For the moment, we still cant travel to Japan and you may be missing the greenery, the culture and most importantly the food. The Japan Rice and Rice Industry Export Promotion Association (JRE) is here to help with their line up of new rice and innovative rice products such as Japanese Sake, Rice, Rice Cracker, Rice Flour and Packaged Steamed Rice.
With most of us now spending more time at home, it is important to watch what we eat. This upcoming line-up features healthy and easy-to-make Japanese rice and rice products, from lower-calorie brown rice to brown rice with seven types of nutritious beans as well as gluten-free rice flour!
Some of the products that will be available includes Brown Rice by TOYO RICE CO., LTD which bears the Healthier Choice Symbol by Health Promotion Board. Containing 32% less sugar and 30% fewer calories than white rice, it is fluffy, delicious and more digestible as compared to other brown rice currently available. Compared to traditional brown rice, Kinmemai Better Brown only requires soaking for an hour for the ease of cooking and will make a great nutritious meal for the family.
Allergic to wheat or looking for a product that is gluten free? The Kinmemai Rice Flour Pancake Mix by TOYO RICE CO., LTD is made with 100% Kinme rice flour and is suitable as a replacement for wheat flour for those who have wheat allergies or are gluten intolerant. The flour can be used to make cakes and breads or as a pancake mix that is moist fluffy and not too sweet for the health conscious people in your life.
For those who do not cook often, healthy and delicious pre-packaged rice is also available with Brown Rice with 7 Kinds of Beans by ECHIGO SEIKA CO., LTD. Made with Koshihikari brown rice produced in Niigata Prefecture, it contains seven types of Japanese beans (red, azuki, white, green, soy, black and green) as well that ensures a fluffy and chewy texture. For prep, all you have to do is microwave it or place the pack in boiling water for 15-20minutes and your meal is ready!
For those who like sushi, check out the Inari Sushi by SENDA MIZUHO LIMITED which has a dedicated Japanese rice cooking and food processing factory in Singapore. Delivering freshly cooked rice and inari sushi to local restaurants, you can now get a taste of this products as well in the comforts of your own home for ultimate freshness and quality.
Perfect as a treat when you wind down after work in the evenings, the Amabuki Junmai Ginjo Strawberry Fresh Yeast by AMABUKI SHUZO CO., LTD is a sake with a uncommonly found strawberry aroma that will delight your senses. Made with fresh strawberry yeast, this is a drink that has a light mouthfeel, clean acidity and fresh sweetness that will go well with some snacks or on its own.
For a delicious treat that melts in your mouth, try the Fun Wari Meijin Black Sesame by ECHIGO SEIKA CO., LTD. Made with 100% Japanese rice, the exterior is coated with black sesame powder for a rich taste that is crunchy on the outside while soft and fluffy on the inside. Pair this with the Strawberry Sake for a wonderful foodie experience.
These items will be available for sale on Singapore Home Cooks Facebook Group Live Show tonight on 25 October 2021 at 8pm, except for the Kinmemai Rice Flour Pancake Mix, which will be available on 13 December 2021. Miss Japan? Discover a new way to enjoy Japanese rice and rice products at home as well as enjoy snacking the healthy way with your loved ones today!
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