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What are Hokkaido-grown azuki beans called "Shumari"?
Shumari adzuki beans are grown in the blessed environment of Tokachi, Hokkaido, and are a variety that has been carefully preserved for many years by producers with deep roots in the region. From field preparation to harvest, the beans are meticulously tended to while keeping in mind the seasons and climate, ensuring that their quality has been passed down through the generations. To make the most of the beans' inherent charm, they are carefully selected even after harvest, and have come to be trusted as a reliable ingredient by Japanese confectioners and food producers across the country. These traditional adzuki beans are imbued with the nature of Tokachi and the skills of the producers.

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A rare variety with low production volume
These special azuki beans are carefully grown by a limited number of farmers and are not widely distributed nationwide .
02.
Deep and elegant purple-red
Shumari is darker in color than regular red beans, and its greatest feature is that it produces excellent color when made into bean paste.
Its beautiful purple-red color is highly valued, giving Japanese sweets a luxurious feel.
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Rich bean flavor and aroma
This variety has a strong aroma and rich flavor, and retains the original taste of red beans.
It is a favorite among artisans because the flavor of the beans is not overpowered even when sweetened.
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The skin is soft and pleasant to the touch
The skin is soft and easy to cook,
The resulting paste will have a smooth, high-quality texture.
Perfect for both smooth and coarse bean paste.
Selection of raw materials according to the application
When making our red bean paste, we place great importance on "bringing out the individuality of the ingredients to the fullest extent."
The smooth bean paste, which emphasizes smoothness and delicate sweetness, is made with rare Shumari adzuki beans from Hokkaido.
On the other hand, we believe that Bitchu Dainagon adzuki beans are the best for making coarse bean paste, which allows you to enjoy the distinct grains and rich texture.
By selecting ingredients according to the purpose, we achieve uncompromising quality in both our bean paste products.
