{"product_id":"島豆腐500g","title":"[Vacuum-Packed Island Tofu, Half Block (500g)] 2 pieces (1 full block equivalent), shipping included. Hiroshiya Foods Okinawa Tofu, freshly pressed, kettle-cooked method. Rich and dense tofu.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlease note that this product has a very short shelf life (15 days from the date of manufacture). We kindly ask for your understanding of the following points before placing an order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e・If you specify your \u003cstrong\u003edesired delivery date\u003c\/strong\u003e in the cart during checkout or via the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"お問い合わせフォーム\" href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/pages\/%E3%81%8A%E5%95%8F%E3%81%84%E5%90%88%E3%81%8F%E3%82%8F%E3%81%9B%E3%83%A1%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einquiry form\u003c\/a\u003e, we will adjust the shipping date and send you the freshest tofu available for delivery on that day. In this case, \u003cstrong\u003eplease place your order at least 5 days in advance.\u003c\/strong\u003e (Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request due to stock availability.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e・If you do not specify a delivery date, \u003cstrong\u003ewe will ship within a few days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e※\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"お届け日時や配送業者・方法を指定したい\" href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/pages\/faq-%E3%82%88%E3%81%8F%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E3%81%94%E8%B3%AA%E5%95%8F#02\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to specify delivery date and time\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e・Since the products we send are ordered after receiving your order, \u003cstrong\u003eit will take several days from order to shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hiroshiya Foods is closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and Labor Thanksgiving Day (November 23)).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e・We will \u003cstrong\u003eship the tofu immediately after it arrives at our store\u003c\/strong\u003e. For shipments outside Okinawa Prefecture, we ship by air, and the estimated delivery date is the day after or two days after the shipping date (this depends on the number of flights from the nearest airport, weather conditions, and traffic conditions. For deliveries to Hokkaido, remote islands, etc., delivery may take 3 days or more).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e・Due to the short shelf life, \u003cstrong\u003ereturns are not accepted\u003c\/strong\u003e. Even if you return the product, we will not be able to issue a refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHiroshiya Foods Vacuum Island Tofu 500g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkinawan \"Island Tofu\" (Okinawa Tofu) contains less water than regular tofu (firm or silken) found outside Okinawa Prefecture, allowing you to fully enjoy the rich, authentic taste of soybeans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn particular, Hiroshiya Foods' vacuum-packed island tofu is not immersed in excess water, so the flavor of the tofu does not diminish after shipping.\u003cbr\u003eIt's so heavy and firm that it can be vacuum-packed in just a thin nylon bag, without the need for a plastic case.\u003cbr\u003eThe exquisite saltiness also enhances the flavor and umami of the soybeans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne characteristic of island tofu is its large size, but this one is 500g (half a block). It's enough for 3-4 servings if you're making stir-fries like Tofu Champuru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich in Protein\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile regular firm tofu contains 7g of protein per 100g (silken tofu contains 4.9g per 100g), Hiroshiya's island tofu contains 9.7g of protein per 100g. This is about 1.4 times more protein than firm tofu. The \"richness\" of this tofu is evident when comparing its protein content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's firm and doesn't crumble easily, this tofu is perfect for stir-fries like Tofu Champuru and Goya Champuru, as well as hot pot dishes. For a snack, we recommend topping it with \u003ca title=\"スクガラス 愛子ちゃん 120g瓶 大城海産\" href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/products\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B9-%E6%84%9B%E5%AD%90%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83%E3%82%93-120g-%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E7%94%A3%E5%93%81-%E5%A4%A7%E5%9F%8E%E6%B5%B7%E7%94%A3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSukugarasu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (salted ayu fish).\u003cbr\u003ePlease also try tofu steak, agedashi tofu, salads, and cold tofu, taking advantage of the satisfying texture and volume unique to island tofu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRaw-Press Pot-Boiling Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hiroshiya\" island tofu is made using the \"raw-press pot-boiling method.\"\u003cbr\u003eThis involves crushing soybeans with water to create \"namago\" (raw soybean paste), then pressing it raw to extract soy milk, which is then boiled directly over an open flame in a large pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOkinawan nigari (bittern), salt, and water are added to the boiled soy milk, and it's slowly reacted for 20 minutes. After stirring, the liquid is pressed out slowly for 25 minutes with a heavy stone, and then finally firmly pressed to complete the island tofu.\u003cbr\u003e(If the water is not completely removed and it's lightly stirred at this stage, it becomes what is known as \"yushi tofu.\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy separating the namago into soy milk and okara before heating, the unique roasted aroma of pot-boiling and the original umami components and isoflavones of the soybeans can be fully preserved.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, a key point of this method is that even though \"foam\" inevitably occurs when soy milk boils, defoaming agents are not used; instead, the foam is physically removed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo effort spared, no compromises made.\u003cbr\u003eThis is traditional \"Obaa's (grandmother's) proud island tofu,\" made carefully over time, preserving tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e※Generally, mass-produced tofu is made by boiling \"namago\" with defoaming agents in a boiler pressure cooker, and then solidifying the soy milk, separated from the okara, with \"nigari\" and \"coagulants.\"\u003cbr\u003eThis is an efficiency-focused method that reduces labor by using a pressure cooker and defoaming agents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※Hiroshiya Foods Co., Ltd. commissions daily bacterial inspections of all its products, covering five items (\"general bacteria, coliform group, E. coli, salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus\").\u003cbr\u003e(Self-conducted bacterial inspections are typically performed once a month for two items.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #eaffd6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2e8b57;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Products are Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☆Other Hiroshiya Foods tofu products are here↓\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/products\/%E5%B3%B6%E8%B1%86%E8%85%901kg\" title=\"真空 島豆腐 1丁 (1kg) ひろし屋食品\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsland Tofu (1 block, 1kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"ゆし豆腐 1kg ひろし屋食品\" href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/products\/%E3%82%86%E3%81%97%E8%B1%86%E8%85%901kg\"\u003eYushi Tofu (1kg)\u003c\/a\u003e　　　\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/products\/%E3%82%86%E3%81%97%E8%B1%86%E8%85%90-500g\" title=\"ゆし豆腐 500g ひろし屋食品\"\u003eYushi Tofu (500g)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"二代目ひろし屋のジーマーミとうふ 100g ひろし屋食品\" href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/products\/%E3%81%B2%E3%82%8D%E3%81%97%E5%B1%8B%E3%82%B8%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9F%E8%B1%86%E8%85%90\"\u003eJimami Tofu (100g)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☆Be sure to pair it with Island Tofu. Sukugarasu (salted young ayu fish) is here↓\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/products\/%E5%A4%A7%E5%9F%8E%E6%B5%B7%E7%94%A3-%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E7%94%A3%E5%93%81-%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B9-120g\" title=\"スクガラス 120g 瓶 大城海産\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Sukugarasu made with precious Okinawan Sukugarasu (120g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/products\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B9-%E6%84%9B%E5%AD%90%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83%E3%82%93-120g-%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E7%94%A3%E5%93%81-%E5%A4%A7%E5%9F%8E%E6%B5%B7%E7%94%A3\" title=\"スクガラス 愛子ちゃん 120g瓶 大城海産\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable Sukugarasu \"Aiko-chan\" (120g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☆Pork canned goods, essential for champuru dishes like tofu and goya, are \u003ca title=\"ポークランチョンミート（ぽーく）商品一覧\" href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/collections\/%E3%83%9D%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%9F%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆Okinawan seasonings such as champuru mix and shikuwasa ponzu are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/collections\/%E8%AA%BF%E5%91%B3%E6%96%99\/%E8%AA%BF%E5%91%B3%E6%96%99\" title=\"沖縄の調味料\"\u003ehere too!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☆Okinawan ingredients such as island tofu, kuruma-fu (wheat gluten), and sea grapes are \u003ca title=\"豆腐、くるま麩、海ぶどう等沖縄食材、冷凍食品\" href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/collections\/%E8%B1%86%E8%85%90-%E3%81%8F%E3%82%8B%E3%81%BE%E9%BA%A9-%E3%82%BD%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BB%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E7%AD%89-%E3%82%B3%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC\"\u003ehere too!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☆Carefully selected! Okinawan ingredients trusted by professionals are \u003ca title=\"プロ御用達の安心品質沖縄食材\" href=\"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/collections\/%E5%8E%B3%E9%81%B8-%E5%A3%B2%E3%82%8C%E7%AD%8B%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E9%A3%9F%E6%9D%90\"\u003ehere too!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information (per 100g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergy 106kcal, Water 79.7g, Protein 9.7g, Fat 5.4g, Carbohydrates 4.0g, Ash 1.2g, Sodium 250mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Name: Vacuum Island Tofu\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Soybeans, Salt, Nigari (magnesium chloride)\u003cbr\u003eContents: 500g\u003cbr\u003eStorage Method: Refrigerate (below 10℃)\u003cbr\u003e※Ships refrigerated.\u003cbr\u003e※Consume as soon as possible after opening.\u003cbr\u003eBest Before Date: 15 days from manufacturing date\u003cbr\u003e※We will send the freshest possible product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"創業75年 沖縄食材卸・販売 うちなーむん ミヤギミート（セット品は全品送料込）","offers":[{"title":"Set of 2 (for 1 unit)","offer_id":43789440024741,"sku":"ひろし屋　島豆腐500g02","price":2247.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 3 (equivalent to 1.5 blocks)","offer_id":46062671003813,"sku":"ひろし屋　島豆腐500g03","price":2833.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 5 (equivalent to 2.5 cakes)","offer_id":43789440057509,"sku":"ひろし屋　島豆腐500g05","price":3639.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 8 (for 4 pairs)","offer_id":44354335670437,"sku":"ひろし屋　島豆腐500g08","price":5391.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 10 (for 5 pieces)","offer_id":43789440090277,"sku":"ひろし屋　島豆腐500g10","price":6232.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 (0.5 blocks)","offer_id":43796970406053,"sku":"ひろし屋　島豆腐500g01","price":521.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/6089\/6421\/files\/500g_9_6ce6bda3-86e2-4e10-9022-f4cc280784c4.png?v=1777801525","url":"https:\/\/utina-mun.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/%e5%b3%b6%e8%b1%86%e8%85%90500g","provider":"創業76年 沖縄食材卸・販売 うちなーむん ミヤギミート（セット品は全品送料込）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}