Sea of Japan's Ara-shio is 100% seawater from Izu Oshima.
Sun-dried concentrated
Boiled production method
◆ Seawater is sun-dried and concentrated in a three-dimensional salt field within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
◆ The particles are uniform, fine, and moist.
◆ Delicious and wise: how to take salt
Whether outdoors or indoors, during hot weather, sweat gradually drips and becomes sluggish. In summer, especially, it is important to actively intake water, salt, and minerals.
Salt intake mainly comes from salt. Minerals are often associated with vegetables and fruits, but salt also contains many types of minerals.
“Salt is an indispensable substance for human life functions. This is because life operates with the proper balance of salts and minerals such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Furthermore, it is believed that life was born in the sea. The mineral balance of human body fluids closely resembles that of the sea.”
*From “Cooking School Rima Textbook”
During the season when you sweat, it is especially important to choose mineral-rich salts that suit your body and to know the appropriate amount to take—what is called “appropriate salt intake.”
There are various types of salt around the world.
Among them, for macrobiotic cooking, the salts that suit the body are traditionally made from seawater from the land or country where one lives, using traditional methods, and are rich in minerals. These are also called “natural salts.”
When choosing, look for ingredients labeled “seawater” and check the nutritional information to see how much trace minerals are contained.
You can also choose based on your preferred particle size and region of origin.
Combine delicious salt with seasonal ingredients—tossed or lightly cooked—and it will bring out a flavor that makes your body happy.
Adding a pinch to broth makes it taste deeply nourishing.
So, what is the appropriate salt intake? For soups, about 0.8%, but activity levels and sweating vary from person to person.
If family members sweat differently, keep the seasoning light and let each person add salt at the table to match their own needs.
In summer, besides taking salt and minerals directly from salt, recommended sources include miso, soy sauce, pickled plums, plum vinegar, and salt candies.
Do you know what kind of salt is used in these? The recommended ones are naturally made salts from seawater, which contain many minerals.
Please pay attention to this when choosing seasonings and ingredients.
＜Commitment of Sea of Japan’s Ara-shio＞
〇 Principles of Production Area
Raw materials and manufacturing locations are within Japan. Exceptions are made only for ingredients like spices not produced in Japan or sesame seeds with extremely low production volume.
〇 Principles of Raw Materials
Agricultural products are used without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and are non-GMO, seasonal, and open-field. Marine products are sourced from nearby natural waters. Livestock products are generally not used. No chemical additives or preservatives are used.
〇 Principles of Manufacturing
Use traditional, natural, and physical methods. Modern, artificial, or chemical methods are not employed. Even when mechanization is used to reduce labor, the basic processes remain unchanged.
〇 Principles of Components
Respect the natural balance of ingredients. Do not excessively purify or remove specific components through extraction, refining, or synthesis.
〇 Principles of Flavor
Value the original taste of ingredients. Seasoning is based on enhancing the natural flavor with salt, avoiding artificial flavor enhancers, sweeteners, acids, or saltiness agents that create artificial tastes.
〇 Philosophical Principles
Respect the traditional food systems developed over thousands of years by our ancestors. When creating new foods, principles such as “Shin-to-Fuji” (unity of body and land), “Whole One Item,” and “Yin-Yang Harmony” are followed.
■ Product Name: Coarse Salt Ara-shio, Sea of Japan’s Ara-shio, Red Domestic Natural Sun-dried Boiled
■ Content: 3kg × 3 packs
■ Ingredients: Seawater (from Izu Oshima)
■ Nutritional Information (per 100g):Energy: 0 kcalProtein: 0 gFat: 0 gCarbohydrates: 0 gEquivalent salt content: 86.36 g
■ Other Nutrients:Magnesium: 700 mgCalcium: 400 mgPotassium: 240 mg
■ Allergens: None
■ Manufacturer/Distributor: Umi no Sei Co., Ltd.
■ Best Before: Long shelf life
■ Storage: Store in a cool, dark place, avoiding high temperature and humidity
■ Category: Food
■ Country of Manufacture: Japan
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Product Number: umisei-ara3kg3