When it comes to grape varieties familiar to Japanese wine fans, Koshu grapes surely come to mind.
While wine fans recognize Koshu grapes as wine grapes, they are also table grapes, and in Yamanashi Prefecture, Koshu grapes are consumed as table grapes as well.
Now, Takano Farm Co., Ltd. of Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture, has launched pre-sales on the crowdfunding support purchase site "Makuake" with the aim of raising awareness and developing sales channels for Airy Fruit® (the brand name for their freeze-dried fruit) made with Yamanashi-grown Koshu grapes.
This is likely Japan's first freeze-dried fruit made with seeded Koshu grapes from Yamanashi Prefecture.
Let's take a look at the details.
What is Koshu Grape Airy Fruit®?
Koshu grapes often end up being used merely as raw material for wine, but Koshu Grape Airy Fruit® is a product that has succeeded in freeze-drying Koshu grapes whole, seeds included.
The seeds inside can be eaten with an almond-like crunch, allowing you to enjoy the unique bite and astringency of the seeds along with the fruitiness of the pulp, creating an unprecedented Airy Fruit® experience developed by Takano Farm Co., Ltd.
Aiming for sustainable agricultural management with the goal of "agricultural management to carry on for the next 100 years," Takano Farm Co., Ltd. has conducted research into freeze-drying to pass down to future generations.
Having successfully developed it over two years, Koshu Grape Airy Fruit® is now on pre-sale on Makuake.
As a pre-sale return item, a mix of three varieties—Koshu grape, Fujiminori, and Shine Muscat—in one bag is being sold at a trial price.
In addition, they are simultaneously offering .
It is an appealing sweet that also seems to pair wonderfully with wine.
If you are interested, why not check it out?
Reference
Makuake