Ohsawa's Dried Nukazuke Starter (Dried) uses rice bran from specially cultivated rice.
Enjoy authentic Nukazuke (fermented rice bran pickles) at home.
◆ Mix water and salt, then add to the Nukazuke bed (fermentation starter).
◆ You can start enjoying Nukazuke from about one week after creating the bed.
◆ Contains one dried chili pepper.
◆ No chemical seasonings used.
◆ Why not start a Nukazuke lifestyle?
Did you have a large barrel of Nukazuke bed at your grandmother’s house?
Do you have memories of children enjoying stirring the bed with their hands and digging out pickles from the bottom of the large barrel?
In the past, Nukazuke beds were common in every household, but due to concerns about smell and the hassle of maintenance, the number of households with Nukazuke beds decreased for a time.
However, recently, with the fermentation food boom and increased health consciousness, more households seem to be making their own Nukazuke beds.
By preparing at home, you can freely enjoy various variations and control the pickling level.
With more time spent at home, why not start a "Nukazuke lifestyle" in search of nostalgic flavors and health benefits?
◆ The best time to start making Nukazuke is from early spring to early summer.
While vegetables suitable for Nukazuke are available in any season, the optimal time to create the bed is from early spring to early summer when juicy vegetables like cucumbers, eggplants, and celery are in season.
Additionally, at temperatures between 20–25°C, the bacteria in the Nukazuke bed become active, making this period ideal for establishing lactic acid bacteria in the bed.
◆ Ohsawa's Nukazuke Starter (Dried)
For a long-term relationship with your Nukazuke bed, choose good quality rice bran and salt.
"Ohsawa's Nukazuke Starter" uses rice bran from domestically grown, specially cultivated rice.
It is also roasted in a flat kettle, resulting in a fragrant and delicious pickling.
A single piece of domestically produced chili pepper, which enhances flavor and has insect-repellent effects, is included, allowing you to enjoy making Nukazuke easily with just this one packet.
We recommend using traditional sea salt containing minerals.
The rich minerals released from vegetables combined with the salt will enhance the flavor of your Nukazuke bed.
One packet of "Ohsawa's Nukazuke Starter" makes approximately 1.3 kg of Nukazuke bed.
Please prepare a container for fermentation.
◆ About caring for your Nukazuke bed
Q. What if I am away for a long time or don’t have time to stir daily?
While daily stirring is ideal to maintain delicious Nukazuke, if you cannot do so every day, it is recommended to store the bed in the refrigerator. For long absences, freezing is also possible.
Q. What if a lot of moisture accumulates?
Wipe off excess moisture with kitchen paper, then add more rice bran to achieve the right consistency.
Since moisture also causes salt to leach out, add about 7% salt relative to the rice bran.
Q. What if the Nukazuke becomes too old or sour?
If it has been fermented too long and becomes difficult to eat as pickles, try using it as ingredients in dishes with a tangy flavor, such as sour soup (Sanratan) or sweet and sour pork.
It contains plenty of delicious umami, so enjoy creative recipes without wasting it.
◆ Creative recipe: Enzyme drink with Nukazuke
Nukazuke, as a fermented food, contains many enzymes.
Blend your favorite Nukazuke fruits with plant-based milk in a blender to make a sugar-free enzyme drink!
◆ How to use
1. Prepare a container about three times the size of the Nukazuke bag, and place one bag of Nukazeke into it.
2. Boil 100g of salt with four cups of water.
3. Once the salted water cools, pour it into the container with the rice bran, and mix well.
4. Add fresh vegetables into the container and ferment.
＜Ohsawa Japan＞
Ohsawa Japan inherits the name of George Ohsawa, the overseas nickname of Jinzo Sakurazawa.
Since its founding in 1945, it has been a core distributor of macrobiotic foods, selling products that meet the highest quality standards to natural food stores, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, cooking classes, and mail-order businesses nationwide.
＜What is macrobiotics?＞
If you are hearing this word for the first time, it might sound complicated...
But macrobiotics is actually very simple.
The word is composed of three parts:
- "Macro" means large or long, as you know.
- "Bio" refers to life; it shares the same root as biology.
- "Tic" indicates a technique or study.
Putting these together, it means "a theory and method for living long and fully."
To achieve this, it is necessary to view life from a broad perspective.
If you or someone you love is currently experiencing physical or mental issues, first try to see the situation from a wider viewpoint and identify the underlying causes.
That is the starting point of macrobiotics.
■ Product Name: Nukazuke Starter, Nukazuke Bed, Lactic Acid Bacteria, Ohsawa Nukazuke Starter, Dried Fermented Food, No Chemical Seasonings, Chili Pepper
■ Contents: 500g × 2 packs
■ Ingredients: Rice bran, Chili pepper (domestically produced)
■ Nutritional Information (per 100g): Energy 435 kcal / Protein 14.8g / Fat 21.8g / Carbohydrates 44.8g / Salt equivalent 0g
■ Manufacturer or Distributor: Ohsawa Japan Co., Ltd.
■ Expiration Date: 10 months from production
■ Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place
■ Category: Food
■ Country of Origin: Japan
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