Carrots

Aomori is the fourth largest producer of carrots in Japan. Soft and sweet, carrots from Aomori are known for keeping well. Production reaches its peak in July, before the peak production of Hokkaido carrots. In July, Aomori carrots dominates 60 percent of the market share in Osaka Municipal Central Wholesale Market and Nagoya Municipal Central Wholesale Market.
Carrots are used in many country dishes such as “Kenoshiru” from Tsugaru region and “Senbeijiru” from Nanbu region.
Packed in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A when digested, carrots are good for eye and skin health.
“Fukaura Snow Carrots” are a special kind of carrot grown in the town of Fukaura, located at the base of World Heritage Shirakami Mountains. These carrots are ripened to full maturity under a thick blanket of snow. By exposing the carrots to the winter cold, the nutritional value increases and they develop a fruity sweetness. Production is between December and March, and each carrot is hand picked from the snow.

“Fukaura Snow Carrots” are a special kind of carrot grown in the town of Fukaura, located at the base of World Heritage Shirakami Mountains. These carrots are ripened to full maturity under a thick blanket of snow. By exposing the carrots to the winter cold, the nutritional value increases and they develop a fruity sweetness. Production is between December and March, and each carrot is hand picked from the snow.