{"id":1105,"date":"2026-04-07T15:38:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agriture.jp\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1105"},"modified":"2026-06-25T20:28:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T11:28:45","slug":"cucumber","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/cucumber\/","title":{"rendered":"Dried cucumber"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" data-thread=\"\" style=\"text-align: \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/studio-cms-assets\/projects\/9YWyw1reqM\/s-2280x1520_v-frms_webp_d59e3c72-2008-402e-8450-40b9b781d795.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>A commercial dried vegetable made by slicing fresh cucumbers grown by partner farmers in Kyoto and drying them slowly at low temperature. Unlike raw vegetables, when rehydrated it offers a distinctive \"crunchy\" texture. It is a popular item with many repeat buyers even in direct-to-consumer sales, yet has broad commercial applications too\u2014incorporating it into a menu enables texture-based differentiation and dishes with creative flair. It is used across a wide range of business types, including prepared-food manufacturers, the chilled ready-meal industry, school lunches, and nursing-care meal services.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agriture's dried cucumber: three points of care<\/h2>\n<div style=\"border-top:1px solid #d7e8d7;border-bottom:1px solid #d7e8d7;padding:24px 0;margin:28px 0\"><h3 style=\"color:#2c5f2d;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:0.1em;margin:0 0 10px\">01 Using old-fashioned heirloom cucumbers<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 20px\">At Agriture, we use old-fashioned, unimproved heirloom cucumbers as the main raw material. Compared with the improved varieties in general circulation, they have a fuller flavor, with a deep taste reminiscent of nuka pickles. Drying removes moisture and brings out the cucumber's natural richness and sweetness even more, making it a commercial raw material.<\/p><h3 style=\"color:#2c5f2d;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:0.1em;margin:0 0 10px\">02 Crunchy texture after rehydration<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 20px\">The greatest feature is the crunchy texture unique to drying, different from the crisp snap of fresh cucumber. With a distinctive texture you savor as you chew, it can be enjoyed even in unexpected combinations that fresh cucumber cannot express, such as mixed rice and hiyajiru. It is a raw material easy to use as a differentiating ingredient in commercial menu development.<\/p><h3 style=\"color:#2c5f2d;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:0.1em;margin:0\">03 Good seasoning absorption and excellent processing suitability<\/h3><p style=\"margin:10px 0 0\">Because drying removes moisture, the absorption rate of seasoning liquids is very high, making it ideal as a raw material for marinated cooking and mixed-vegetable products. Its ease of handling in the seasoning step for the prepared-food and ready-meal industries is one reason it is chosen as a commercial raw material.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsid=\"2831\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-20 sp-py-20 alignfull\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner l-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-section_ttl u-mb-ctrl u-mb-10\">Product catalog showing the items we handle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Flexible support from small lots to large lots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large size_xs\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\u4e7e\u71e5\u91ce\u83dc\" class=\"wp-image-110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed\">\n<li>Sold in small lots from 100g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handling heirloom vegetables from across Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dried fruits and herbs also supported<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-button -size-l is-style-btn_normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.noco.sale\/share\/d\/01KT67ZHHNQF9MZ0RKRGQA92MQ\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Download here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features of commercial dried cucumber<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0 28px\"><div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 8px);border-left:3px solid #2c5f2d;padding:16px 20px;background:#fafcf8;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;min-width:260px\"><div style=\"color:#2c5f2d;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:8px\">Grown in Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75\">It uses old-fashioned heirloom cucumbers, rich in flavor from the raw stage. The firm taste and aroma, often lost in improved varieties, stand out in commercial menus.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 8px);border-left:3px solid #6b8e23;padding:16px 20px;background:#fdfbf6;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;min-width:260px\"><div style=\"color:#2c5f2d;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:8px\">Crunchy texture<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75\">Drying changes it into a distinctive crunchy texture after rehydration. You can add a textural accent to a menu that the crisp snap of fresh cucumber cannot express.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 8px);border-left:3px solid #2c5f2d;padding:16px 20px;background:#fafcf8;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;min-width:260px\"><div style=\"color:#2c5f2d;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:8px\">High seasoning-liquid absorption<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75\">Because drying removes moisture, it soaks up marinades and seasoning liquids abundantly. It has high processing suitability as a raw material for marinade-type prepared dishes, pickles, seasoned mixes, and more.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 8px);border-left:3px solid #6b8e23;padding:16px 20px;background:#fdfbf6;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;min-width:260px\"><div style=\"color:#2c5f2d;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:8px\">No glucose added<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75\">We process the ingredient as-is, using no additives or sugar coating. It can be adopted straight into additive-free-oriented product development and products where you want to keep the ingredient list simple.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 8px);border-left:3px solid #2c5f2d;padding:16px 20px;background:#fafcf8;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;min-width:260px\"><div style=\"color:#2c5f2d;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:8px\">Six-month storage at room temperature<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75\">Room-temperature storage of 6 months from the shipping date is possible, enabling year-round inventory impossible with fresh cucumber. It contributes to menu offerings and product production unaffected by seasonal fluctuation.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 8px);border-left:3px solid #6b8e23;padding:16px 20px;background:#fdfbf6;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;min-width:260px\"><div style=\"color:#2c5f2d;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:8px\">Adopted across a wide range of business types<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75\">It has a track record of adoption across a wide range of business types, including prepared-food manufacturers, the ready-meal industry, school lunches, and nursing-care meal services. Cut changes to match the application are also possible, allowing offerings tailored to on-site needs.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product specifications<\/h2>\n<div data-type=\"table\" data-margin-left=\"\" data-margin-right=\"\"><table><tbody><tr><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Item<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Details<\/p><\/th><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Raw material growing region<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Kyoto Prefecture (partner farm)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Specification<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Round slices<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Storage method<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Room temperature (store away from high heat and humidity)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Best-before date<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>6 months from the shipping date<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Minimum lot<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>From 10 bags \/ 100 g<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Powder<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>\u25b3 Possible depending on coarseness<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Manufacturing period<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>July<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customization support<\/h2>\n<p>At Agriture, cooperation with partner farms and our own processing facility achieve a stable raw material supply and high-quality manufacturing. We can flexibly handle OEM manufacturing and welcome consultations on specification changes and packaging. Custom-size handling (cut-thickness change, shape adjustment) is available for consultation from orders of 10 kg or more, and for large-lot manufacturing please consult us three months before the manufacturing period.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0f7ed,#fafcf8);border:1px solid #cfe3c9;border-radius:8px;padding:28px;margin:32px 0\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#2c5f2d;letter-spacing:0.15em;margin-bottom:6px\">POWDER<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#2c5f2d;font-size:18px\">For those looking for cucumber powder or other vegetable powders<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#555\">Dried cucumber can also be coarsely ground. We accept inquiries for powder raw materials such as soup bases, furikake, and seasoning bases. Blend designs combined with other vegetable powders are also possible.<\/p><p style=\"margin:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/powder\/cucumber-powder\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2c5f2d;color:#fff;padding:10px 24px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;font-weight:600\">See details of cucumber powder<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commitments to variety, grower, and growing region<\/h2>\n<p>The raw material used for our dried cucumber is \"old-fashioned heirloom cucumbers\" grown by partner farmers in Kyotango, Kyoto. Unlike the improved varieties mainstream in the market, they have a deep flavor reminiscent of nuka pickles, and even after dry processing, the cucumber-like flavor remains firmly. The fullness of flavor unique to the heirloom variety is one reason it is prized as a commercial raw material.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fdfbf6;padding:28px;border:1px solid #ebe1cd;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#c4a67d;letter-spacing:0.12em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px\">BRAND<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.85\"><strong style=\"color:#6b4f2a\">Variety:<\/strong> Old-fashioned heirloom cucumber. An unimproved native variety; eaten right after harvest, it is crisp and juicy, characterized by a deep, nuka-pickle-like flavor. Its appeal is that the flavor is rich even if the shape varies.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#c4a67d;letter-spacing:0.12em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px\">PRODUCER<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.85\"><strong style=\"color:#6b4f2a\">Producer:<\/strong> Partner farmers. Aiming for agriculture kind to the environment and people, they grow crops using their own homemade compost. At harvest, they carefully pick each one by hand, including bent and misshapen ones, and have built a system that turns even off-spec produce into raw material without waste.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#c4a67d;letter-spacing:0.12em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px\">REGION<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.85\"><strong style=\"color:#6b4f2a\">Growing region:<\/strong> Kyotango, Kyoto. Cucumbers grown in the temperature differences characteristic of the Sea-of-Japan-side climate and a nature-rich environment are marked by depth of flavor and strength of aroma. We process them at their most flavorful, timed to the summer July harvest.<\/p><\/div><div><div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#c4a67d;letter-spacing:0.12em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px\">CULTIVATION<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.85\"><strong style=\"color:#6b4f2a\">Cultivation method:<\/strong> Environmentally-conscious farming using homemade compost. Under a cultivation policy that curbs chemical fertilizers and pesticides, it draws out the deep flavor of heirloom cucumbers. We place our trust in them as growers who practice locally-cyclical agriculture.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888\">*Reference: <a href=\"https:\/\/oyaoya-kyoto.com\/products\/cucumber\">OYAOYA product page<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low-temperature drying technology and quality control<\/h2>\n<p>Cucumber has a very high water content of over 95%, making it a difficult vegetable to dry-process. Drawing out moisture rapidly at high heat makes the surface crisp while moisture remains inside, causing quality unevenness. At Agriture, we run a low-temperature drying program dedicated to leafy and fruit vegetables, drawing out moisture slowly over a long time to finish a raw material that balances the crunchy texture and rich flavor.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background:#fff8e7;border-left:5px solid #f0a040;padding:20px 24px;border-radius:4px;margin:24px 0\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#c77a00;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;margin-bottom:10px\">\ud83d\udca1 TIPS | Drying-processing trivia<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.85\">For vegetables high in moisture like cucumber, the longer drying time increases the number of quality-control points. At Agriture, we check the moisture content during drying in stages and end processing at the timing that balances texture and shelf stability, achieving the distinctive crunchy texture.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use cases and adoption examples<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepared-food production (bibimbap, cold noodles, dressed dishes)<\/h3>\n<p>A dried cucumber easy to adopt at prepared-food makers and delica factories as an ingredient for bibimbap, cold noodles, and Korean-style dressed dishes. Fresh cucumber's moisture management after prep and color fading are on-site challenges, but with the dried product, room-temperature bulk storage and using up only the needed amount are possible, contributing to stable prep with reduced loss in large-scale cooking. It absorbs seasoning liquids well, such as gochujang bases and Chinese sesame sauces, and adjusting the rehydration water raises the reproducibility of the crunchy texture, so it also suits production lines seeking uniform quality.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For school-lunch and nursing-care menus<\/h3>\n<p>An application where adoption is spreading as a standing vegetable material at school-lunch centers and nursing-care meal service providers. Fresh cucumber poses challenges of securing storage space after delivery and managing use-up, but with the dried product, long-term room-temperature stock is possible, leading to reduced food loss and more efficient ordering operations. Rehydrated briefly in warm water, it can be developed into side dishes and dressed dishes, also helping cut prep man-hours in large-scale cooking.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OEM product raw material (vegetable mixes, etc.)<\/h3>\n<p>An application adopted as a texture-differentiating material at food makers planning dried-vegetable mixes and freeze-dried prepared-dish kits. Fresh cucumber poses challenges of yield variation and softening during storage on the processing line, but with the dried product, uniform quality management at room temperature is possible, and an operational strength is that it can be jointly procured and blended with other dried vegetables. Cut shapes such as slices and cubes can be discussed to match the application, so it can help with the whole product's texture design that makes the most of the distinctive crunch.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As a topping ingredient for restaurants<\/h3>\n<p>In fast-turnover kitchens such as izakaya, ramen shops, and set-meal chains, streamlining prep ties directly to operating costs. Fresh cucumber assumes same-day consumption of prep and its yield management is cumbersome, but with dried cucumber, room-temperature bulk storage is possible, greatly reducing the burden of ordering and inventory management. It also handles cut shapes tailored to the application, such as thin slices and strips, and just rehydrating in water lets it be developed straight into dressed dishes, cold appetizers, and ramen toppings.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Even for unexpected menus like mixed rice and hiyajiru<\/h3>\n<p>In menu development for Japanese-style delica and ready-meal makers and restaurant chains, dried cucumber enables development into heated and soup recipes that were difficult with fresh. Fresh cucumber releases moisture and loses texture when heated, but the dried product does not spoil the rice's texture even when mixed into cooked rice, and can handle a wide range of uses such as hiyajiru and toppings for brothless noodles. Because a certain amount of stock can be secured with room-temperature storage, you can use it in stages while adjusting lots, from test development of seasonal-limited menus to year-round adoption.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial usage and rehydration<\/h2>\n<p>A feature of dried cucumber is that its texture changes greatly with the rehydration time. A short time (3 to 5 minutes) gives a firm crunch, while a long time (15 to 20 minutes) gives a slightly softer texture. Adjusting the rehydration time to the application lets you draw out different expressions from the same raw material.<\/p>\n<p>For heated cooking such as mixed rice and stews, there is no problem adding it directly without rehydrating. Because it soaks up seasoning liquids firmly, enough flavor develops even in lightly seasoned bases. When used in vinegared dishes or pickles, just soaking it in the pickling liquid lets the flavor penetrate, shortening prep time.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:2em\">Related cases and articles<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/sustainable\/hokuriku-traditional-vegetables\/\">The appeal of heirloom vegetables in Hokuriku! Regional brands such as Kaga vegetables thoroughly explained<\/a>(Column)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/local-veg\/kagayasai\/\">Kaga vegetables: Kanazawa brand vegetables where tradition lives on<\/a>(Column)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/oem\/unfit-types\/\">What is dried vegetables' method of making? An explanation of the production flow and the ingenuity for \"vegetables unsuited to drying\"<\/a>(OEM article)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsid=\"2831\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-20 sp-py-20 alignfull\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner l-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-section_ttl u-mb-ctrl u-mb-10\">Product catalog showing the items we handle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Flexible support from small lots to large lots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large size_xs\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\u4e7e\u71e5\u91ce\u83dc\" class=\"wp-image-110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4178-Edit-edited-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed\">\n<li>Sold in small lots from 100g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handling heirloom vegetables from across Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dried fruits and herbs also supported<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-button -size-l is-style-btn_normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.noco.sale\/share\/d\/01KT67ZHHNQF9MZ0RKRGQA92MQ\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Download here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e0ead8;padding:18px 0\"><h3 style=\"color:#2c5f2d;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;border-left:3px solid #2c5f2d;padding-left:12px\">Q. What is the minimum lot and prototype handling?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">A. We accept orders from 10 bags (in 100g units). OEM prototypes can be discussed from 10kg, and variations in cut specification and packaging form can be considered together. We flexibly handle test deliveries tailored to prepared-food factories' volume-production lines, so please consult us first.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e0ead8;padding:18px 0\"><h3 style=\"color:#2c5f2d;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;border-left:3px solid #2c5f2d;padding-left:12px\">Q. What is the price range?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">A. Because it uses heirloom cucumbers, the unit price is somewhat higher than dried products made from ordinary improved cucumber varieties. Since the price varies with lot size, specification, and packaging form, please let us know your specific conditions via the inquiry form.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e0ead8;padding:18px 0\"><h3 style=\"color:#2c5f2d;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;border-left:3px solid #2c5f2d;padding-left:12px\">Q. What is the lead time?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">A. Stock items can be shipped 1 to 2 weeks after order. Cucumbers are produced in July, with batch processing timed to the summer harvest. For large lots, consulting us by 3 months before the production period lets us respond in a planned way.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e0ead8;padding:18px 0\"><h3 style=\"color:#2c5f2d;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;border-left:3px solid #2c5f2d;padding-left:12px\">Q. Can you issue a raw-material origin certificate?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">A. We can issue a raw-material origin certificate for Kyotango, Kyoto. When labeling the product package \"made with Kyoto-grown cucumbers\" or \"made with domestically grown cucumbers,\" we support the submission of the necessary documents. We also support compliance with the Food Labeling Act.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e0ead8;padding:18px 0\"><h3 style=\"color:#2c5f2d;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;border-left:3px solid #2c5f2d;padding-left:12px\">Q. Can you submit pesticide residue results or analysis tables?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">A. We can submit microbiological tests, proximate analysis, and more. Our partner farmers work at cultivation that curbs chemical pesticides, making it a setup that can more readily meet the quality requirements of OEM projects. Please consult us in advance about the necessary inspection items.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e0ead8;padding:18px 0\"><h3 style=\"color:#2c5f2d;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;border-left:3px solid #2c5f2d;padding-left:12px\">Q. 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For large orders aimed at prepared-food producers and school-lunch operators, we provide hands-on support that includes seasoning tests and on-site cooking tests from the prototype stage.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#faf6ef,#fefcf8);border:1px solid #ebe1cd;border-radius:8px;padding:28px;margin:32px 0\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#c4a67d;letter-spacing:0.15em;margin-bottom:6px\">RETAIL<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#6b4f2a;font-size:18px\">For those looking to purchase in small packs<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#555\">For prototype use or personal consumption, small-quantity packs can also be purchased at the online shop of our sister brand OYAOYA. It is recommended for those who want to check the flavor and texture with a small quantity before commercial use.<\/p><p style=\"margin:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oyaoya-kyoto.com\/products\/cucumber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#6b4f2a;color:#fff;padding:10px 24px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;font-weight:600\">View the OYAOYA online shop \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicinal-food properties (in the case of fresh cucumber)<\/h2>\n<p>Cucumber is a vegetable classified in medicinal food (yakuzen) under the \"heat-clearing\" category. It is said to cool the body and remove excess heat, and is considered good to include at the table especially when you feel tired from heat or are concerned about swelling. As a representative vegetable that adds refreshment to summer meals, it often appears in medicinal-food recipes.<\/p>\n<p>Cucumber is low in calories yet contains abundant water and nutrients, with the property of cooling the body from within. As an ingredient to include in hot seasons or times when internal heat tends to build up, it has long been prized in the world of medicinal food. Its refreshing seasoning is said to stimulate appetite and help with hydration.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f3f0f7;border-left:5px solid #7e57c2;padding:20px 24px;border-radius:4px;margin:24px 0\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#5e35b1;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;margin-bottom:10px\">\ud83d\udca1 TIPS | Yakuzen trivia<\/div><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.85\">In medicinal food, an ingredient's nature is grasped on a five-level scale of \"cold, cool, neutral, warm, hot.\" Cucumber belongs to \"cool,\" and is said to help cool down the summer body when taken in cold dishes or eaten raw. Those with a constitution prone to feeling cold can balance it by heating it or combining it with warming ingredients.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Because dried cucumber, unlike its fresh state, has had moisture removed, its cooling action on the body is thought to become milder. Even in commercial cooking settings, we receive inquiries from users who choose ingredients from a medicinal-food perspective about developing summer prepared dishes and hiyajiru that combine dried cucumber with other vegetables.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f5f0f9,#fcfaff);border:1px solid #d8c9e6;border-radius:8px;padding:28px;margin:32px 0\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#7e57c2;letter-spacing:0.15em;margin-bottom:6px\">YAKUZEN<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#4527a0;font-size:18px\">For those who want to learn more about cucumber from a medicinal-food perspective<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#555\">On our sister site Yasai Yakuzen, which introduces recommended ingredients and medicinal-food recipes by constitution, we explain cucumber's properties and ways to include it in more detail. 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