Uchimame (Crushed Dried Soybeans)
A traditional food deeply rooted in the history and climate of Fukui

About Uchimame (Crushed Dried Soybeans)

In Fukui, the snowy climate once made it difficult to enjoy a varied and rich diet. This inspired creative ways to make the most of harvested ingredients.

Uchimame (打豆, Uchimame) is one such creation. Made by crushing soybeans with a stone mill and drying them, this simple yet innovative preparation preserves the soybean's nutrition and flavor.

Highly valued for its rich taste and nutritional benefits, Uchimame has become a beloved flavor of Echizen Fukui. The soybeans used to make Uchimame are carefully grown along rice field paths in the fertile Fukui plains. Only premium, domestically grown soybeans—100% sourced from Hokuriku (Fukui and Ishikawa Prefectures) and Hokkaido—are used. Importantly, no genetically modified or engineered soybeans are included, ensuring a naturally wholesome product.

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