{"title":"Fall Specialities","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ma-konbu-true-kelp-for-dashi","title":"Ma-Konbu (True Kelp) For Dashi","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality native ma-konbu harvested in Hokkaido\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates clear, clean dashi with mellow taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives dishes a refined natural sweetness and depth of umami flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDashi (stock\/broth) is the essence of Japanese cuisine, creating umami and enhancing the flavors of dishes. Konbu (kelp) is one of the key base ingredients that creates a clean, clear dashi with a subtle, mellow flavor. Ma-konbu (\"true\" kelp) is a high-quality konbu with thick leaves and a light brown color. It has a refined sweetness, deep aroma, and rich umami flavor. Nagaike Konbu's high-quality, native (not farm-raised) ma-konbu has a refined flavor and deep aroma. The resulting dashi is a great choice for vegetarians and vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kokoro Care Packages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39351676862510,"sku":"SIDA005","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/0394\/7579\/files\/SIDA005_Ma-Konbu_True_Kelp_For_Dashi.png?v=1778475993"},{"product_id":"dried-shiitake-mushrooms-koshin","title":"Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (Koshin)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried for concentrated umami and smoky flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeaty texture adds body to soups, stir-fries, and simmered dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect to use in cooking and to make vegan dashi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dried shiitake mushrooms are perfect for cooking as well as making earthy, savory vegan dashi. Simply rehydrating them in water as directed yields succulent shiitake suited for soups and stir-fries and the flavorful liquid leftover adds umami to all your favorite dishes. Koshin shiitake are larger and flatter than the thicker donko shiitake as they are harvested after the mushroom cap has bloomed. This shape gives them a shorter rehydration time, making them easier to use in cooking. The 24-hour drying process also gives these shiitakes a more concentrated umami flavor than raw shiitakes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kokoro Care Packages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39351688364078,"sku":"SIDA004","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/0394\/7579\/files\/Dried_Shiitake_DSC_1243.jpg?v=1777593671"},{"product_id":"shiitake-furikake-mushroom-seasoning","title":"Shiitake Mushroom Furikake","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUmami-rich shiitake seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile and flavorful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a salt subtitute on your favorite dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe star of this furikake (Japanese seasoning) are the dried and seasoned shiitake mushrooms which are naturally grown on kunugi (Japanese chestnut oak) logs, which give them a distinct earthy yet sweet flavor. After being picked, the shiitake are dried naturally in the sun which further concentrates their juicy flavors. They are then combined with matcha, seaweed, dried fish and sesame seeds for extra umami and flavor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kokoro Care Packages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40304730767406,"sku":"SISE021","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/0394\/7579\/files\/SISE021_ShiitakeMushroomFurikake.png?v=1778556973"},{"product_id":"kawagoe-potato-yokan-jelly-cake","title":"Kawagoe Potato Yokan (Jelly Cake)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm jelly treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally sweetened with Kawagoe sweet potatoes from Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique twist on a traditional Japanese dessert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYokan, a firm jelly dessert, is a popular type of wagashi (Japanese sweets) typically made from adzuki (red bean) paste, agar, and sugar. This unique yokan is instead made from imo (sweet potatoes), a specialty of Kawagoe City in Saitama. The sweet potatoes are naturally-cultivated using a traditional fallen-leaf composting method, which has been around for over 300 years. The resulting sweet potatoes are plump with a noticeable natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kokoro Care Packages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40310157606958,"sku":"SISS022","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/0394\/7579\/files\/Kawagoe_Potato_Yokan_d688373c-2858-4752-83b6-2176da916757.jpg?v=1717571310"},{"product_id":"shikuwasa-citrus-red-pepper-okinawa-island-hot-sauce","title":"Shikuwasa Citrus \u0026 Red Pepper Okinawa Island Hot Sauce","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonious blend of fiery heat and sour tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant Okinawan flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse this spicy condiment on eveything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkinawa is famous for its hot sauces infused with local flavors and island spices. This special hot sauce balances fiery heat and earthy undertones with sour citrus. The citrus notes come from the addition of \"shikuwasa\" (hirami lemon) - a distinctive sour fruit typical of Okinawa and best described as a mix between a lime and yuzu. The shikuwasa is the perfect companion to the fiery heat of red peppers and hihatsumodoki, the Japanese word for Javanese long pepper. Javanese long peppers are similar to black pepper, but have a slightly sweet scent and are noticeably hotter and more pungent in taste with hints of ginger and bay leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kokoro Care Packages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40362642473006,"sku":"2023Aug002","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/0394\/7579\/files\/Shikuwasa_RedPepperIslandHotSauce_3.jpg?v=1757386185"},{"product_id":"konbu-kelp-salt","title":"Konbu (Kelp) Salt","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTable salt replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in minerals from the sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis salt uses domestic \"ma-konbu\" (true konbu or kelp) combined with \"moshio\", a Japanese salt derived from seawater and seaweed. Konbu is one of the main ingredients used to create umami in Japanese cuisine.  Combined, the salt and konbu create delicious flavor. 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These delightful sweet potato slices are made from 100% domestic beni haruka which are stored for a short while after harvesting to enhance their sweetness. 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Developed by a skilled sushi chef, this unique ponzu sauce uses the bright lime-like aroma and tart zesty flavor of the fruit's peel and juice to beautifully balance the rich savory flavors of the bonito flakes (dried skipjack tuna) and naturally brewed soy sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kokoro Care","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41385555427374,"sku":"SISA040","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/0394\/7579\/files\/SudachiCitrusPonzu_2.png?v=1746105807"},{"product_id":"crunchy-kinako-black-soybeans","title":"Crunchy Kinako Soybean Snack","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with 100% Hokkaido black soybeans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtly sweet with an earthy, nutty flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp kinako coating adds an addictive crunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealable bag makes for a perfect on-the-go snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earthy nuttiness of soybeans shines in this not-too-sweet treat. Made using split black soybeans that couldn't be steamed and may otherwise go to waste, this snack is not only delicious but sustainable. After roasting 100% Hokkaido black soybeans to toasty perfection, they are then coated in a mixture of domestically produced kinako (soybean flour), Hokkaido beet sugar, and natural salt from Izu Oshima to create the perfect crispy outer shell. 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