Project Description
We are recruiting product testers to test three of Miwa Yamamoto's products: "Just Add A Hot-Pot (working name)" "Mentsuyu" and "Kuzumochi."
Participants will be asked to use these products in cooking, to evaluate the taste and make suggestions for other dishes that the products could be used for. There will be a short survey of approximately fifteen questions.
We will ask participants to submit images of the products they cooked. You can also choose to post them on SNS sites such as Instagram. Please be aware that the submitted images and survey responses may be reproduced on the client website, on Japan Spark, on SNS and printed materials, etc.
As a thank you, all participants will receive a 15S$ gift card for Amazon.sg.
| Application Period |
November 21st - December 3rd |
| Maximum Number of People |
20 people |
| Number of Survey Questions |
15 questions |
| Answer Period |
December 14th - Janurary 7th |
| Compensation |
S$15 Amazon SG gift card |
About Miwa Yamamoto
Miwa Yamamoto is the oldest maker of hand-pulled somen noodles in Japan, having been founded in 1717 in the Nara prefecture of Kansai.
The company's main products are hand-pulled somen noodles, other dried noodles and noodle soups. However, in keeping with recent changes in dietary habits, Miwa Yamamoto also manufactures instant noodles that can be eaten easily and quickly.
In addition to these, the company is also developing products that showcase the regional characteristics of Nara Prefecture.
Website: https://www.miwayama.co.jp/
EC site: https://www.miwa-somen.jp/
About the Product
JUST ADD A HOT-POT (Working name)
These hand-pulled somen noodles have been specially processed to create instant noodles. To eat them, all you need is a pot or some soup that you can boil the noodles in. Without the need to wash the noodles after boiling, you can make "soup somen" out of any meal just by simmering the product for two minutes.
The noodles are characterized by their firmness, smooth texture and resilience when boiled.
※ Since this is a prototype, the design of the packaging is subject to change at any time.
| Ingredients |
Flour (produced in Japan), salt, vegetable oil, antioxidant (V.E.) |
| Allergens |
Gluten |
| Volume |
2 servings (2 x 50g) |
| Storage |
Store at room temperature in a dry place away from direct sunlight. |
| Shelf life |
9 months from the date of manufacture |
| Adaptation |
No-MSG, No alcohol, No preservatives, Non-GMO |
| Certification |
HACCP |
How to Eat
Add the noodles to your pot or your favorite soup and simmer for two minutes.
MENTSUYU
This noodle soup goes beautifully with any Japanese noodles, including hand-pulled somen noodles.
The stock is meticulously prepared from carefully selected mackerel and bonito flakes, resulting in a soup with a rich aroma and flavor.
Since no water is required, you can pour it directly over the noodles or use it as a dipping sauce.
| Ingredients |
Soy sauce (domestically produced), reduced sugar syrup, mackerel flakes, bonito flakes (large), sugar, fermented rice seasoning, salt, flavorings (amino acids etc.), acidulant |
| Allergens |
Gluten, fish and fish-derived products, peanuts, soybeans and any associated products |
| Volume |
290ml |
| Storage |
Store at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. |
| Shelf life |
1 year |
| Adaptation |
No alcohol, Non-GMO |
| Certification |
FSSC22000, ISO22000 |
How to Eat
Just add it to udon, soba or somen noodles.
It tastes even better when chilled!
KUZUMOCHI (made with kudzu flour)
Kuzumochi is a traditional Japanese sweet, characterized by its chewy and smooth texture. This product uses carefully selected kudzu starch and goes perfectly with tea. You can enjoy it with the included black honey and soy flour.
| Ingredients |
Sugar (granulated sugar and wasanbon sugar, both produced in Japan) corn syrup, kudzu flour, thickening agent (processed starch), setting agent (polysaccharide thickener), pH modifier, soy flour (soybeans, sugar), black honey (brown sugar, sugar, honey, corn syrup) |
| Allergens |
Peanuts, soybeans and any associated products |
| Volume |
1 serving provides 120g of Kuzumochi, 5g of soy flour and 10g of black honey |
| Storage |
Store at room temperature in a dry place away from direct sunlight. |
| Shelf life |
9 months |
| Adaptation |
No-MSG, No alcohol, Vegan, Non-GMO |
| Certification |
JFS-B |
How to Eat
Try it with the included black honey and soy flour.
It tastes even better when chilled!
Did you understand the product description, ingredients, etc.?
(If you have any concerns about the product — for example, you want to check that it doesn't conflict with allergies or other dietary restrictions, etc. — please contact us.)