• This is domestic menma (bamboo shoots) produced in Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture • We make safe, secure, and delicious "menma" made in Japan Among the 99% of the Japanese market that is foreign-made from countries like China and Taiwan, the precious 1% is domestically produced menma From bamboo cutting to processing, our in-house manufacturing ensures safety and a lack of any distinct odor Everything is done meticulously by hand, one piece at a time 糸島百貨店 is committed to the effective utilization of bamboo by integrating all processes from bamboo forest management, harvesting, and the development and manufacturing of menma • There are many ways to enjoy menma First, enjoy the texture and aroma as is Perfect as a side dish for rice or as an accompaniment to beer! Ramen, of course, but also soba and tofu can elevate your dish when served with it Moreover, you can enjoy a variety of arrangements by stir-frying or adding it to fillings while retaining the texture • Your bite helps save the abandoned bamboo forest In recent years, abandoned bamboo forests have become a problem across Japan Moso bamboo, an exotic species imported to Japan for the cultivation of bamboo shoots and bamboo materials Due to reasons such as the increase in the import of bamboo shoots, the decrease in demand for domestically produced bamboo used in construction materials, and the reduction in the number of bamboo forest managers due to an aging population, there are more bamboo forests that are left unmanaged and neglected Abandoned bamboo forests grow at an astonishing speed, inhibiting the growth of other plants and affecting the balance of the ecosystem. Moreover, due to their shallow root systems, they cause landslides and lead to numerous environmental issues Enjoying this Itoshima Menma contributes a step towards improving the abandoned bamboo grove issue and environmental conservation • Content: 100 g/bag, Storage method: Avoid direct sunlight, store in a cool, dark place (below 25°C) Refrigerate after opening (below 10°C) and consume as soon as possible