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A taste review of "Miso-pickled Cream Cheese," a delicious snack to enjoy with local sake [Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture]

When it comes to snacks that go well with local sake, it's best to find them locally!

Fukushima Prefecture is home to many highly acclaimed sakes. We will introduce some of the region's most famous snacks to pair with these delicious drinks.

Miso-pickled Cream Cheese made by a long-established pickle company in Minamisoma City .

Manufactured by a long-established pickle company in Minamisoma City

Armor Museum Kikuo
Source: Fukushima Prefecture Product Archives

The product is manufactured and sold Sugano Tsukemono Shokuhin Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, the company has a long history, dating back to its founding in 1940. The pickle manufacturing business initially began by supplying pickled plums and pickled radishes to the military.

They produced a succession of hit products, including Soma Pickled Cucumbers, which are made using lactic acid fermentation Soma Pickled Cucumbers " are still a best-selling product that can be found in supermarkets throughout the prefecture.

Miso-Pickled Cream Cheese was developed . It was released in 2011. It gradually gained media attention, and when it won the " Best Souvenir for Family " award at the 2018 JR East Souvenir Grand Prix, it was thrust into the limelight. The success of this product led to the creation of a variety of products that transcend the boundaries between Japanese and Western styles.

Minamisoma City is also an area where warrior culture remains strong, with the traditional Soma Nomaoi event still being passed down to the present day.

The Sugano Pickles Foods retail store, " Miso Pickled Shop Armor Museum Kikuo which displays armor made and collected by the founder . Why not stop by here while you're shopping?

Information

  • Name: Sugano Pickles Foods Co., Ltd.
  • [Head office] Address: 130 Kashimamachi, Kashima-ku, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • [Kanokura Main Store] Address: 28-3 Kitanagata, Nagata, Kashima Ward, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • [Kanokura Main Store] Business hours: 9:00-17:30 (Closed only on New Year's Day)
  • [Kanokura Main Store] TEL: 0244-46-2233
  • Website: Sugano Pickles Foods Co., Ltd. / Miso Pickling Shop Konokura

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I tried "Kanokura Cream Cheese Pickled in Miso"

Cream cheese pickled in miso
Source: Fukushima Prefecture Product Archives

"Miso-pickled cream cheese" is famous throughout the country for its deliciousness. I actually bought this product and tried it.

Cream cheese pickled in miso

the Koriyama Souvenir Shop inside JR Koriyama Station . It is now one of the standard souvenirs from Fukushima Prefecture.

It can be purchased in a relatively wide area, including local products sections and supermarkets within the prefecture. The luxurious packaging and the fact that it can be stored at room temperature before opening make it an easy choice as a souvenir.

Cream cheese pickled in miso

The miso-marinated tofu is stored in an airtight container and is eaten by cutting it into cubes. The instructions say to wipe the knife while cutting, but it didn't seem to get too sticky when cutting.

The miso is firmly stuck to the nonwoven fabric that wraps the cheese. The remaining miso can be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or as a seasoning for meat or fish. It's a great deal, as it's "double delicious."

Cream cheese pickled in miso

After cutting the carefully packaged cheese into pieces, it was just the right amount to eat as a snack. The photo shows half of it.

Skewer it on a toothpick and take a bite. The fragrant flavor of miso fills your mouth. The rich flavor of rice koji gently envelops the saltiness. The depth of flavor that spreads out is wonderful.

The warmed cream cheese melts together with the miso.

The addition of the mellowness of dairy products further deepens the richness of the miso. The gorgeous brewed flavor of fermented foods combines to create a truly unique flavor. It pairs well with crisp, light-tasting chilled sake or white wine. I, too, found myself sipping on the drink.

This product goes well with rice as well as alcohol, so I'd like to try it next time I buy it.

There are many other interesting products in the "Kou no Kura" series!

Anglerfish liver pickled in miso
Miso-pickled monkfish liver (Source: Fukushima Prefecture Product Archives )

In addition to "Miso-pickled Cream Cheese," Kanokura also sells a variety of other pickled products.

  • Cream cheese pickled in wasabi lees
  • Black pepper cream cheese pickled in miso
  • Garlic miso cream cheese
  • Anglerfish liver pickled in miso
  • Smoked duck marinated in miso

The packaging is so appealing you'll want to pick it up. You'll want to try pairing it with alcoholic beverages like sake, wine, and whiskey.

Each product can be purchased from the official online shop. The gift-friendly packaging is also luxurious, making it a great gift for someone who has helped you.

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Enjoy a drink tonight with some delicious snacks!

This time we introduced "Miso-pickled Cream Cheese," manufactured and sold by Sugano Tsukemono Shokuhin Co., Ltd., a long-established pickle company in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Sugano Pickles Foods has produced a number of hit products using the advanced techniques it has cultivated over many years.

Our miso-pickled cream cheese, which we began selling in 2011, has a well-balanced flavor that makes the most of the vibrant flavor of fermented foods. It's sure to go great with alcohol! Be sure to try it with some delicious Fukushima local sake or your favorite drink.

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