We will answer your questions about fermented foods made in Japan that are said to be good for beauty and health.
Hatcho Miso Powder
Q101:What is KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso?
A101:
It is the oldest miso in Japan, produced in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It still follows the manufacturing method established in 1645, and is one of the most flavorful misos.
Q102:How do we eat KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso powder?
A102:
Simply sprinkle a teaspoon of KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso powder onto vanilla ice cream to create delicious miso ice cream.
Q103:Can I make miso soup with KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso powder?
A103:
Just add KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso powder and hot water to create fragrant miso soup. If you add chopped leafy vegetables to this, you will have a very delicious miso soup.
Q104:Is KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso Powder a good combination with American food?
A104:
Try sprinkling KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso powder on steaks, hamburgers, french fries, etc. The flavor of the dish increases, and you can feel a new flavor.
Q105:How is KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso used in Japan?
A105:
The most common use in Japan is as a seasoning to add a secret ingredient to simmered dishes. For example, if you add KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso powder to curry stew, it will become very rich.
Q106: What kind of nutritional ingredients does KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso contain?
A106:
KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso contains protein, carbohydrates, vitamins (E, K, B1, B2, B6, niacin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, etc.), minerals (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, iodine, etc.) Contains abundant nutrients such as , dietary fiber, and salt.
Q107: What are the health benefits of eating KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso?
A107:
Because KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso is aged for a long time, it contains more substances that cleanse the body than regular miso, and is said to have beneficial effects such as antioxidant effects and regulating the intestinal environment.
Q108: Is KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso more expensive than regular miso?
A108:
It does come with a higher price tag than the regular miso on store shelves. The reason for this is that KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso takes two years to age, while regular miso takes six months to mature, which also affects the price.
However, due to the long aging process, there is less moisture and the product is more dense, so there is not necessarily a price difference based on the price tag.
Q109: Can I purchase KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso Powder in the United States?
A109:
KAKUKYU Hatcho Miso Powder is not sold in the United States. This product is currently only sold online.
Q110: What is the delivery time if I purchase online?
A110:
It takes about 5 days if you use a courier service such as FEDEX, and about 10 days if you use airmail. Please refer to the shopping cart page for each shipping fee.
Sake Kasu Chocolate
Q201:What is sake lees?
A201:
It is what remains after squeezing sake from moromi (fermented rice), which is the raw material for sake. This food is made by fermenting rice with koji, and it contains many amino acids and vitamins.
Q202:What are the common uses for sake lees?
A202:
In Japan, it is often used as an ingredient for Amazake. Amazake is an ancient Japanese nutritional drink, and in recent years the efficacy of sake lees has been reconsidered, and more and more people in Japan are drinking it as a health drink.
Q203:Does sake lees contain sugar?
A203:
Sake lees does not contain sugar. Rather, sake lees has the effect of suppressing sugar absorption and promoting protein absorption. Therefore, it is effective for people who suppress their sugar intake.
Q204:Does sake lees chocolate contain sugar?
A204:
Chocolate contains sugar. Sake lees has the ability to suppress sugar absorption, so sake lees chocolate absorbs less sugar than other chocolates.
Q205:Is sake lees chocolate good for our health?
A205:
Sake lees chocolate is said to be effective for both health and beauty because it contains amino acids and vitamins and because sake lees suppresses sugar absorption.
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