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When it comes to souvenirs from Akita, Kinman and Iburi-gakko are the standard, but many people may feel that there is something a little more unusual that people would be happy to receive
In this article, we will explain in detail about Sanazura, a delicious and healthy Japanese sweet recommended for such people
Sanazura?
Sanazura is a jelly-like sweet made from wild grapes and natural agar, manufactured and sold by Eitarou, a long-established Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1883
Yamagata's famous confectionery, "Noshiume," is made by mashing plums and mixing them into agar, forming them into a rectangle, and sandwiching them between two pieces of bamboo skin. Sanazura is also rectangular, sandwiched between two pieces of paper that resemble thin wooden boards and wrapped in Japanese paper, so it looks very similar
It was named after the dialect word "sanazura," which means wild grapes that grow in the mountains and fields of Akita, but it can now be said that the sweets are more famous than the dialect
Wild grapes have long been said to be good for anemia and fatigue recovery, but in recent years they have also been attracting attention for their high content of polyphenols, which suppress the activity of active oxygen, which causes lifestyle-related diseases
Agar also contains a lot of dietary fiber, so it has recently become popular as a diet food
Sanazura is a delicious and healthy Japanese sweet that is recommended as both a souvenir and a regular snack to enjoy with tea
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An article in the Akita Keizai Shimbun in July 2021 announced that "Maritozzo," made by chopping up sanazura and mixing it with fresh cream, would be released at Eitaro's Itoku Shinkokudo and Jieitai Dori stores
At a time when the number of stores selling maritozzo was increasing as a popular sweet in Akita Prefecture, the release of a collaboration product with Sanadura added novelty and may have resulted in appealing to younger generations of Japanese sweets fans
You can also easily make Sanadura maritozzo at home by replacing the brioche used in the maritozzo with a roll and preparing fresh cream and chopped Sanadura
Sanazura is a delicious snack to eat as is, but knowing these recipe variations will add even more fun to your experience
Due to the effect of natural acids, Sanazura can be preserved for approximately 40 days, so it is recommended to try different ways of eating it during this time
Sanazura can be purchased at Eitaro's directly managed stores: Saiwaimachi store, Minamidori store, Itoku Shinkokudo store, Itoku Jieitai Dori store, Akita Station Topico store, and Niida store
Sanadura is a jelly-like sweet made from wild grapes and natural agar, manufactured and sold by Eitarou, a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Akita.It is not only delicious, but also healthy, rich in dietary fiber and polyphenols, making it a popular gift and mail-order item
I'm Sakihime. I'm a web writer born in Akita who loves Japanese sake, so to some delicious Akita sake, snacks that Akita residents secretly enjoy, and tourist spots with beautiful scenery. I hope you'll come to my hometown, Akita, and enjoy "Ozattetanse."
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