Soken-sha Kikaijima Rough Sugar 500g is made from sugarcane, carefully cultivated by the island's people, and processed at an on-island sugar mill using a method that preserves its flavor, resulting in a rich and delicious taste.
**Features and Selling Points:**
* Kikaijima, one of the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, is a beautiful island formed by the uplift of coral reefs, which is rare in Japan. The sugarcane grown here is characterized by its rich, mellow sweetness and is a precious asset of the island.* Sugarcane, carefully cultivated by the island's people, is processed at an on-island sugar mill using a method that preserves its flavor, resulting in a rich and delicious taste.* It enhances the natural flavors of ingredients, so please use it not only in coffee and tea but also in various dishes, including simmered foods.
**About Soken-sha:**
Soken-sha is a food company with a history of over half a century, dedicated to its principles. In 1968, the year of its founding, during a period of rapid economic growth, many food additives such as chemically synthesized flavors, colors, and preservatives were developed, and processed foods using industrial manufacturing methods for mass production were rapidly increasing. Founder Takao Nakamura, drawing from his own experience of overcoming illness through dietary improvements, advocated, "Food and how we eat are inevitably connected to how we live. Improving our diet is improving our way of life." Recognizing the crisis in Japan's changing food environment, he founded Soken-sha with the desire to deliver foods that contribute to better health.
Initially, to provide additive-free, traditional foods to those who needed them, the company eventually began selecting raw materials with consideration for cultivation and raising methods.
Instead of using chemical fertilizers and pesticides, they use pesticide-free, low-pesticide, and organically grown raw materials. In response to the issue of caged hens, they adopted free-range eggs.
Furthermore, in discussions about livestock meat from the perspectives of health and the environment, they developed 100% plant-based products, pioneering many of these initiatives in the market.
The themes that are now discussed as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been consistently pursued by Soken-sha throughout its history of over half a century. Rather than being swayed by food trends, the company questions, "Considering the environment and human health, is the current situation the best for society in the long term?" and proposes alternatives in the form of products. They call this stance "Counter Vision Company" and will continue to make choices that are beneficial to society.
■ Contents: 500g x 3■ Ingredients: Sugarcane (Kikaijima, Kagoshima Prefecture)■ Packaging: Bag: PE, PA■ Manufacturer or Seller: Soken-sha■ Classification: Food■ Country of Manufacture: Japan■ How to Enjoy: It enhances the natural flavors of ingredients, so please use it not only in coffee and tea but also in various dishes, including simmered foods.■ Precautions:* This product manufacturing facility also produces products containing "wheat."* If hardening occurs, gently knead to loosen before use.* To prevent odor transfer, do not store with cosmetics, soaps, pickles, etc.* Rarely, due to heating during manufacturing, the sugar may form black or dark brown granular clumps, but this does not affect quality.* Sugar can be used long-term, so no expiration date is set.
**Disclaimer:**
* The expiration dates listed are based on the manufacturing date. Please inquire for the actual date.* Due to shared inventory with our own website, there may be cases of stockouts, backorders, or cancellations depending on the timing.* Packaging and product contents may differ slightly from the delivered product due to product renewals.* Mail delivery is a post-drop service. Cash on delivery is not available. Due to thickness restrictions (3cm or less), packaging will be simple.* We are not responsible for damage to the outer packaging.
Product Number: souken-kikaijima3