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Sake paste kasu (sake lees) Hakuko 250 g (8% Vol.)

Sake paste kasu (sake lees) Hakuko 250 g (8% Vol.)
Regular price 14,80 €
Regular price Sale price 14,80 €
Unit price 59,20 €  per  kg

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Description

This product is also a novelty on the Japanese market because it is the first long-life sake lees. It has been used for centuries in Japan as a secret ingredient because, as a true flavor enhancer, it adds umami to dishes. It is additive-free. It is produced by the Morikawa sake house in Hiroshima.

Alcohol content:

Flavor

Rich, a little syrupy and with a nice length in the mouth.

Conservation

Keep refrigerated.

Ingredients & Allergens

Rice (30.5%), Koji (7.6%), Water (61.9%)

Nutritional Values

Per 100g: Energy 703kJ / 168kcal, Fat 2.1g (of which saturates 1.1g), Carbohydrate 27g (of which sugars 15g), Protein 9.8g, Salt 0.0076g.

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Origin Hiroshima, Japan
Container Aluminum tube
Usage The enzymes it contains help tenderize meat. It is mainly used for marinating vegetables, fish, and grilled meats, but also in pastries. The Japanese incorporate it into cakes and bread to add a distinctive flavor. Marinate overnight to 2 hours, depending on the thickness of your products. You can soften it with a little sake.

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Morikawa Shuzo
The producer

Morikawa Shuzo

Founded in 1887 in the port city of Kure, near Hiroshima, Morikawa Shuzo has been perpetuating a unique family know-how in the art of sake for seven generations. Today, the house produces its vintages using soft, exceptionally pure water from the Mount Noro. This rare natural resource is at the heart of Hiroshima's famous "fresh water brewing method," which gives Morikawa sake its their roundness and elegance characteristics. His creations, combining tradition and innovation, have earned Morikawa Shuzo multiple distinctions, including medals at the International Wine Challenge. Rooted in its region, the house remains deeply committed to conviviality and the art of hospitality. Visitors can explore its facilities on site, sample its sakes, and even try local specialties like its famous sake cake.Through each bottle, Morikawa Shuzo strives to convey the soul of Hiroshima and the passion of its artisans, thus offering sakes that enhance meals and bring people together around a moment of sharing.