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黒酢 · 福山 · 鹿児島
Kakuida
Kurozu
Organic brown rice black vinegar, fermented and aged for at least three years in traditional ceramic jars — Fukuyama, Kagoshima.
KAGOSHIMA · 福山 · FUKUYAMA · KIRISHIMA
THE FUKUYAMA KNOW-HOW
A regional black vinegar tradition
Fukuyama, in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, is known for its traditional black vinegar production using ceramic jars. Kakuida, a brand developed by Fukuyama Kurozu Co., Ltd., offers Japanese black vinegar made using the region’s traditional production methods.
Kakuida black vinegar is made from organic brown rice and fermented and aged in traditional ceramic jars for at least three years. This process contributes to its characteristic colour, aroma and depth of flavour.
THE JARS
Fermentation in jars
Traditional black vinegar production in Fukuyama uses ceramic jars for fermentation and ageing. During this process, the vinegar develops its characteristic colour, aroma and flavour.
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黒酢
Organic brown rice, ceramic jars, at least three years of ageing.
KAKUIDA · FUKUYAMA · KAGOSHIMA
TASTING · KUROZU
A condiment with character
福山
FUKUYAMA
KAGOSHIMA
KAGOSHIMA
3 yrs min.
FERMENTATION AND
AGEING IN JARS
AGEING IN JARS
100%
ORGANIC
BROWN RICE
BROWN RICE
壺
CERAMIC
JARS
JARS
KUROZU · BLUEBERRY
Black rice vinegar and blueberry
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KUROZU · YUZU
Black rice vinegar and yuzu
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KUROZU · APPLE
Black rice vinegar and apple
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FROM RICE TO BOTTLE
The stages of black vinegar
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ORGANIC BROWN RICE
Kakuida black vinegar is made from organic brown rice.
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FERMENTATION IN JARS
Fermentation takes place in traditional ceramic jars.
03
AGEING
At least three years of ageing in jars, which contributes to its colour, aromas and depth of flavour.
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FOODHUB EUROPE
FOODHUB distributes Kakuida vinegars to chefs and fine food shops in Europe.
THE PRODUCT
Rice, jars, time
ORGANIC BROWN RICE
Kakuida black vinegar is made from organic brown rice.
AT LEAST THREE YEARS IN JARS
Fermented and aged in traditional ceramic jars for at least three years.
IN THE KITCHEN
Kakuida black vinegar is a versatile condiment that adds acidity and depth of flavour to a wide range of dishes. It can be used in dressings, marinades, sauces, stir-fries and slow-cooked dishes.
STORAGE
For proper storage, please follow the instructions on the product label. Shelf-life and after-opening recommendations should be confirmed by the manufacturer.
DISTRIBUTION FRANCE · FINE GROCERIES
FOODHUB, exclusive partner for Kakuida vinegars
Kurozu black vinegars — natural, blueberry, yuzu, apple — for chefs, fine grocers and lovers of Japanese condiments.
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