OOTORI SHOTEN is a famous sugar specialist based in Osaka since 1935.
Their shop is visited by cooking and baking enthousiasts, professionals and tourist looking to learn about and select the perfect sugar types for their creations.
OOTORI'S SIGNATURE SUGARS
RAW SUGAR:
Origin: Kasgoshima, Southern Japan.
Flavor: Elegant, natural sweetness with a hint of umami.
Texture: A pure, crude sugar, with large granules.
Because raw sugar is not heavily refined, it has a higher natural molasse (rich in iron and natural absorption enhancers such as sulfur, fructose, and copper), minerals and vitamins content than table sugar, which results in a rich, complex flavor.
Raw sugar is suitable for vegetarians, vegans and halal diets, as not processed with bone char.
WASANBON:
Origin: Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku.
Flavor: A short sweetness without unpleasant lingering.
Texture: Delicate.
Wasanbon is a raw sugar is made of sugar cane and is said to be one of the world's most subtle and delicate sugars. It is made from a sugar cane that does not grow flowers. All the plan's nutrition remains in the stem.
Okinawan Brown Sugar:
Origin: Okinawa.
Flavor: Complex.
Texture: Grainy.
Okinawan black sugar is well known for its signature complex taste and nutritional/health benefits. Unlike refined white cane sugars, it contains more minerals; potassium, calcium, and iron, and has traditionally been used for many home remedies. It is even said to prevent tooth decay and support lower cholesterol. Many chefs and bakers love Okinawan sugar for its exciting flavor!
