Enriching Japanese Cuisine with Philippine Fair Trade Muscovado Sugar: Cooking Lesson on May 27 (Wed) [Yamanashi, Nagano]
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Pal System Yamanashi Nagano will host a cooking event on May 27 (Wed) at its Kai Center to promote the use of fair trade Muscovado sugar in Japanese cooking. An expert from Alter Trade Japan (ATJ) will share the history of Negros Island and the 'people-to-people trade' model, while participants prepare dishes like miso-minced meat and ginger ale using the sugar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Where can I join Pal System's fair trade event?
- A: This event, held on May 27, 2026, will take place at the Pal System Yamanashi Nagano Kai Center in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
- Q: How can I use Muscovado sugar in cooking?
- A: It is suitable for a wide range of Japanese dishes and drinks, such as meat miso, pickles, and ginger ale, taking advantage of its rich depth and clean sweetness.
- Q: Why is it fair trade?
- A: It was established in the 1980s following a famine on sugarcane plantations in the Philippines as a way to support producer autonomy and sustainable livelihoods.