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System developer Nihon Knowledge Space was newly certified as a MAFF "Outstanding Food Education Practice Corporation 2026" for initiatives such as providing the off-spec vegetable delivery service "LossHeru" to all employees at company expense. It joined the list as one of the 333 companies in the first year.

When people hear "yakuzen ingredients," many may picture imported dried goods bought at a Chinese-ingredient store, such as jujube and goji berries. Yet many yakuzen ingredients can in fact be assembled from familiar domestically grown vegetables and dried goods. The image that "you cannot start without ordering something special" is...

Have you ever thought, "Yakuzen and Kampo seem similar, but where do they differ?" Because both are rooted in Eastern medicine, they're easily confused, yet they are distinct things with clearly different roles. On this page, we organize the difference between yakuzen and Kampo through the lens of "food" and "medicine"...

Many people feel that "yakuzen seems good for you, but doesn't it require special ingredients or crude drugs?" In fact, yakuzen is a style of eating based on the ideas of Eastern medicine that you can start with everyday vegetables from the supermarket. On this page, we explain what yakuzen is...

Yagenbori in Asakusa, Tokyo; Shichimiya Honpo in Kiyomizu, Kyoto; Yawataya Isogoro at Zenkoji in Shinshu. Lining up the shichimi ingredients these three shops disclose, the only two that all three include are chili pepper and sansho pepper. All three use sesame, but they split between white and black. Shops that use dried citrus peel...

You have yuzu kosho in the fridge, but you aren't sure what to put it on besides hot pot. Plenty of people leave the jar sitting unused in just this state. Yuzu kosho is a seasoning whose heat and aroma come through in small amounts, so once you've settled on what to pair it with and how much to use, you can use it every day even after hot pot season ends. This...

よもぎ餅やよもぎ茶、よもぎ蒸しに使う乾燥よもぎを買いたいけれど、「どこで売っているの？」「どれを選べばいいの？」と迷う方は多いはずです。乾燥よもぎはスーパーの店頭では見つけにくく、通販や専門店で選ぶのが基本になります。 葉と茎が混ざったカ...

よもぎ茶は、若草の香りとノンカフェインで親しまれている和のお茶です。乾燥よもぎを使えば、急須やお鍋で煮出すだけと簡単に作れます。生のよもぎから自家製のよもぎ茶を作ることもでき、好みに合わせて楽しめます。 よもぎ茶に使う乾燥よもぎ（カットタ...

よもぎ茶やよもぎ蒸し、よもぎ餅などを取り入れる前に、「よもぎに副作用はないの？」と気になる方は多いはずです。よもぎは古くから食用やお茶として親しまれてきた身近な植物ですが、体質や摂取量によっては注意が必要な場面もあります。 乾燥よもぎ（カ...

春の和菓子の定番、よもぎ餅（草餅）。生のよもぎは旬が春に限られますが、乾燥よもぎを使えば一年中いつでも、手軽によもぎ餅を作れます。下処理やアク抜きが済んでいるので、戻して生地に混ぜるだけと簡単です。 よもぎ餅づくりに使う乾燥よもぎ この記...

Even without going to a salon, you can enjoy yomogi steam therapy at home if you have the tools and mugwort. Still, many people are unsure “what tools are needed” and “how much mugwort to add and how to proceed.” If you grasp the steps and precautions, you can do it at home with peace of mind...

We explain how to use dried mugwort—from rehydrating and amounts, to popular recipes such as kusa mochi and yomogi dumplings, mugwort tea and mugwort baths, storage methods and best-before dates, and how to choose without going wrong. A Kyoto dried vegetable manufacturer summarizes tips for using up domestic, low-temperature-dried mugwort without waste, at home or commercially.

22 companies led by Kagome launched an idea contest 2026 for students on March 2. Against intake of 218g for men and 210g for women in their 20s, it invites measures to close the gap to the 350g target. Realistic solutions such as keeping dried vegetables stocked in the office are also welcome.

鍋の仕上げに皮を少し削いだら、あとは黄色い実がひとつ残る。果汁を搾ったら、今度は皮とワタと種が残る。ゆずは、どこかを使うたびに別のどこかが余る果物です。 皮ごと乾燥して粗く挽いた国産ゆず 農林水産省の令和5年産特産果樹生産動態等調査では、ゆ...

Have you ever heard that "decaf coffee is bad for you" or "isn't it pointless?" For people who are pregnant or want to enjoy coffee to unwind at night, it is a topic where you want to know the truth. In short, if you choose the extraction method correctly, decaf coffee...

Dried tomatoes are a processed food made by drying fully ripe tomatoes to greatly reduce their moisture. As the water that makes up about 90% of a fresh tomato is removed, the umami becomes concentrated, making it an ingredient that adds deep richness and color to dishes in small amounts. In Italy they have long been used in pasta sauces and antipas...

For today's business people whose work centers on desk work, maintaining health is a major challenge. As more people struggle with a lack of vegetables and a lack of exercise, demand is rising for functional beverages that let you easily supplement nutrition. In particular, the new category of "vegetable tea" combines the nutrition of conventional tea and vegetables...

With health consciousness rising now, the functional beverage market continues its rapid expansion. Health tea in particular is supported by many consumers as an easily adopted daily health habit, and the 2024 market for foods with function claims is projected to top 600 billion yen. In such a huge market, one's own...

Vegetable powder is a handy ingredient that both saves time and boosts nutrition when making baby food. Choosing a domestically grown, additive-free powder lets you incorporate vegetables such as kabocha, spinach, carrot, and lotus root little by little to match your baby's age, while being mindful of powderiness and allergy risk...

A yakuzen tea OEM is a system that lets you plan and sell an original health tea—blending crude drugs and tea leaves based on the ideas of Eastern medicine—without owning your own manufacturing equipment. Because you can outsource everything to a manufacturer—blend design, raw material procurement, manufacturing, and packaging—you can achieve differentiated health...

When you look up "what a vegetarian is," you turn up classification tables that say there are 8 kinds, or 10 kinds. You end up finishing your reading without being able to judge which is correct. Let us state the conclusion first. In Japan, there is a national standard for vegetarians and vegans. In 202...

Dried fruit, sometimes imagined as a healthy light snack, is characterized by being eatable anytime and providing easy nutrition, thanks to drying fresh fruit to raise its shelf life. Such dried fruit has long been beloved worldwide, used as emergency rations and portable food...

Dried fruit is popular as a "natural snack," but many people may feel anxious about whether it's okay to eat while dieting. Because it's small in appearance but concentrated in nutrition, there are doubts such as "isn't it high in calories?" and "won't eating too much make me gain weight..."

"I want to eat vegetables properly every day"; "I need to eat 350g of vegetables a day." Even when you think this, work, chores, and childcare take over and before you know it the day is done. It is precisely those people we want to offer, anew, the option of "dried vegetables." Dried vegetables may bring to mind kiriboshi daikon...

Kale, known as an ingredient in aojiru green juice. This vegetable, in fact, is nicknamed the "king of vegetables" for its high nutritional value. A member of the Brassicaceae family alongside cabbage and broccoli, and positioned as the ancestor of these vegetables, kale is thought to originate along the Mediterranean coast in the region of Greece, and has been cultivated since before...

Eating dried fruit and nuts together has become a popular snack and trail food. But if you mix your favorites yourself and store them, the nuts can go soft and lose their texture within a few days. The cause is moisture. The moisture left in the dried fruit...

The Basic Way to Enjoy It—Eating It As-Is The simplest way to eat dried apple is to open the bag and snack on it as-is. The water has been removed and the sweetness concentrated, so you can enjoy a richer flavor than fresh apple. That said, even "as-is" varies by texture type and the timing of when you eat it...

"Fuji," seen year-round in the fruit aisle, is the most widely grown apple in Japan. With a balance of sweetness and acidity, a firm bite, and good keeping quality, it is used for everything from gifts to everyday snacks. That said, even one word, "Fuji,"...

Alongside rising health consciousness, interest in superfoods is expanding worldwide. Among them, moringa—called a "nutrient-rich tree"—is drawing attention from both its high nutritional value and sustainability. Moringa is a plant native to northwestern India, containing vitamin A, vitamin...

A recipe says "one apple," and you stop in front of the scale. Or a mail-order listing says "L size," and you don't know how many grams that is. Both are common situations. Let us give the answer first. The weight of one apple is determined by the variety, from 240 grams to 500 gra...

To begin, here's what this article cannot cover. We have a policy of not listing nutrient figures in our articles. We don't write values such as how many milligrams of a vitamin, or multiple-based comparisons with other foods. As for health effects, as a food maker we do not make...

Alongside rising health consciousness, interest in moringa is rapidly spreading. This plant, also called a "nutrient-rich tree," is drawing attention worldwide as a superfood containing over 90 kinds of nutrients, but what points should you watch when choosing domestic moringa...

When choosing aojiru, do you judge only by words like "good for your health" on the package? In fact, the characteristics of aojiru vary greatly depending on the raw materials used. The main raw materials, kale, barley grass and moringa, each have their own nutritional profile and characteristics, and depending on your purpose...

Heirloom vegetable powder is an ingredient made by powdering native varieties long cultivated in various regions, such as Kyoto vegetables and Kaga vegetables. These vegetables are a precious food heritage nurtured over long years while adapting to the region’s climate and soil, differing from the commonly mass-produced vegetables...

What you'll learn in this article. What presenteeism is and how much loss it brings to a company. Data linking vegetable deficiency to lower productivity. The effects you can expect from improving the food environment. Ways to fix vegetable deficiency you can start right away at the office. What is presenteeism? The true nature of a hidden loss. "Coming to work...

Disaster stockpiling of vegetables is a theme that tends to be overlooked in corporate disaster plans. Common emergency and preserved foods—alpha rice, hardtack, cup noodles, canned goods—lean toward carbohydrates and protein, tending to lack vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. This article covers 7 recommended stockpile vegetables...

Miura daikon is a winter daikon grown on the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture. In the Meiji era it arose from natural crossbreeding of the peninsula's native Koenbo daikon with Nerima daikon and others, and in 1925 (Taisho 14) it was named "Miura daikon." Blessed with the peninsula's mild climate and well-draining soil, it has long...

What you'll learn in this article. An approach to food stockpiling that satisfies both BCP and health and productivity management. A rolling-stock strategy using dried vegetables. Tips for running it that ease the workload on the general affairs department. How to account for the cost and its cost-effectiveness. Are you handling BCP measures and health and productivity management separately? "Disaster stockpiling is general affairs' job...

When it comes to green juice, kale comes to mind. This green vegetable belongs to the same mustard family as cabbage and broccoli, and is so nutritionally excellent it's called the "king of vegetables." In Japan the green juice market has matured, and kale has long maintained steady demand as its main ingredient. Raw...

What you'll learn in this article: Nutrients that remain in dried vegetables and nutrients that are easily lost; Components that tend to remain, by major vegetable; How the finish differs by drying method; How to make good use of dried vegetables. An honest answer to the question "Do dried vegetables have any nutrition?" The most common question about dried vegetables...

What you will learn in this article: 10 easy recipes using dried vegetables (5 to 15 minutes); recipes by category, including miso soup, soups, salads, stir-fries and simmered dishes; tips for using dried vegetables and how to avoid mistakes; ideas for working dried vegetables into a week of meals. Why dried vegetable recipes help with a lack of vegetables...

What you'll learn in this article. Why people say "dried vegetables have no nutrition." The results of comparing nutritional value with fresh vegetables using data. How drying methods differ in nutrient retention. A rundown of nutrients that decrease easily and those that remain. How to eat dried vegetables without wasting their nutrition. "Do dried vegetables really have any nutrition?...

What you'll learn in this article. Why you fall short on vegetables outdoors and its effects on the body. Why dried vegetables are ideal for camping and hiking. The types of dried vegetables to bring and how to choose them. Easy recipes you can use in the field. Tips for packing and carrying them. When it comes to meals for camping and hiking—cup noodles,...

What you'll learn in this article. Three reasons older adults tend to fall short on vegetables. Cooking techniques that make vegetables easy to eat even with weaker chewing. Simple care-food recipes using dried vegetables. The vegetable intake needed per day and the reality for older adults. How to support the meals of a parent living apart. "Lately, Dad...

What you will learn in this article: why vegetable shortages easily occur while dieting; how dietary fiber raises the success rate of dieting; calorie and nutrient data for dried vegetables; concrete ways to include dried vegetables in diet meals; effective ways to get dietary fiber to curb hunger. "I'm restricting my diet...

Aojiru vs. vegetable juice vs. dried vegetables: which really helps with a lack of vegetables? You know you should eat more vegetables, but you just can't seem to do it. For people like that, the first thing they try is probably aojiru or vegetable juice. Go to a drugstore and the shelves are full...

What you'll learn in this article. The vegetable intake needed per day during pregnancy and the nutrients you tend to fall short on. How to choose vegetables that efficiently supply folate and iron. Ways to keep using dried vegetables even through morning sickness. Recommended recipes and eating tips by pregnancy stage. Tips for quick cooking with dried vegetables. "Ever since I found out I was pregnant, meals...

Meals in evacuation life: "anything you can eat is fine" is dangerous. When an earthquake, typhoon, or other disaster strikes, the first thing on your mind is securing your safety. Meals tend to get pushed aside. But as evacuation life stretches to three days, then a week, the quality of your meals starts to greatly affect your physical and mental health...

What you'll learn in this article. The real reasons living alone leads to vegetable deficiency. Why dried vegetables are a perfect match for living alone. Concrete recipes and ways to work them in. A cost comparison with fresh vegetables. How to choose and store dried vegetables. "I know I should eat vegetables, but it's just hard..." When you start living alone...

Mugwort is an aromatic herb long rooted in Japanese food culture, used widely in Japanese sweets, medicinal cuisine, and health teas. Dried mugwort is a raw material made by low-temperature drying domestic mugwort, sealing in its deep green color and aroma. It is suited to product creation that makes use of aroma and color—kusa mochi, dumplings, bath additives, herbal tea, and more...