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Aomori Prefecture is known the "Apple Prefecture," and many tourists enjoy apple pie and fresh apples. However, if you come to Aomori, you should definitely 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
five popular apple juices in Aomori . We will also introduce 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 : Produced in Aomori, the world's top producer of apples. They have the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Ourin ...The representative green apple. Overwhelmingly sweet with almost no sourness. Popular with children.
Tsugaru ...Aomori's signature apple. It has a sweet yet refreshing taste.
Kogyoku : Its bright red color is characteristic. It has a strong sour taste, so you may notice a sour taste if it's in apple juice.
Jonagold ...It's less sour and sweet than the Red Delicious apples. It has 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, you might think, "As long as it says 100% juice, it's fine!" But even though they're both 100% juice, there's a difference between "concentrated juice" and "straight juice."
"Reconstituted juice from concentrate" refers to juice that has been squeezed and concentrated, then water is added to return it to its original concentration before concentration. On the other hand, "straight juice," as the name suggests, refers to juice that has been squeezed and pasteurized and then made into a product. Both are 100% juice, but "straight juice" offers the sweetness of a concentrated apple.
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"the "Silver Nebuta" which has a lighter taste than the Golden Nebuta , and both are very popular. They are sold not only in supermarkets in Aomori Prefecture but also in convenience stores, so they are easy to buy.
SHINee "Sparkling Apple"
Shiny's Sparkling Apple is a unique carbonated apple juice that has a refreshing taste that is reminiscent of biting into a whole apple.
"Standard" is a refreshing apple cider, "Mild" has a rich, fruity flavor, and "Dry" has a green apple flavor, so you're sure to find one that suits your taste!
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 sourness, it is a local flavor loved by children and adults alike.
In addition to the regular type in a yellow can, the "Festival Series," . The packages, printed with photos of the Aomori Nebuta Festival and Hirosaki Neputa Festival, make a great souvenir.
JA Aoren "Drops of Hope"
This apple juice was commercialized in response to the damage caused by the frost and hail of 2008. The main ingredients are Fuji, Orin, and Jonagold apples, but the blend ratio is not set. In addition to the three main apples, various other apples are used, allowing you to enjoy the sweetness of Fuji and Orin 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 Unpeeled Apples are made with 100% unpeeled apples, which are sweeter than regular applesare characterized by their mellow sweetness and rich flavor. The 1000ml pack is said to contain the equivalent of about six apples, so you can see that they use a generous amount of unpeeled 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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