Mineral-rich snow water and cold winters nurture Aomori garlic
Aomori Prefecture is the main producer of garlic in Japan, accounting for about 70% of the country's production. Garlic farmer Yoshida's farm is located in Hirosaki City, where the summer is short and the winter is long. The cold winter promotes the growth of delicious garlic. Snow starts to fall in Hirosaki City in December, and the farmland will be covered with snow. The temperature drops below 0°C on many days, and this harsh environment prompts the garlic to store sugars to resist freezing. In fact, it is during this period that the garlic thrives.
"Soil Management" for Growing Delicious Garlic
To cultivate rich soil, we use absolutely no pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides. Although fertilizers and pesticides work quickly, they can make the soil infertile. We focus on using organic fertilizers and managing the soil with the power of microorganisms, allowing the land of Aomori to give us high-quality garlic.
Beautiful snow-like garlic "White Six Pieces"
The garlic grown by Yoshida is called "White Rokupan" because it is as white as snow. Each garlic bulb has only 6 leaves on average, but each leaf is large, firm and shiny, with a strong and sweet flavor and rich nutrition.
We slow cook it at low temperature to preserve the important allicin component.
Allicene is almost impossible to extract from raw garlic or garlic fried at high temperature. This ingredient can only be extracted when it is cooked slowly at low temperature. It has recently gained attention for its potential to prevent a decline in the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which contributes to forgetfulness and dementia. Garlic is shipped directly from Aomori Prefecture to the workshop in Shodoshima, where staff cook it by hand under strict temperature control.
Make your daily table more delicious
When you pour it over hot miso soup, the aroma spreads and adds the deep flavor of domestic garlic. Whether it is Japanese food, Western food or Chinese food, this "cold-pressed garlic olive oil" can be easily integrated into your daily table. It is simple, delicious and good for your body.
There are other ways to use it! The aroma is tempting and stimulates appetite
Just a light sprinkle will add a delicious flavor!
Tedious garlic cooking becomes effortless! Since the smell doesn't easily remain after eating, you can also use it on toast or rice balls for breakfast.
