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The plant is upright and grows well in warm climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"250g+\/-","offer_id":42509520371971,"sku":"9520371971","price":14.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/products\/5b493c0bce88b4066031a46f.jpg?v=1658423425"},{"product_id":"japanese-white-eggplant","title":"Japanese White Eggplant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Japanese eggplants are cylindrical and elongated, ranging from 10-20 centimeters in length depending on the specific variety. The outer skin is smooth, glossy, and ivory with a pointed green calyx, or stem. The inner flesh is white and spongy with a few small, edible seeds. White Japanese eggplants are tender and creamy with a mild and slightly fruity taste.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Japanese eggplants are best suited for cooked applications such as grilling, sautéing, stir-frying, and pickling. Their sponge-like flesh readily absorbs accompanying flavors. White Japanese eggplants can be sliced and used in stir-fries, curries, pizza and pasta toppings, stews and warm salads.  White Japanese eggplants are an excellent source of potassium and also contain B vitamins, magnesium, and copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"250+\/-","offer_id":42509527056643,"sku":"9527056643","price":12.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/products\/m35189385337_1.jpg?v=1658423382"},{"product_id":"japanese-mustard-greens-mizuna","title":"Japanese Mustard Greens Mizuna","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"comp-k7r6qcm4__item-k7r73n72\" class=\"_1Q9if\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eミズナ （水菜）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMizuna is a type of Japanese leafy green vegetable known for its mild peppery flavor and delicate, feathery leaves. It's often used in salads, soups, and stir-fries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMizuna has very thin, delicate, white leaf stalks, which contrasts beautifully with the green. Mizuna is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants and fiber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":42509460865283,"sku":"9460865283","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/products\/mizuna.jpg?v=1716534510"},{"product_id":"japanese-mustard-spinach-komatsuna","title":"Japanese Mustard Spinach Komatsuna","description":"\u003cp\u003e小松菜\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince it makes such a perfect spinach substitute, it’s hard to believe that Komatsuna is actually a mustard! The leaves combine the best qualities of spinach and mustard, with a mild and sweet flavor reminiscent of spinach but with the immensely powerful nutrition of a mustard! Frequently referred to as one of the “most underrated” leafy greens, komatsuna is simply mouth watering. This leafy green is incredibly delicious, mild and tender. It holds superfood status in its native Japan, as it contains nearly twice as much calcium as whole milk per 100 grams!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":42509463519491,"sku":"9463519491","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/files\/OGP-min-4.jpg?v=1716534905"},{"product_id":"horenso-japanese-spinach","title":"Horenso Japanese Spinach","description":"\u003cp\u003eほうれん草\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may be used to eating spinach leaves in salads, or sautéed.  In Japan spinach is rarely eaten raw. The most common way to eat spinach is to blanch it briefly. You may lose some nutrients when you do this, but it's more than made up for I think by the fact that you can eat a whole lot more spinach than in a salad or so.  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Japanese version, horenso, originates from Sakura, and is particularly dense in calcium and iron.\u003cspan id=\"m_-5040473122275856173yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1478925006319_85243\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":42509465616643,"sku":"9465616643","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/files\/yorunoyaoyasan_s315-2400-03-000_2.jpg?v=1716535105"},{"product_id":"japanese-white-celery","title":"Japanese White Celery","description":"\u003cp\u003eホワイトセロリ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as Celery sprout, White Queen celery, and Snow White celery, White celery is a variety of Chinese celery and is described as a \"cousin\" of Western celery.  In Japan, White celery leaves were primarily used as a garnish on soups and salads as its flavor was considered too strong for traditional Japanese cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":42509495173379,"sku":"9495173379","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/products\/2_800x_dcab3e87-1870-4239-9bba-6ab41ebc1ad8.jpg?v=1635973207"},{"product_id":"japanese-burdock-root-gobo","title":"Japanese Burdock Root (Gobo)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eごぼう\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGobo is burdock root and a very popular vegetable in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e It is hard and looks like a tree root, but it gets quite soft when cooked and then it has a mild but distinct flavor.  Though Gobo doesn’t contain very many vitamins, it has a lot of fiber and minerals.  There may be a detox effect on you if you eat regularly.  Gobo can be used in Nimono (boiled and seasoned vegetables), Miso Soup, salads, and many many more dishes. It is often cut Sasagaki (between shaved and sliced) with a knife or peeler, like when you sharpen your pencils with knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":42509474070787,"sku":"9474070787","price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/products\/12031200.jpg?v=1637014075"},{"product_id":"bitter-melon-goya","title":"Bitter Melon (goya)","description":"\u003cp\u003eゴーヤ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoya is also known by the name \"bitter gourd\" or “bitter melon” and is considered an extremely nutritious ingredient.  With color and shape similar to a cucumber, and a thick skin full of bumps, what makes Japanese goya truly unique is the bitter taste that can be experienced from the first bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich in vitamin C, which is effective in cooling body temperature, goya has been recognized as a healthy vegetable to prevent summer heat fatigue, and over time, its use has become more popular and diverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukuya Japanese Food","offers":[{"title":"200g+\/-","offer_id":43062276653315,"sku":"2276653315","price":14.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/2597\/1053\/products\/0619124054_5eec33c602c7f.jpg?v=1658383745"},{"product_id":"hokkaido-lily-bulbs-yurine","title":"Hokkaido Lily Bulbs (Yurine) 北海道百合根","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eゆりね\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLily bulbs or yurine (百合根, ゆりね) are the edible bulbs of the lily plant. It can be eaten raw, stir-fried, deep-fried (like tempura), simmered, or added to sweets or soups. It is a starchy vegetable commonly used in high-end Kyoto cuisine (京料理) and osechi ryori. \u003cspan\u003eThe raw petals are crisp with a crunchy texture and have a mild, refreshing flavor, similar to water chestnuts. Cooked lily bulbs taste sweet with a slightly bitter aftertaste, similar to turnips and potatoes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYurine it’s an expensive and time-consuming crop that takes six years to grow and then is left to mature for two to three months. 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Branded as “Hakata Nasu,” it is recognized across Japan for its consistent quality and strong reputation among buyers and growers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakata Nasu features soft skin and tender flesh with very little bitterness, making it exceptionally versatile in the kitchen. It gently absorbs flavors when simmered, develops a rich aroma when grilled, becomes silky and creamy when fried, and works beautifully in stir-fries, steaming, or roasting. 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