*Special* Japanese Benikogane Satsumaimo (Sweet Potato)

JA Namegata Shiosai – Awarded the highest “Emperor’s Cup 天皇杯 ” for the best agriculture in 2017. 

Namegata Plateau, where sweet potato fields spread, is a sloping field of red soil sandwiched between two lakes, Kasumigaura and Kitaura. In that region, good natural drainage system is very suitable for growing and enhancing the overall quality of sweet potatoes. Growing of sweet potatoes produced in Ibaraki Prefecture, including Benikogane, begins around September, and harvesting and shipping will starts around December to February. However, JA Namegata Shiosai is able to ship delicious sweet potatoes throughout the year because it is cured and stored at low temperature and low humidity, which is a technology to improve storage stability. 

Sweet potatoes are characterized by their sweetness, but the sweetness varies depending on the sweet potato, such as Beni Haruka, which has a refreshing aftertaste, and Beni Masari, which has a well-balanced sweetness. In the case of Benikogane, it spreads softly in the mouth and is characterized by its sweetness reminiscent of sweets. In addition, Benikogane becomes even sweeter and richer when aged for a long period of time. Only those stored at low temperature and low humidity for 9 months are shipped.

Country of Origin: Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Nutrition facts: Great Source of Vitamin A, B & C, Manganese, Copper, Pantothenic acid and Dietary Fiber.

Health Benefits:
– Rich in antioxidant
– Anti-inflammatory
– Regulates blood glucose level & blood circulation
– Lowers risk of cardiovascular diseases
– Boosts immunity
– Boosts bone health