The "Kawaturu x Hanamaruki" Collaboration Product "Maro Shio Koji Ume" Wins Gold Medal at Tsukemono Grand Prix 2026! – 50 Years of Challenge Bears Fruit: High Acclaim for the Fusion of Tradition and Innovation.
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Kawaturu Co., Ltd. announced that its new collaboration product, "Maro Shio Koji Ume," which uses Hanamaruki Co., Ltd.'s "Yeast Fermented Liquid Shio Koji," won the Gold Medal at the "11th Tsukemono Grand Prix 2026" held at Tokyo Big Sight on May 10, 2026. This next-generation pickled plum achieves a mild taste by suppressing the sharpness of acidity and saltiness through a long aging process of 21 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What kind of product is "Maro Shio Koji Ume"?
- A: It is a collaboration product between Kawaturu and Hanamaruki, using Hanamaruki's "Yeast-Fermented Liquid Shio Koji" and aged for 21 days to achieve a mellow taste.
- Q: What award did the product win and at which event?
- A: It won the Gold Award at the 11th Pickles Grand Prix 2026 held at Tokyo Big Sight on May 10, 2026.
- Q: How long is the aging period for the product?
- A: The product is aged and pickled for a total of 3 weeks (21 days), which is one week longer than usual.
- Q: Where is "Maro Shio Koji Ume" available for purchase?
- A: It is available at supermarkets nationwide, department stores, and EC sites.
- Q: What are the company details of the manufacturer, Kawaturu?
- A: Founded in 1975 (celebrating its 50th anniversary), Kawaturu is a general food manufacturer headquartered in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, operating under a hybrid "trading company x manufacturer" model.