Vegheet vegetable sheets are all-natural products developed in Nagasaki Prefecture using modern technology to reduce food wastage. Imperfect looking vegetables, that would otherwise be discarded, can be used in this production; which helps to protect the small farmers’ incomes. These plant-based sheets are made from vegetables that are sustainably farmed.
Turmeric is a pungent, bitter and astringent spice that is part of the ginger family. There exists many varieties, four of which are grown in Okinawa - spring (or wild), autumn (or yellow), black, and white. Turmeric is widely consumed in Okinawa in beverages, snacks, condiments, dishes, and more.
This first Superfood Asia trade exhibition in Singapore showcased supporters of healthier eating who bring natural, organic, and Halal-certified food. One product of ours drew particular interest. Wrapped in paper packaging, Yoshitomo’s handmade kale chips are made of kale grown solely by nature’s elements. They are not baked nor fried, but dried in pure mountain air.
Shikuwasa is mixed with boysenberry, bilberry, blackcurrant, nikko maple, and mildly sweetened with honey. Boysenberry is known as the "miracle fruit" as it contains 300% more antioxidative effect than blueberry. Shikuwasa, known as fruit of longevity in Okinawa, is a unique citrus species containing higher levels of nutrients that most other citrus fruit.
Shikuwasa citrus fruit is different from lime and kalamansi. The entire fruit, pulp and skin, is used in a variety of products from food to cosmetics and aromatherapy oils. It is grown only in Okinawa and Taiwan. The majority is grown in Ogimi village, Okinawa, where according to data from the World Health Organisation, we find the highest concentration of centenarians.
We participated in our inaugural event this weekend, September 8-9, 2018, at the Japan Summer Festival (JSF)! At the centre of attention, were our onion chips made from hand-peeled Awaji onions, popular for their size and sweetness. By undergoing a low temperature vacuum frying process, the leaves of the onion flesh retain the natural onion sweetness and soft texture, receiving a crisp coat.
