Sokensha Unbleached Kanpyo Dried Gourd Strips — 30 g

Specifications

Product

Unbleached kanpyo dried gourd strips

Net contents

30 g

Packed item weight

40 g

Package size

130 × 230 × 15 mm

Ingredient

Gourd fruit (Tochigi Prefecture, Japan)

Approximate strip length

About 5 metres per bag

Shelf-life period

360 days from manufacture

Energy

79 kcal per 30 g

Protein

1.9 g per 30 g

Fat

0.5 g per 30 g

Carbohydrate

21.2 g per 30 g

Dietary fibre

9.0 g per 30 g

Potassium

444 mg per 30 g

Calcium

111 mg per 30 g

Iron

1.0 mg per 30 g

Made in

Japan

Features

Tochigi-grown gourd fruit: The exact ingredient statement identifies gourd fruit grown in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Unbleached and no sulfur fumigation: The maker states that the strips are unbleached and are not treated by sulfur fumigation.

Sun-dried in midsummer: The gourd fruit is cut into strips and dried using midsummer sunlight.

About 5 metres per bag: The maker lists approximately 5 metres of dried kanpyo in each 30 g bag.

Short rehydration method: Lightly rinse without salt rubbing, then boil in plenty of water for 7 to 8 minutes after boiling begins.

Full maker nutrition panel: Per 30 g bag: 79 kcal, 1.9 g protein, 0.5 g fat, 21.2 g carbohydrate, and 9.0 g dietary fibre.

Benefits

Prepare kanpyo without a salt-rubbing step: The maker's method begins with a light rinse, then boiling in plenty of water. Salt rubbing is not required for this product.

Use one ingredient across several Japanese dishes: After rehydrating, use the strips for kanpyo rolls, simmered dishes, soups, sesame dressings, salads, or hot pots.

Know the exact origin and treatment: The bag identifies Tochigi-grown gourd fruit, midsummer sun drying, unbleached processing, and no sulfur fumigation treatment.

How to Use

Lightly rinse the dried kanpyo; salt rubbing is not required.

Place the rinsed strips in a pot with plenty of water and heat.

After the water reaches a boil, continue boiling for 7 to 8 minutes until rehydrated.

Drain and use in your recipe, such as seasoned kanpyo rolls, simmered dishes, soup, salad, or hot pot.

Who Is This For

Product Story

Sokensha was established in Yokohama in 1968 as a Japanese natural-food company. Its current product range includes traditional Japanese pantry foods and dried ingredients.

For this kanpyo, gourd fruit from Tochigi Prefecture is cut into strips and dried in midsummer sunlight. The maker identifies the 30 g product as unbleached and not treated by sulfur fumigation, with about 5 metres of strips in each bag.

What's Inside

• One bag of Sokensha Unbleached Kanpyo

Care Guide

Storage: Before opening, store at room temperature in a dark place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity. After opening, seal and refrigerate; use as soon as practical.

Shelf Life: The maker lists a 360-day shelf-life period from manufacture. Follow the date printed on the package you receive.

Important: A non-edible oxygen absorber is included to help preserve quality. Discard it after opening.

Ingredients and Materials

Gourd fruit

Quick Answer

Sokensha Unbleached Kanpyo is a 30 g bag of dried gourd strips made from gourd fruit grown in Tochigi Prefecture. The strips are sun-dried in midsummer, unbleached, and not treated by sulfur fumigation. Each bag contains about 5 metres and rehydrates after 7 to 8 minutes of boiling.