Sake Ninki-Ichi Zenbu Ninki-Ichi is a sake of the “Junmai Ginjo” quality, an aromatic, Japanese rice wine of traditional style. “Junmai” means that no distilled alcohol has been added, which makes it taste lighter. In order to be called “ginjo”, the rice must have a polishing degree of at least 60 percent, which means that… Continue reading Sake Ninki-Ichi

Rice Vinegar Rice vinegar is one of the most important basic ingredients in Japanese cuisine and is called “Komesu” there. The basis is fermented rice, from which first rice wine and then vinegar is made. In contrast to European vinegar, it has significantly less acidity. Facts Practical tip Encyclopaedia Fun Fact Facts Ingredients: Water, rice… Continue reading Rice Vinegar

Tamari Soy Sauce Since Tamari soy sauce is made without wheat, it is gluten-free. It has a strong umami flavour and goes well with sushi, sashimi and grilled dishes. Facts Practical tip Encyclopaedia Fun Fact Facts Ingredients: Water, defatted soybeans* 27%, table salt, soybeans* 13%. Contains alcohol.   Filling volume: 152 ml   Average nutritional valuee Ø… Continue reading Tamari Soy Sauce

Sushi Nori Nori translates to “edible seaweed”. The thin, dried red algae give the maki rolls stability and the perfect sushi taste. Facts Practical tip Encyclopaedia Fun Fact Facts Ingredients: Nori seaweed leaves (Porphyra yezoensis).   Recommended maximum amount of 5.5 g or 2 whole sheets per day. Food rich in iodine can cause thyroid… Continue reading Sushi Nori

Wasabi Zenbu wasabi paste is spicy and balanced at the same time. It is made in Japan from real wasabi root (33%) without the addition of colourings or preservatives. The sea salt contained in the paste serves as a preservative. Facts Practical tip Encyclopaedia Fun Fact Facts Ingredients: Wasabi (Indonesia) 32.6%, glucose syrup, pea fibre,… Continue reading Wasabi Paste

Sushi Rice In the fertile Po Valley in northern Italy, the round-grain and sushi rice variety Mirai is cultivated. It gives Zenbu Sushi rice its fine taste and good stickiness.  Facts Practical tip Encyclopaedia Fun Fact Facts Ingredients: Round-grain rice   Net weight: 500 g   Average nutritional values Ø 100 g Energy value 1504 kJ… Continue reading Sushi Rice