{"title":"Yakuno","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakuno is a company based in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, specializing in black soybeans and products made from them. Founded in 1970, the company has worked for many years with local producers, drawing on its experience and knowledge of black soybeans to develop and manufacture products for people throughout Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack soybeans have long been enjoyed in Japan as simmered beans and as part of New Year's cuisine. Yakuno works to bring this traditional ingredient into everyday life through a variety of products made with carefully selected black soybeans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakuno values sincerity, tradition, and a strong connection to its hometown, while continuing to develop its products with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTamba Black Soybeans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the black soybean varieties associated with the Tamba region is \u003cstrong\u003eTamba Black (丹波黒)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is known for its exceptionally large, round beans, with a characteristic white bloom on the surface. Tamba Black is recognized in Japan for its rich flavor and high quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cooked, the beans become plump and tender, with a gentle sweetness and a thin skin that remains intact. These qualities are among the characteristics of Tamba Black described by Yakuno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Traditional Beans to Everyday Foods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack soybeans have traditionally played a role in Japanese food culture, particularly in New Year's cuisine. The Japanese word \u003cem\u003emame\u003c\/em\u003e can describe someone who is diligent and hardworking, as well as healthy and strong. Because of this association, eating black beans at New Year's carries a wish to live diligently and in good health in the year ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakuno has spent many years specializing in black soybeans and developing ways to enjoy them beyond traditional simmered beans. From lightly sweetened black soybeans to snacks made with black soybean flour, its products offer different ways to experience the flavor and character of this familiar Japanese ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Yakuno continues to develop and manufacture black soybean products, drawing on its long experience while keeping the ingredient at the heart of its work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e     \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/yakuno2.webp?v=1786682720\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/yakuno3_480x480.webp?v=1786682671\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/yakuno4_480x480.webp?v=1786687790\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-soybean-protein-powder","title":"Yakuno's Kuromame (Black Soy) Protein Powder 420g (14.8 oz) Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis protein powder has a light and toasty flavour similar to kinako. There is none of the usual unpleasant \"protein powder flavour\" that is often found in regular protein powders. We use this protein mixed with milk in our Yunomi.Matcha cafe for our protein matcha, hojicha, and genmaicha lattes, the creamy and toasty flavour compliments the teas perfectly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweetness in this protein powder is very subtle and comes from brown sugar instead of artificial sweeteners. The toasty, rich and subtly sweet flavour makes this protein powder  easy to drink comfortably as well as use in pancakes, overnight oats, and many other ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt yumenet.live we have been for a while looking for a tasty protein powder to enjoy with matcha. However until this Black Soybean Protein nothing really had the level of flavour we were looking for. But from the first taste of a sample of this protein powder, we knew this one was the one. 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