Mitoku Kagoshima 100% Wild Kuzu Noodles 3.5 oz.

At the tip of the southern-most island of Japan lies Kagoshima. From the active volcano Ontake clouds drift up over this rough isolated covered with lush tangled jungles of wild kuzu. Kuzu is a tenacious vine that only the Japanese seem to have tamed. Dug by farmers, its root is pounded and washed to separate the valued starch from the fiber. Then it is left shaded in the winter air to dry. Kagoshima Authentic Kuzu Noodles are the only kuzu noodles made with 100% real kuzu. They are delicious and great fun, adding a unique touch to one-pot favorites like nabe and sukiyaki. They're delightful deep fried and go well with most traditional meals. They make wonderful transparent salads as well.

Ingredients: Japanese wild kuzu root starch.

Kuzu is one of the world's largest vegetable roots and is often called "the wonder root." Kuzu is more revered than ginseng in Japan. Roots are the focal points of a plant's energy. This is why roots have always occupied a special place in man's diet, as well as in his medicine chest. Kuzu is truly a miracle food. Use as a natural thickening agent in cooking and as an effective restorative drink and digestive aid. Kuzu is revered in Japan, uniquely honored in both high cuisine and folk medicine.