Rice

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Components of Rice:

• Carbohydrate 70-75% (mostly starches) • Proteins • Lipids • Minerals • Vitamins

Japonica Rice:

• Japonica is the main type of cultivated rice in Japan with around 250 different types, separated into two main families: table and Sake rice.

Sakamai / Shuzō kōtekimai:

• Family of rice used exclusively for making Sake. The grain of sakamai is bigger than table rice. Starches are concentrated in the grain's core, which has significant lower levels of proteins and lipids compared to table rice.

Yamadanishiki

• The most popular variety from key Sake producing Hyōgo prefecture. A cross-breed of Yamadabo and Wataribune. It is especially well-suited for producing highly aromatic, flavourful and elegant Sakes.

Gohyakumangoku

• From Niigata prefecture. A cross-breed of Kikusui and Shin No, 200. This rice is an early-growing one that was developed for cold regions. It has a large shinpaku and favours the production of smooth, light and dry Sake.

Miyamanishiki

• From Nagano. A hardy variety. This rice is grown in the harsher climates of Northern Japan, creating a gentle flavour with some creaminess.

Omachi

• From Okayama. One of the oldest varieties. Also called Ojiisan or “grandfather” Sake rice. It makes for a distinctive tasting sake, full of rustic and earthy flavours.

Dewasansan

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Akita-sake-komachi

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Hitogokochi

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Ginpū

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Hattannishiki

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Koshitanrei

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