Ayu confectionary

Ayu confectionary introduction

Ayu confectionary is a famous confectionary from Gifu in the shape of sweetfish swimming in the Nagara River, wrapped in castella dough. Gifu prefecture is called Hiyama concentrated water, and is blessed with forests, clear river water, and many fish are growing. Above all, sweetfish is a popular fish that is crowded with more fishermen than when the ban was lifted on 5/11. Meanwhile, many sweets that imitate the shape of sweetfish are made at Japanese confectionary stores in Gifu. Some stores only make it during the summer, while others make it all year round. There are various ways of finishing, the shape of the fins of the eyes, names, etc., but the basic style of sandwiching gyuhi between castella dough remains the same. It's a snack that every citizen of Gifu prefecture has seen and eaten at least once.

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Other information

• NameAyu confectionary
• Area Gifu
• Kind of food Local cuisine

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