Dried Child Pepper (kodomo piiman)
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Product overview of dried kodomo (kids') bell pepper
Kodomo (kids') bell pepper is a variety characterized by little bitterness and strong sweetness,developed by Takii SeedPhytorich variety. Its small size and vivid green enhance the color of dishes. Drying it in particular concentrates the sweetness and gives it a light texture. It stays tender after water rehydration and has little of the grassy smell distinctive to bell peppers, making it easy to use in a wide range of dishes.
Also, made into a powder, it can be used as a vividly colored coloring or flavoring. Its clean, unassuming taste, liked even by children and those who dislike bell peppers, is its charm.
Three commitments Agriture values
01 Taki i Seed's PhytoRich variety grown by a partner farmer
Kodomo bell pepper is one of the PhytoRich varieties developed by Takii Seed, characterized by little bitterness and strong sweetness. A partner farmer in Kyotango grows it in a way that makes the most of its functional components, and we use only the thick-fleshed, easy-to-eat fruit as raw material.
02 Low-temperature drying that draws out sweetness without bitterness
To make the most of the varietal trait of restrained bitterness and grassy smell compared with ordinary bell peppers, we use low-temperature drying. Because high-temperature processing drives off the aroma and sweetness, we take time to remove the moisture, finishing it into a taste easy even for children to eat.
03 Additive-free, glucose-free primary processing
We use no glucose coating to mask bitterness and no preservatives to make the color look vivid. As a clean-label-oriented raw material that makes the most of the ingredient as it is, it's also adopted in food makers' OEM development.
Product catalog showing the items we handle
Flexible support from small lots to large lots
- Sold in small lots from 100g
- Handling heirloom vegetables from across Japan
- Dried fruits and herbs also supported
Characteristics as a commercial raw material
A functional variety low in bitterness
With the mild flavor unique to the PhytoRich variety, it's an ingredient easy to accept even for those who dislike bell peppers. It's especially recommended for developing menus for children and families.
A raw material where vivid green stands out
Because the vivid green remains even after drying, it has a high visual effect as a color accent in pasta sauces and stir-fries, contributing to the development of photogenic menus.
A thick, satisfying texture
Kodomo bell pepper is characterized by thick flesh, and the texture stays firm even after drying. It keeps a crisp bite after water rehydration too, raising satisfaction in bell-pepper dishes.
Long-term storage without freezing or refrigeration
Because it can be stored at room temperature for 6 months, you can simplify planning seasonal menus and managing inventory of limited-edition products. It also helps cut cold-chain costs.
OEM handled from small lots
Prototyping is available from 100 g units. Because we can support everything from the new-product planning stage through mass production end to end, you can use it for PB development and menu prototyping too.
Product specifications
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Raw material growing region | Kyoto Prefecture (partner farm) |
Specification | Rough cut |
Storage method | Room temperature (store away from high heat and humidity) |
Best-before date | 6 months from the shipping date |
Minimum lot | From 10 bags / 100 g |
Powder | Available |
Manufacturing period | September |
Customization and OEM support
Through cooperation with partner farmers and our own processing facilities, Agriture achieves stable raw material supply and high-quality manufacturing. We can flexibly accommodate OEM manufacturing and also handle consultations on specification changes and packaging.
- Custom-size support (cut-thickness changes, shape adjustments): consultation available for orders of 10 kg or more
- OEM support: available (from small-lot prototyping to mass production)
- Large-lot manufacturing: available (consultation required 3 months before the manufacturing period)
POWDER
We also offer powder products
Agriture offers not only dried vegetables but also a wide range of commercial vegetable powders. If you want to use them as an ingredient for dressings, sauces, or bakery products, please also see the powder product list.
Commitments to variety, producer, growing region, and cultivation
BRAND
Variety:Kodomo bell pepper (PhytoRich variety). A functional variety developed by Takii Seed with little bitterness and strong sweetness, said to be easy to eat even for those who dislike bell peppers and for children.
PRODUCER
Producer:Partner farmers centered on Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. Working with growers who understand the cultivation traits of the PhytoRich variety, we carefully select and harvest thick-fleshed fruit.
REGION
Growing region:Grown in Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture. We secure the raw material in season, timed to the harvest around September.
CULTIVATION
Cultivation method:Using both greenhouse and open-field cultivation. After harvest, it enters the selection and processing steps right away, moved to the drying line while the flavor is preserved.
*Reference: OYAOYA product page
Low-temperature drying that preserves the ingredient's character
To make the most of the flavor, color, and texture of kodomo bell pepper, Agriture uses a drying method that removes moisture slowly at low temperature over time. High-temperature hot-air drying can remove moisture in a short time, but has the drawback that aroma components, pigments, and heat-sensitive vitamins are easily lost. Low-temperature drying can raise the raw material's shelf stability while retaining these components as much as possible, and its feature is that the ingredient's inherent flavor rises up when rehydrated.
💡 TIPS | Drying-processing trivia
The main cause of the grassy smell in bell peppers is a volatile component called pyrazine. The PhytoRich-variety kodomo bell pepper originally has little of this component, and combined further with Agriture's low-temperature drying technology, it's finished into a mild taste that doesn't let the grassy smell come through.
Use cases for dried kodomo bell pepper
Dried kodomo bell pepper, making the most of the varietal trait of low bitterness, shows particular strength in product development for children and families. It's also drawing attention as a raw material for school lunches, kids' menus, and family restaurants.
Raw material for kids' menus and kids' meals
Perfect for developing menus for children who dislike bell peppers. You can add it finely chopped to curry or hamburg sauce, or knead it into pasta sauce to boost the vegetable feel.
A color ingredient for frozen prepared foods and boxed lunches
As a color ingredient for frozen pilaf, frozen prepared foods, and frozen pasta, it makes the most of vivid green. Because it can be stored at room temperature and is pre-prepped, it's a raw material easy to feed into the processing line on schedule. Being a low-bitterness kodomo bell pepper, it can be used in products for a wide range of ages.
Base for vegetable soups and potages
Simmered with consommé or bouillon after water rehydration, it finishes into a gently sweet vegetable soup. Because kodomo bell pepper has little bitterness, it's an ingredient easy to accept even in menus for children and in school and company cafeterias.
Topping for pasta sauce and pizza
Combined with olive oil and lightly sautéed, it plays a role as an ingredient for pasta and pizza. With its vivid look and faint sweetness, it tightens up the whole menu, and the ease of using only the amount needed from room-temperature stock suits foodservice users too.
A coloring ingredient through powder processing
Ground into a powder, it can also be developed for kneading into dressings, sauces, and bread dough. Because it can add a natural green color without relying on synthetic coloring, it's a color ingredient suited to additive-free, color-appeal product design.
About commercial and OEM consultations
Working with partner farmers in Kyotango who understand the PhytoRich variety's traits, Agriture stably supplies dried kodomo bell pepper raw material that is thick-fleshed and easy to eat. From OEM development to small-lot prototyping, feel free to consult us.
Past initiatives and adoption projects can also be seen on the following pages.
- Past initiative case studies are here
- Commercial dried vegetable OEM here
- Commercial vegetable powder here
Product catalog showing the items we handle
Flexible support from small lots to large lots
- Sold in small lots from 100g
- Handling heirloom vegetables from across Japan
- Dried fruits and herbs also supported
Frequently asked questions about dried kodomo bell pepper
Q. Please tell me the minimum lot and the volume per bag of dried kodomo bell pepper.
A. For commercial use, we can do business from a minimum of 10 bags at 100 g per bag. We can accommodate small lots even at the prototyping and test-adoption stage, and for mass production you can consult with us on package specifications and lot quantities.
Q. What is the commercial price range?
A. The price varies with the raw material market, specifications, lot size, and cut specifications. When you inquire, we will propose a quote to match your desired specifications and lot, so first let us know your required conditions.
Q. What is the lead time from order to delivery?
A. Stocked items can be shipped in about a few days to a week. For made-to-order or custom specifications, there are cases where we ask for a lead time of about two weeks to a month, including raw material preparation and the drying process. Consulting early provides reassurance.
Q. Can you obtain a certificate of origin for the raw material?
A. Depending on the client's request, we can prepare a certificate of origin for the raw material. Since there are cases where we can provide it together with the cultivation information of partner farmers, please let us know the documents you need in advance.
Q. Can you handle food-sanitation and HACCP compliance and export-oriented support?
A. Agriture's processing carries out hygiene management in line with the HACCP approach, and you can consult us on dried vegetable raw materials for export as well. Please also consult us on confirming requirements by destination country and label support when you inquire.
Q. For an OEM request, in what flow should I consult?
A. First, let us know your product image, lot quantity, and desired delivery date via the inquiry form. After a hearing, we propose prototyping, a quote, and a production plan, and once you approve, we schedule mass production—this is the general flow.
Q. Can you handle custom specification changes such as cut size and shape?
RETAIL
For those looking to purchase in small packs
For those who want to try a small amount for home use, our partner brand OYAOYA offers retail packs of 20 g, 80 g, 200 g, and 500 g. It's also recommended for those who want to check the taste of kodomo bell pepper at the family table or in home cooking.
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