福島県·特産品
Kuzuwo Perilla (Junnen)
In Fukushima Prefecture, perilla has been affectionately called 'Junnen' due to a legend that eating it allows you to live ten years longer. Its cultivation history is said to date back to before the Meiji era, making it a traditional crop passed down since ancient times in Kuzuwo Village. Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (an Omega-3 fatty acid), perilla has various uses: the seeds can be ground and mixed into mochi or ohitashi (boiled greens), or pressed to make oil. Cultivation was resumed as part of the recovery from the earthquake and nuclear accident, and through collaboration with Koriyama Women's University, new products such as dressings and ice cream are being created. With its fragrant aroma and delightful popping texture, this ingredient has been revived alongside the village's regeneration. Let us receive ten years' worth of vitality with Junnen.
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