Project Description
We are recruiting product testers to test three of Naraya's products: "Okuaizu Yamaimo Soba," "Freshly Ground Nihachi Soba" and "Tachi Soba."
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 Naraya
Naraya was founded in 1750 and has been operating in the town of Minamiazu for over 200 years. Minamiaizu is situated at an altitude of around 500m and is surrounded by mountains in an area with heavy snowfall during the winter. The significant difference in temperature between day and night is what allows high-quality buckwheat to be grown and harvested, and the water from melted snow also plays a key part in the delicious taste.
Beginning in May 2016, Naraya renewed and consolidated the packaging on all products in order to increase the company's brand recognition. We aim to create products that satisfy our customers, while always prioritizing safety and security.
Website: https://www.naraya-soba.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063592831542
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naraya_aizu
About the Product
OKUAIZU YAMAIMO SOBA
The region of Aizu is one of the leading areas for soba production in Japan, boasting a rich, natural environment, clean air, clean water and a climate with varying temperatures. This product is made with specially-milled high-quality buckwheat.
The soba noodles are finely sliced, and the use of yam as a binding ingredient produces a smooth texture. We hope you will enjoy the unique texture and natural flavor of soba.
| Ingredients |
Buckwheat flour (from Aizu-grown buckwheat), wheat flour, salt, yam flour |
| Allergens |
Wheat, buckwheat, gluten, yams |
| Volume |
200g |
| Storage |
Store in a dry place out of direct sunlight. |
| Shelf life |
365 days |
| Adaptation |
No-MSG, No additives, No alcohol, Vegan, No preservatives, Non-GMO |
How to Eat
How to Eat Zaru Soba
- Boil for about 5 minutes in plenty of water.
- When the slime rises to the surface, wash it away thoroughly with running water, and then rinse the soba with ice water for about five seconds.
- Add your favorite seasonings such as green onions and/or wasabi to the cold noodle soup and enjoy!
If you want to eat your soba with hot soup, simply blanch the noodles after rinsing, and then put them in a bowl and add the soup.
FRESHLY GROUND NIHACHI SOBA
Rich in flavor with a crisp texture, Nihachi soba is made using freshly-ground buckwheat flour, which brings out the flavor of the noodles. The rough-cut finish of this soba is achieved by cutting the thin noodle dough into three different thicknesses.
| Ingredients |
Buckwheat flour (produced in Japan) wheat flour, salt, wheat protein |
| Allergens |
Wheat, buckwheat, gluten |
| Volume |
200g |
| Storage |
Store in a dry place out of direct sunlight. |
| Shelf life |
365 days |
| Adaptation |
No-MSG, No additives, No alcohol, Vegan, No preservatives, Non-GMO |
How to Eat
How to Eat Zaru Soba
- Boil for about 4 minutes in plenty of water.
- When the slime rises to the surface, wash it away thoroughly with running water, and then rinse the soba with ice water for about five seconds.
- Add your favorite seasonings such as green onions and/or wasabi to the cold noodle soup and enjoy!
If you want to eat your soba with hot soup, simply blanch the noodles after rinsing, and then put them in a bowl and add the soup.
TACHI SOBA
Tachi Soba uses coarsely-ground buckwheat flour and an extremely rough cut to produce soba noodles of varying thicknesses, which makes you feel like you're eating rural, handmade soba. The difference in thickness gives a delicious variety in texture and flavor that you're sure to enjoy.
| Ingredients |
Buckwheat flour (produced in Japan) wheat flour, salt, wheat protein |
| Allergens |
Wheat, buckwheat, gluten |
| Volume |
200g |
| Storage |
Store in a dry place out of direct sunlight. |
| Shelf life |
365 days |
| Adaptation |
No-MSG, No additives, No alcohol, Vegan, No preservatives, Non-GMO |
How to Eat
How to Eat Zaru Soba
- Boil for about 8 minutes in plenty of water.
- When the slime rises to the surface, wash it away thoroughly with running water, and then rinse the soba with ice water for about five seconds.
- Add your favorite seasonings such as green onions and/or wasabi to the cold noodle soup and enjoy!
If you want to eat your soba with hot soup, simply blanch the noodles after rinsing, and then put them in a bowl and add the soup.
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.)