Asa Ichiban Product Testing

We are currently looking for people to take part in a product testing for one of Asa Ichiban's products.

You will be provided with a sample of "Mamenoka Dry," which is a dried, simple to eat form of natto (a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans). We will ask you to prepare and taste the product, and then to answer a short questionnaire consisting of approximately fifteen questions about your opinion of the flavor and any ideas and suggestions you may have for selling it in Australia.

Please note that your answers may be used by our client and Japan Spark on associated websites, social media and print etc.

Our slogan is "Bringing Nature's bounty straight to your dining table," and we're committed to maintaining the highest possible standards when it comes to ingredients and flavor.

We began making and selling natto in 1948. In 1994, we opened a new factory in Ibaraki Prefecture's Tsuchiura and adopted our current name.

The factory where we make our products has been certified by the Organic JAS and Ibaraki HACCP. We also have a registered BTA number from the FDA, and we always aim to deliver healthy food that makes our customers smile.

Every day, we're working on developing new products with the goal of sharing traditional Japanese natto with the world.

Website: https://www.asaichiban.com/

Mamenoka Dry is a new product that we made by freeze-drying our less stringy natto, "Mamenoka."

Mamenoka shares the same excellent nutritional value as natto, containing polyamines, vitamin K2, nattokinase, soy isoflavones and provides various health-related benefits such as lowering the risk of arteriosclerosis, strengthening bones and reducing high blood pressure.

※ Please be aware that this product is still in the prototype stage and not yet available for general sale.

How to Eat

You can enjoy Mamenoka Dry in a variety of ways. It makes a great salad topping or rice ball filling, or you can add it to cereals, yogurts, stir-fries and more. Or if you don't want to wait, it's delicious eaten as-is!

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(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.)