Ichigo


Strawberries

ichigo - strawberriesJapanese strawberries are famous for their large size, very sweet taste, and pleasing fragrance. Some strawberries grow to weigh as much as 40 g each. Freshly picked Japanese strawberries can be flown to various locations. Even in America this unique Japanese import can be enjoyed. The most common varieties are Toyo-no-ka, Sachi-no-ka and Tochi-otome.

There are many strawberry farms in the Kanto and Kyushu regions of Japan. Competition between these two regions is intense and both have worked hard to improve their cultivars. This has resulted in Japanese strawberries that are big, very sweet and juicy, have a glossy red color and last a long time.

It is best to keep these strawberries unwashed when storing. Place them on a thin pad, being careful to not stack them on top of each other, arrange in neat rows with the stem sections facing down, cover with a plastic wrap and then place in a refrigerator. In this manner, they should last for up to three days. These strawberries can be easily damaged if they become wet or if the stem sections are removed. If the strawberries will not be eaten for some time, wash them thoroughly, remove the stems, dry, place in a container with a good seal and then store in a freezer.

Sun Globe Food., Inc.

Sun Globe Food., Inc. is a pioneer in the distribution of safe fresh produce to consumers. Our largest client is McDonald's Company Japan, Ltd. and we are also a leading supplier of supermarkets and wholesalers. We sell organically grown produce, processed foods, and also export fresh Japanese fruits and vegetables. Our company policy is "to have the highest standards of selecting fine products." Our hope is to enrich the lives of customers around the world through high quality Japanese fruits, vegetables and rice.

Amaou Strawberries

The Amaou Strawberries (pronounced "ah-mah-oh") is a variety produced in Fukuoka. Red and large on the outside and perfectly sweet and tart inside. Amaou is simply delicious and quite popular in Japanese and Asian markets. Strawberries are excellent source of Vitamin C. Five to eight Amaou strawberries provide enough Vitamin C to satisfy the body's daily requirements.

Recipe

Strawberry Bruschetta

Ingredients (makes 8)
Baguette ................................8 slices (1/2 inch thick)
Unsalted butter .....................1 tbsp
Amaou Strawberry ...............8
Cinnamon ..............................1/2 tsp (ground)
Cardamom .............................1/2 tsp (ground)
Banana....................................1/2 (diced)
Kiwi ......................................... 1/2 (peeled & diced)
Mascarpone Cheese ............2-3 tbsps
Brown Sugar............................3 tsps
Salt ............................................to taste
Honey........................................for drizzling

How to cook

1. Toast the bread lightly and butter on one side.
2. Halve 4 of the strawberries and dice remaining 4 berries. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix 2 tsps sugar, cinnamon, cardamon and salt, and sprinkle evenly over buttered side of toast. Broil the toast until the sugar dissolves and begins bubbling, about 30 ~ 60 seconds, and let cool.
4. In a bowl, add fruit and 1 tsp sugar and toss lightly. spoon 1/8 of the mixture on toast, and top with Mascarpone cheese. Top with the remaining strawberry halves and drizzle with honey.

Contact Information
Sun Globe Food, Inc.
7F ohta Status Bldg., 3-9-1 Tohkai, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, 143-0001, Japan
tel: +81-3-5492-3962
fax: +81-3-5492-3960
e-mail: info@sgfd.co.jp
website: www.sgfd.co.jp
Contact : Yukitaka Nakazato
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