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Aomori Prefecture is, of course, known"Apple Prefecture,"and many tourists enjoy apple pie and fresh apples. However, if you come to Aomori, you absolutely must try apple juice!
Aomori apple juice has a strong, natural apple flavor and is packed with nutrients! It's not just good to drink, but can also be used in cooking, making it extremely convenient
popular apple juices from Aomorifive. We'll also share tips on how to choose a delicious apple juice, so please use this as a reference when you visit Aomori.
How to Choose a Delicious Apple Juice
There are over 50 types of apple juice produced in Aomori Prefecture on sale, and even among Aomori residents, it's unlikely that they have tried all of them
So the question becomes how to choose. For those of you who don't know how to choose, here we will introduce how to choose delicious apple juice
Choose by the variety used
There are approximately 15,000 apple varieties worldwide, with around 2,000 in Japan alone. Approximately 300 varieties are registered in Aomori Prefecture, of which approximately 50 are cultivated. Of the approximately 40 varieties that are actually shipped to the market, some are suitable for apple juice and some are not
Click here to see the apple varieties used in Aomori apple juice
Fuji apples... an apple variety born in Aomori Prefecture, which boasts the world's top apple production volume. It has the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Ohrin... A representative of green apples. Extremely sweet with almost no sourness. Popular with children.
Tsugaru... A representative apple variety from Aomori Prefecture. It has a sweet yet refreshing taste.
Kogyoku applesare characterized by their bright red flesh. They are quite tart, so you might notice the sourness if you're using them in apple juice.
Jonagold apples... They are less acidic and less sweet than Red Delicious apples. They have a refreshing aftertaste.
Most apple juices sold in Aomori are blends of several varieties, but there are also some made from only a specific variety. If you're traveling to Aomori, it might be fun to try different apple juices made from different varieties
Choose between "reduced from concentrate" and "straight"
When choosing apple juice, do you think, "As long as it says 100% fruit juice, it's fine!"? Even among 100% fruit juices,"concentrated juice"and"straight juice."there's a difference between
"Concentrated juice"refers to juice that has been squeezed, concentrated, and then water added to return it to its original concentration. On the other hand,"straight juice,"as the name suggests, refers to juice that has been squeezed, sterilized, and then used directly in the product. Both are 100% fruit juice, but "straight juice" offers a more concentrated apple-like sweetness.
Choose between "cloudy" and "transparent"
Clear filtered apple juice
There are clear and cloudy apple juices, but this is due to the way they are made after the apples are squeezed
Cloudy apple juice is made by squeezing the apples and then processing them as is, so some fiber and pulp remain. Clear apple juice is made by filtering the juice after squeezing, so the fiber and pulp are removed, resulting in a clear juice
The cloudy type allows you to directly taste the sweetness of the apples, but has the disadvantage of being more prone to fermentation than the clear type.On the other hand, the clear type has the advantage of being refreshing and lasting
5 popular apple juices in Aomori!
We will introduce five popular apple juices in Aomori. If you are having trouble deciding which apple juice is best for you, please use this as a reference
SHINee "Nebuta"
When it comes to apple juice in Aomori, Shiny apple juice is famous. This apple juice is very familiar to locals, as it is served in school lunches and during breaks at local events
the sweet"Golden Nebuta"and the lighter-tasting"Silver Nebuta," both of which enjoy enduring popularity. They are readily available not only in supermarkets throughout Aomori Prefecture but also in convenience stores, which is a great advantage.
SHINee "Sparkling Apple"
released by Shiny"Sparkling Apple,", is a somewhat unusual sparkling apple juice. It features a refreshing taste and juiciness reminiscent of biting into a whole apple.
"Standard" is a refreshing apple cider, "Mild" has a rich, full-bodied flavor with a strong fruitiness, and "Dry" has a green apple flavor, so you're sure to find one you like!
It comes in a bottle and looks gorgeous, making it a great gift idea
INFORMATION
Name: Aomori Apple Juice Co., Ltd
Address: 178-2 Aino, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture
The yellow can of JA Aoren's"Aomori Nebuta Series"is a popular apple juice in Aomori Prefecture. With a good balance of sweetness and tartness, it's a local flavor loved by people of all ages.
In addition to the regular yellow can,the "Festival Series,". The packaging, printed with photos of the Aomori Nebuta Festival and Hirosaki Neputa Festival, makes a great souvenir.
JA Aoren "Drops of Hope"
This apple juice was commercialized following the frost and hail damage in 2008.The main ingredientsare Fuji, Ohlin, and Jonagold apples, but it is a blended juice with no fixed ratio of varieties. In addition to the three main ingredients, various other apples are used, and you can taste the sweetness of Fuji and Ohlin apples and the moderate acidity of Jonagold apples.
INFORMATION
Name: Aomori Prefecture Rural Industrial Agricultural Cooperative Association
Address: 2-2-1 Sotose, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
The apples you see in supermarkets have their leaves removed to improve their appearance and expose the fruit to light to enhance color. On the other hand, leafless apples are grown without removing their leaves to bring out the apple's natural sweetness to the fullest
Aoken's"Leaf-on Apples"whichare sweeter than regular applesuseare characterized by their mellow sweetness and rich flavor.The 1000ml pack is labeled as using the equivalent of about 6 apples, which shows just how generously they use leaf-on apples.
INFORMATION
Name: Agricultural land ownership qualified corporation Seiken Co., Ltd
Address: 213 Hakusando, Godai, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
What did you think? In addition to the five apple juices introduced this time, there are many other apple juices sold in Aomori Prefecture. You can buy them without having to go to a tourist facility, and they keep well, so they make great souvenirs
All of these drinks can be purchased at supermarkets and convenience stores, so be sure to try them when you visit Aomori
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