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What’s kikurage Kikurage Basics
Vitamin D & Calcium-rich
Healthy Superfood
Kikurage, a mushroom often mistaken for seaweed due to its texture and appearance,
grows on dead broadleaf trees and is popular in Chinese cuisine.
In fact, it’s a highly nutritious superfood.
Dried kikurage is rich in vitamin D, which is rare in most foods.
Additionally, it contains calcium, iron, potassium, and insoluble dietary fiber,
yet remains low in calories.
Therefore, it offers numerous benefits for both health and beauty.
Features 01
“Super Kikurage” with
Boosted Vitamin D
Nichimo Foods’ “Super Kikurage” significantly boosts the natural vitamin D in kikurage by 30-40 times using a unique production method. Moreover, it is cultivated without pesticides or insecticides at a JAS-certified organic farm in Japan. As a result, it ensures safe and reliable quality.
Features 02
Supercharge Your Meals with Super Kikurage
「HIURA D+」
Using a unique method, vitamin D is significantly increased in whole “Organic Super Kikurage” and then processed into powder form. Consequently, it can be widely used in various products, including fortified foods and supplement ingredients.
About Vitamin D Vitamin D: Essential Nutrient
Vitamin D Deficiency
in Modern Life
Vitamin D forms from sunlight exposure, but modern lifestyles limit sun time. Women, who often avoid UV rays, and older adults, with reduced production, are more prone to deficiency.
Vitamin D is An
Essential Nutrient
Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption, which is essential for strong bones and teeth. Since many people lack calcium, vitamin D is therefore crucial for effective absorption. Consequently, it is a nutrient you should consciously include to support a vibrant and healthy daily life.
Plant-Based Vitamin D
HIURA D+ uses organic, domestically grown kikurage mushrooms as a plant-based vitamin D source. Unlike traditional animal-based options, it is now easily accessible. Therefore, it is safe for vegetarians and those concerned about supplement ingredients.
（https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008873.pub4） Source: Ministry of Health, Labour, Welfare eJIM https://www.ejim.ncgg.go.jp/
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