{"product_id":"okinawa-kokuto-brown-sugar-powder","title":"Okinawa Kokuto Brown Sugar Powder","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/8f42422e-7117-41a4-9991-20f0edbf6540.__CR0,0,1464,600_PT0_SX1464_V1___.jpg\" alt=\"沖縄粉末黒糖\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBullet Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Okinawa-Grown Sugarcane\u003c\/strong\u003e — Made entirely from sugarcane cultivated in Okinawa's mineral-rich, coral-limestone soil, naturally alkaline and packed with calcium, magnesium, and iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested at Peak Sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cut only during the winter months (Dec–Apr) when sugar content peaks, and pressed fresh the same day to preserve quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Open-Kettle Method\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slowly simmered straight from freshly pressed cane juice, with careful settling and filtering — no refining, no additives, no shortcuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare Blend from 8 Islands\u003c\/strong\u003e — Only 5–6% of Okinawa's sugarcane becomes kokuto. This blend brings together the distinct character of brown sugar from Iheya, Ie, Aguni, Tarama, Kohama, Iriomote, Hateruma, and Yonaguni islands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — Produced without any animal-derived processing aids, safe for plant-based diets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Umami Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adds deep, rounded sweetness and umami to simmered dishes, curries, baked goods, drinks, and coffee — far beyond what refined sugar can offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/8989ed9f-085d-423b-b853-b5031b60b045.__CR0,0,800,600_PT0_SX800_V1___.jpg\" alt=\"雄大な自然が作り出す沖縄黒糖\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSourced entirely from sugarcane grown in Okinawa, this kokuto (unrefined brown sugar) powder delivers a clean, aromatic sweetness with real depth of flavor. Okinawa's soil — formed from weathered coral limestone rather than typical mainland bedrock — is naturally rich in calcium, magnesium, and iron. Combined with intense sunlight, seasonal squalls, and sea breezes, this mineral-rich, alkaline soil allows the sugarcane to develop exceptional sweetness and nutritional density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested at the Right Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSugarcane accumulates the most sugar during the winter months (December through April), which is when it's harvested. Because quality declines quickly after cutting, only the amount needed for that day's production is harvested and pressed while still fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade the Traditional Way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis kokuto is produced by slowly simmering freshly pressed cane juice — a time-intensive method with no shortcuts. Through careful settling and filtration, the sugar is left unrefined and unprocessed, preserving the natural character of the cane. It's also suitable for those following a vegan diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare Blend, Island by Island\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOkinawan kokuto is remarkably scarce — only 5–6% of the sugarcane grown in Okinawa is turned into kokuto, and sugar mills once found throughout the prefecture now remain on just eight islands. This product blends kokuto from Iheya, Ie, Aguni, Tarama, Kohama, Iriomote, Hateruma, and Yonaguni — each island contributing its own distinct flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Everyday Flavor Enhancer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its balance of sweetness, umami, and deep richness, Okinawa kokuto does more than sweeten — it deepens flavor. Use it as a secret ingredient in simmered dishes and curries, or in baked goods and drinks. Stirred into coffee, it pairs beautifully with the bitterness of the coffee for a rich, rounded cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/35c8d507-bbae-4af0-91be-354255a43567.__CR0,0,1464,600_PT0_SX1464_V1___.jpg\" alt=\"カルシウム豊富栄養バランスに優れた沖縄黒糖\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKokuto Brown Sugar Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugarcane (Okinawa Prefecture, Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSee bottom of package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNutrition Facts (per 100g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e378 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt Equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,110mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, flavor may be affected by humidity. Transfer to an airtight container and consume promptly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to natural molasses content from the sugarcane, small clumps may form and the color may darken from light to deep brown over time — this does not affect quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen used in simmered dishes, some foam (aku) may naturally rise to the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YAMASAN KYOTO UJI","offers":[{"title":"240g","offer_id":47853047120021,"sku":"CHA-10119","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g*5","offer_id":47853047152789,"sku":"CHA-10119-5","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/5703\/8997\/files\/2000x3000_c8f99296-0b0a-4874-8286-c02406dfed15.jpg?v=1787881232","url":"https:\/\/kyotoyamasan-onlinestore.com\/products\/okinawa-kokuto-brown-sugar-powder","provider":"YAMASAN KYOTO UJI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}