Producer: Okinawa Pioneer Foods
Prefecture: Okinawa
Ingredients: Roasted black sesame (domestic), sugar (kokuto (Okinawa black sugar), medium coarse sugar), peanuts, starch syrup, kinako (soybean flour) (contains soybeans), starch, salt
Vegan, Dairy-free
Size: 5 x 20g
Suggested uses: Enjoy as is. Pairs well with a sweeter tea such as kuromamecha* (black soybean tea).

Kokuto (lit. “black sugar”) is a regional speciality from Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost tropical islands. It is made from 100% local sugarcane juice, has a rich licorice flavor with hints of caramel and toffee, and is considered a healthier alternative to regular sugar. Currently only about 5% of sugarcane is used to make kokuto with only eight islands in Okinawa manufacturing pure kokuto.

Made by the same producer as the Bonito & Soy Sauce Sesame Crunch in this package, Okinawa Pioneer Foods combines the licorice flavors of kokuto with the toasted, nutty flavors of domestic black sesame seeds and kinako (roasted soybean powder) to create this sweet and crunchy local treat.

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