山形県·農産物
Beni Daizu (Red Soybean)
"Beni Daizu" is a specialty of Kawanishi Town, Yamagata Prefecture. As the name suggests, it is a rare heirloom variety of soybean with a vibrant red color. Since ancient times, people in Kawanishi Town have eaten these red soybeans as simmered beans (nimame). The turning point came during a soybean cooking contest in 2002. A dish of simmered red beans submitted by an elderly woman caught the judges' attention, leading to full-scale production and sales starting the following year. Named after "benibana" (safflower), Beni Daizu is known for its sweetness and for containing anthocyanin, a type of polyphenol. In addition to simmered beans, there is a wide variety of processed products such as tofu, natto, and sweets. It is a flavor unique to Kawanishi Town, carefully preserved by the local community.
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