipped directly from Japan. Worldwide door-to-door delivery via air freight.