Sanriku Seaweed Stem Mekabu" Receives Miyagi Prefectural Fisheries Cooperative Association Representative Director Chairman's Award at the 50th Miyagi Prefectural Marine Product Processing Product Exhibition!

Triton Foods Co., Ltd. (Head office: 169-1 Jozuka-cho, Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Yoshiki Takagi)'s product "Sanriku Seaweed Stem Mekabu" (hereinafter: this product) received the Miyagi Prefectural Fisheries Cooperative Association Representative Director Chairman's Award at the 50th Miyagi Prefectural Marine Product Processing Product Exhibition.

The background of the award was that the product received high evaluations in all evaluation criteria: "Appearance," "Taste and Aroma," and "Marketability," and was particularly praised for achieving both "Sustainability" and "Cost Performance," thereby realizing a sustainable dining table.

Sustainability
The "stem" portion of mekabu, which had previously been discarded or unused, was intentionally incorporated. Judges praised the company's approach to reducing environmental impact, stating, "The utilization of discarded parts is wonderful" and "The fact that even the stems are utilized is sustainable."

Texture
The unique quality created by the "stem" also received high evaluations in the "Taste and Aroma" category. In particular, the product was highly praised for leveraging the quality of its ingredients, with comments such as "The flavor and texture of the seaweed stem are excellent" and "The stems are not too hard and are delicious."

This product pairs well with chilled tofu, rice, and hot pot dishes, allowing for various arrangements. Triton Foods' official website publishes recipes using seaweeds such as "mozuku" and "nori," including "Sanriku Seaweed Stem Mekabu." Please take a look, as it widely introduces everything from easy arrangements suitable for everyday dining to main dishes that become the star of your table.

Triton Foods Official Website: https://www.triton-foods.com/recipe/

Award-winning product: Sanriku Seaweed Stem Mekabu
The hard stem portion of mekabu, which had rarely been used before, is carefully processed using unique technology. The finely cut stem portions serve as an accent, allowing you to enjoy a texture that is different from usual mekabu. It is lightly salted and comes with a bonito sauce made with honjozo soy sauce, so you can enjoy it deliciously as is.

・Product Name: Sanriku Seaweed Stem Mekabu
・Contents: 35g x 3 packs
・Shelf life: 14 days refrigerated
・Reference retail price: 258 yen (excluding tax)

Sanriku Seaweed Stem Mekabu Arrangements
Squid Mekabu (can be served on white rice)
Tuna Mekabu
Natto Mekabu