(Murakami Shoten) Hateruma Island Brown Sugar (Powdered)
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Hateruma Island Brown Sugar (Kokuto black sugar - Warikona) is a package containing 200 grams of brown sugar from Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Discover the rich, deep sweetness of authentic Hateruma Island Brown Sugar, a traditional Okinawan kokuto made from sugar cane grown on Hateruma Island, Japan’s southernmost inhabited island.
Okinawan brown sugar is produced only on a small number of remote islands, each with its own distinct flavor shaped by the local soil, climate, and production methods. Among them, Hateruma Island brown sugar is especially prized for its bold sweetness, gentle bitterness, mineral-rich depth, and satisfying umami finish.
Carefully boiled down from fresh sugar cane juice, this kokuto has a naturally complex flavor that is far richer than ordinary refined sugar. Its rustic texture and deep caramel-like taste make it a favorite for traditional Japanese sweets, tea pairings, desserts, cooking, and everyday snacking.
Enjoy it straight from the package as a simple treat, dissolve it into hot drinks, or use it to add depth to baked goods, sauces, stews, and marinades. A little goes a long way in bringing the warm, sun-grown taste of Okinawa to your kitchen.
Instructions: Add to your favorite beverages and recipes. Dissolve it and use it to make sweets and stews.
Nutrition: (Per 100 grams), Energy 352 kcal, Protein 1.7g, Lipid 0.1g, Carbohydrate 87.0g, Potassium 1100mg, Calcium 240mg, Magnesium 31mg, Sodium 0.1mg.
Ingredients: Sugarcane (100% Okinawa Prefecture).
Preservation Method: Please store at room temperature away from direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity.
Manufacturer: Murakami Shoten Co., Ltd., 2-6-11 Inari, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, 556-0023, Japan.
Size: Height: 20 cm. Width: 13.5 cm. Depth: 6 cm. Weight: 200 grams.
Disclaimer: Japanese Green Tea Shops strives to display the latest product information on our site, but the product specifications (Capacity, Package Design, Ingredients, Country of origin, etc.) may change due to the manufacturer's circumstances. For this reason, the product information that is actually delivered may differ from the product information displayed on our site. Please be sure to check the product label and precautionary statement of the delivered product before use. If you need more detailed product information, please contact the manufacturer.
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(Murakami Shoten) Hateruma Island Brown Sugar (Powdered)
Hateruma Island Brown Sugar (Kokuto black sugar - Warikona) is a package containing 200 grams of brown sugar from Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Discover the rich, deep sweetness of authentic Hateruma Island Brown Sugar, a traditional Okinawan kokuto made from sugar cane grown on Hateruma Island, Japan’s southernmost inhabited island.
Okinawan brown sugar is produced only on a small number of remote islands, each with its own distinct flavor shaped by the local soil, climate, and production methods. Among them, Hateruma Island brown sugar is especially prized for its bold sweetness, gentle bitterness, mineral-rich depth, and satisfying umami finish.
Carefully boiled down from fresh sugar cane juice, this kokuto has a naturally complex flavor that is far richer than ordinary refined sugar. Its rustic texture and deep caramel-like taste make it a favorite for traditional Japanese sweets, tea pairings, desserts, cooking, and everyday snacking.
Enjoy it straight from the package as a simple treat, dissolve it into hot drinks, or use it to add depth to baked goods, sauces, stews, and marinades. A little goes a long way in bringing the warm, sun-grown taste of Okinawa to your kitchen.
Instructions: Add to your favorite beverages and recipes. Dissolve it and use it to make sweets and stews.
Nutrition: (Per 100 grams), Energy 352 kcal, Protein 1.7g, Lipid 0.1g, Carbohydrate 87.0g, Potassium 1100mg, Calcium 240mg, Magnesium 31mg, Sodium 0.1mg.
Ingredients: Sugarcane (100% Okinawa Prefecture).
Preservation Method: Please store at room temperature away from direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity.
Manufacturer: Murakami Shoten Co., Ltd., 2-6-11 Inari, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, 556-0023, Japan.
Size: Height: 20 cm. Width: 13.5 cm. Depth: 6 cm. Weight: 200 grams.
Disclaimer: Japanese Green Tea Shops strives to display the latest product information on our site, but the product specifications (Capacity, Package Design, Ingredients, Country of origin, etc.) may change due to the manufacturer's circumstances. For this reason, the product information that is actually delivered may differ from the product information displayed on our site. Please be sure to check the product label and precautionary statement of the delivered product before use. If you need more detailed product information, please contact the manufacturer.
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