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Unlike seedlings grown from seeds, Mazuma is cultivated from root division, a process that demands patience as it takes 2 to 3 years to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor short-term storage\u003c\/strong\u003e, wrap the wasabi in a damp paper towel, then wrap it loosely in plastic wrap with ventilation. 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The leaves are rich in calcium and iron, and because of its strong flavor, can stand up to such things as pickling.  Shiso is used in traditional medicine as well, believed to help prevent anemia and contain cancer-fighting properties. Some Japanese use it alongside ginger, rice vinegar, or umeboshi to help blood circulation.  Most common uses of shiso include serving it with sashimi, wrapped around sushi, or added to soups, rice, and tempura.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"1 bunch 10pcs","offer_id":44184983404803,"sku":"4983404803","price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 bunches 30pcs","offer_id":44271028240643,"sku":"4427102824","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pack 100pcs","offer_id":44271028601091,"sku":"4427102860","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/products\/aosiso2.jpg?v=1630262532"},{"product_id":"myoga-japanese-ginger","title":"Myoga Japanese Ginger","description":"\u003cp\u003eミョウガ\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyoga is a traditional Japanese vegetable produced for fresh market consumption.  Myoga appears in a number of dishes, mainly as a garnish, in Japan. It is great simply sliced and added to green leafy salads, on top of steamed rice, cold noodles, miso soup, sunomono with rice vinegar dressing, tempura ... you name it. Myoga has a zesty tang and aroma, and its breezy sensation is a bit similar to the effect of mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyoga's taste and aroma are sharper than ginger's, and they are at their height when myoga is fresh and immediately after being cut or sliced. When preparing myoga raw for a dish, make sure to slice or cut it at the end, ideally immediately before serving, to enjoy its distinctive qualities. 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The shoots are bundled and prepared on sushi rice, then held in place with a seaweed belt. It is an excellent palate cleanser after eating fatty sushi toppings. As a condiment, it can also completely change the perception of the umami of fish, just by adding a few sprigs on top.  It also goes will with miso soup.  The word is that long ago it was a common dish at all sushi restaurants, but there are very few sushi restaurants that prepare it these days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":42509502546179,"sku":"9502546179","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/products\/picture_pc_ab0e46e2ed86501fce3ec1cb7435784e.jpg?v=1630208135"},{"product_id":"hanaho-shiso-flowers","title":"Hanaho Shiso Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e花穂じそ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stunningly beautiful aromatic petit flowering shiso buds popularized in Japan for garnishing raw fish, salads, and meats.  These flowers can be left on the sprig for garnishes, or delicately stripped from the sprig and sprinkled on to dishes.  Shiso flower sprigs are the perfect aromatic garnish for cocktails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":42509514047747,"sku":"9514047747","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/products\/imgrc0065403875.jpg?v=1626843345"},{"product_id":"japanese-parsley-mitsuba","title":"Japanese Parsley Mitsuba","description":"\u003cp\u003eみつば\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt looks like flat-leaf parsley, has a clean “green” flavor like parsley, belongs to the same family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas parsley and is sometimes called wild Japanese parsley, but mitsuba \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a distinct herb that’s often used in Japanese and Chinese cooking.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMitsuba is usually added to soups, salads, and stir-fries, and often raw since heat tends to bring out its bitterness (or degrade the flavor altogether). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"80g","offer_id":42509493698819,"sku":"9493698819","price":12.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/products\/img_9797_main.jpg?v=1631517262"},{"product_id":"edible-small-chrysanthemum","title":"Japanese Chrysanthemum (Kogiku)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e小菊(こぎく) 60pcs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh edible small chrysanthemum from Japan.  \u003cspan\u003eKogiku is commonly seen plated on sashimi-plates in restaurants. 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