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  • Yoshino Hon Kuzu (Kudzu) - Pure Japanese Arrowroot Powder-Food-Umami Insider-Carbon Knife Co
  • Yoshino Hon Kuzu (Kudzu) - Pure Japanese Arrowroot Powder-Food-Umami Insider-Carbon Knife Co
  • Yoshino Hon Kuzu (Kudzu) - Pure Japanese Arrowroot Powder-Food-Umami Insider-Carbon Knife Co
  • Yoshino Hon Kuzu (Kudzu) - Pure Japanese Arrowroot Powder-Food-Umami Insider-Carbon Knife Co

Yoshino Hon Kuzu (Kudzu) - Pure Japanese Arrowroot Powder

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Yoshino Hon Kuzu is a starch made entirely from the root of kudzu plants (arrowroot) grown in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture. Kudzu powder is often used for making wagashi (Japanese confections) and thickening sauces. When kudzu powder is dissolved in water and the solution is heated, it turns transparent. Once the transparent mixture is cooled, it hardens and creates a smooth, jelly-like texture. 

We recommend using it as a frying dredge or in place of a roux, similar to cornstarch. You can also dissolve it in warm water to thicken sauces or pie fillings.

Each bag holds 1.76 oz

Ingredients: arrowroot starch

 

Made by Maehara Seifun

Since the early 1900s, the Maehara family has put their heart and soul into Japanese flour production under the Himeji Castle, which is one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

Their passion for ingredients inspired Maehara to travel throughout Japan to find farmers that shared his passion for high-quality glutinous rice and beans. So that he could make traditional and delicious Japanese flour, mochi and red bean paste.