Hinona Pickles
Traditional pickles made from Shiga Prefecture's heritage vegetable
Hinona Pickles introduction
Hinona Pickles (日野菜漬け, Hinona-zuke) have a long history dating back to the Muromachi period, when Sadahide Gamo, the lord of Otowa Castle, discovered the Hinona vegetable during a pilgrimage to Gamo and turned it into pickles. When pickled, the vibrant pink hue of the Hinona root earned it the nickname "Sakura-zuke" or "cherry blossom pickles." The root of the Hinona is rich in amylase, an enzyme that aids starch digestion, and contains a small amount of vitamins. Its leaves, meanwhile, are packed with nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, and potassium, offering both flavor and health benefits in every bite.
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- Area Shiga
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