The juicy Japanese apple experience you don’t want to miss

Japanese fresh apples have long been praised for their delicious sweet taste. But wait till you see the variety of products that Japanese apple experts can produce using their 100% fresh apples.

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Extravagantly jam-packed Apple Kuchen

A homemade apple kuchen made using one whole domestically cultivated Fuji apple. A very rare snack consisting of the finest of carefully selected fresh eggs from Gunma Prefecture; utilizing their original batter mixture, each layer is applied with utmost care. You can enjoy the taste of the apple no matter where you decide to take a bite as it is tightly packed in the centre. The Harada Farm, having the expertise to cultivate their own apple, wanted to offer a unique experience only they could provide; thus, the Baumkuchen that contains one whole apple was made. There are various challenges unique to their kuchen that arise as a result of the apple. For instance, the difference in temperature of the core and outer layer caused by the apple being placed in the centre can cause the kuchen to not be fully heated and crumble. Further, the changes in temperature and climate depending on the seasons can also cause various issues, requiring the batter to be meticulously adjusted each season. The time and effort put into making these adjustments are what places this apple kuchen on a level of its own. The outer layer is spongy and moist whilst the inner apple remains sweet and watery, providing a new and unique texture. The Harada Farm, beloved by people of all ages takes pride in having the Apple Baumkuchen as their most popular snack.

Harada Farm’s Apple Kuchen (Image Credit: Omotenashi Selection)

What's better than fresh apples and dried apples? Semi-dried Apples

Fresh apples harvested from the Harada Farm are used to produce this homemade semi-dried apple. They are dried in a private workshop, where the juiciness and flavour of the original apple are preserved and amplified. The chewiness of the apple is maintained and is high in nutrition, thus small amounts can satiate your hunger; an ideal food for those on a diet. Though apples do not contain distinctive components in comparison to other fruits, they are associated with the prevention of heart and lifestyle-related diseases. Additionally, they contain Proanthocyanidin, a polyphenol with potent antioxidative effects. Though it is delicious on its own, it can be enjoyed with yoghurt or as a topping for your homemade sweets. As a semi-dried fruit, it is also semi-raw, meaning the flavour and texture is intact, closely resembling the fresh fruit as compared to regular dried fruits. Upon your first bite, the condensed fruity flavour will explode in your mouth, further intensified with each bite.

Harada Farm’s Semi-Dried Apple (Image Credit: Omotenashi Selection)

Prime apples trapped in a bottle, the Freshest Apple Juice

A 100% fresh apple juice, crafted with the thought of delivering fresh apples in their prime to your doorsteps. The taste of a straight juice can differ greatly depending on the region the apples were produced. The Harada Farm have set up their own factory where they carefully squeeze their homegrown Fuji apples that have a honey core. They have managed to produce an apple juice with the perfect harmony between the apple’s sweet and sour flavour, truly a fruit of their efforts. Apples usually have a very short shelf life, an issue the Harada Faram were eager to solve. They wanted to create a product that could provide customers with the taste of fresh apples all year round. Thus decided on a straight apple juice and subsequently began their manufacturing. As it is an additive-free, colouring-free, and fragrance-free straight apple juice, you can share the drink with your baby without any worries. Further, additional sugars and honey are not used; hence, you can enjoy the unaltered fruitiness and natural sweetness of the apples to their full extent. Lastly, the fashionable design of the bottle is well-received amongst the customers, a perfect gift for yourself and for those you care about.

Harada Farm’s Fresh Apple Juice (Image Credit: Omotenashi Selection)

Information about products featured:
1) Harada’s Apple Baumkuchen — Kajitsunosato Haradanouen (Gunma)
Omotenashi Selection 2020 Gold Prize

2) Semi-dry Apple — Kajitsunosato Haradanouen (Gunma)
Omotenashi Selection 2020 Gold Prize

3) Straight Apple Juice — Kajitsunosato Haradanouen (Gunma)
Omotenashi Selection 2020 Gold Prize

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Harada Farm is accessible if you are travelling in Gunma especially for guests staying at Bettei Senjyuan or the Minakami area.