Yakuno
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Introduction
Yakuno 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.
Black 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.
Yakuno values sincerity, tradition, and a strong connection to its hometown, while continuing to develop its products with care.
Tamba Black Soybeans
One of the black soybean varieties associated with the Tamba region is Tamba Black (丹波黒). 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.
When 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.
From Traditional Beans to Everyday Foods
Black soybeans have traditionally played a role in Japanese food culture, particularly in New Year's cuisine. The Japanese word mame 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.
Yakuno 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.
Today, Yakuno continues to develop and manufacture black soybean products, drawing on its long experience while keeping the ingredient at the heart of its work.
