We are committed to manufacturing products that make the most of nature's bounty.
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Ibaraki Prefecture, with its fertile soil and sea breezes, is an ideal location for growing dried sweet potatoes. Koda Shoten continues the traditional craftsmanship that brings out the deliciousness of the ingredients, and is committed to making the most of the blessings of nature.
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The only ingredient in these dried sweet potatoes is sweet potato. The cold weather and processing techniques bring out their sweetness and flavor.
Furthermore, our kinako (roasted soybean flour) products primarily use domestically produced soybeans from Hokkaido and Tohoku regions, which are ideal for making kinako, and are manufactured using roasting techniques that produce highly aromatic kinako through direct flame roasting.
Supporting Ibaraki's dried sweet potato culture from the farm.
Koda Shoten has been making food products in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture since 1948.
Our flagship product is "hoshiimo," one of Ibaraki Prefecture's representative agricultural processed products.
Hitachinaka City is one of the leading production areas in Japan, where farmers have been cultivating dried sweet potatoes since the Meiji era.
Koda Shoten carries on the local culture of dried sweet potatoes, handling everything from the production and processing of the sweet potatoes used as raw materials to sales.
From sweet potato cultivation to dried sweet potato
A major characteristic of Koda Shoten is,Sweet potato production by Koda Farm, a group company.is.
We have a fully integrated system in place, from seedling cultivation and harvesting to processing the sweet potatoes and packaging the dried sweet potatoes.
By being involved from the production of the sweet potatoes used as raw materials, we can check the quality of the ingredients and use that to create dried sweet potatoes that make the most of the characteristics of each variety.
Bringing out the sweetness of sweet potatoes from Ibaraki Prefecture
Koda Shoten's dried sweet potatoes are basicallyMade from sweet potatoes themselvesThat is what they're saying.
The official website states that the only ingredient used in the dried sweet potatoes is sweet potato, and that the cold weather and processing techniques bring out the sweetness and flavor of the sweet potatoes.
For the domestically produced dried sweet potatoes, we use sweet potatoes harvested in Ibaraki Prefecture.
They offer a variety of sweet potato varieties, including "Tamayutaka," "Beniharuka," "Silk Sweet," "Izumi No. 13," "Hoshikirari," and "Hoshikogane," allowing customers to enjoy the differences in sweetness and texture between varieties.
Not just dried sweet potatoes, but also processed agricultural products
Other products include kinako (roasted soybean flour), katakuriko (potato starch), joshinko (rice flour), beans, barley tea, pickled vegetable products, dried vegetables, etc.Agricultural processed products, mainly potatoes, beans, and barley.We offer a wide range of products and services.
In particular, our kinako (roasted soybean flour) uses mainly domestically produced soybeans from Hokkaido, Tohoku, and other regions, and is roasted over an open flame to create a highly aromatic product.
Walking hand in hand with local agriculture
Koda Shoten values more than just creating products.
By cultivating and processing local agricultural products, we aim to preserve farmland and greenery in the region.
The agricultural products grown in that land will be utilized as part of the local industry.
With the philosophy of "living together with the community and contributing to the community," we are passing on Hitachinaka's dried sweet potato culture to the next generation.
The soil and sea breeze of Ibaraki, and the long-standing tradition of making dried sweet potatoes.
The country of origin is clearly stated on the HP product page.
Kota Shouten's Dried Potatoes Kota Shouten's Dried Potatoes Kota's Craftsmanship Kota Shouten's Dried Potatoes Types of Dried Potatoes In recent years, the varieties of dried potatoes have become more diverse. As a result, we have been receiving more and more questions from customers such as, "What kind of dried potato is this?", "What does it taste like?", and "What is the texture like?". So, we would like to introduce dried potatoes to everyone so that you can learn about them and enjoy them. Tamayutaka Tamayutaka The raw potatoes are resistant to cold and heat and are white or light pink. It has been a representative taste that has been loved in Ibaraki for a long time. Generally, when people say dried potato, they are referring to this variety. It is characterized by its refreshing sweetness and has enduring popularity. Tamayutaka Dried Potatoes Beni Haruka The name Beni Haruka comes from the fact that it is "far superior". The yield is the same as or slightly more than Tamayutaka, and it is popular because of its high sugar content, so the number of producers is increasing. It is very sticky and is characterized by its beautiful yellow appearance and strong sweetness. Beni Haruka Dried Sweet Potatoes Izumi Izumi is a rare variety of sweet potato that tends to grow smaller, with a yield of only about 80% of Tamayutaka. When processing dried sweet potatoes, the thick skin makes peeling difficult and requires skilled techniques. It has a high sugar content and a unique richness, and the dried sweet potatoes turn a deep yellow and amber color. Izumi Dried Sweet Potatoes Hoshikogane Hoshikogane has a yield similar to Tamayutaka, and is a well-shaped variety with reddish-purple skin and pale yellow flesh. On the other hand, it is sensitive to cold and difficult to store for long periods during the winter. It is characterized by a refined sweetness that is not cloying. Hoshikogane Dried Sweet Potatoes Silk Sweet Silk Sweet is a variety that has recently become very popular for baked sweet potatoes and other uses. The skin is a vibrant reddish-brown color, and it is characterized by having fewer sprouts than Beni Haruka and a smooth surface. You can enjoy a refreshing taste and a smooth texture. Hoshikirari Hoshikirari is a variety of dried sweet potato developed specifically for this purpose. It has a higher yield than Izumi and a brighter color inside than Tamayutaka. While it is easy to store, temperature control for the seedlings is difficult, and currently there are few producers. It has a clean aftertaste, making it easy to eat. How to make Hoshikirari dried sweet potatoes STEP 01 Digging up sweet potatoes Harvesting sweet potatoes that have been carefully cultivated from April to October. They are dug up from October to November and stored in a warehouse. STEP 02 Steaming The sweet potatoes that have been stored have a higher sugar content (sweetness), resulting in delicious sweet potatoes. These sweet potatoes are then steamed slowly. STEP 03 Peeling The skin of the steamed sweet potatoes is peeled while they are still hot. This is done carefully by hand, one by one, by skilled staff. STEP 04 Slicing The peeled sweet potatoes are cooled down and then sliced using a special tool. The whole dried sweet potatoes are not sliced and are moved on to the next drying process. STEP 05 The dried sliced sweet potatoes are arranged one by one by hand on a drying rack and carefully dried slowly over several days. STEP 06 Completion Once the moisture has been removed and they are sufficiently dried, they are ready. Enjoy the concentrated deliciousness of these dried sweet potatoes. 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