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Over 100 Years of Dedication to Bean Snacks

豆富の歴史

Committed to developing Kyoto's bean snack industry

豆富の歴史

節分豆のこだわり

Traditional Mizukake (Water-Sprinkling) Method

We use only the finest new beans of Tsurumusume, a premium brand of Tsurunoko soybeans grown exclusively in the Donan region of Hokkaido. Moreover, we select only the extra-large beans graded as "2-bu 8-rin," which are extremely rare. These beans are prized for their natural sweetness and their uniform, beautiful shape.

Instead of soaking the beans to soften them, we use the traditional Mizukake method, gently softening them by repeatedly sprinkling water over time. While soaking can soften beans overnight, it also causes them to lose their natural sweetness. Moreover, beans prepared by soaking tend to develop a soft exterior but retain a hard core when roasted, resulting in an undesirable texture.

In contrast, the Mizukake method gradually softens the beans over the course of four days, enhancing their natural flavor. The carefully softened beans are then slowly roasted over a low flame, allowing the heat to penetrate evenly throughout. This meticulous process produces beautifully golden-brown soybeans with a tender texture and rich, natural sweetness—perfect for Setsubun celebrations.

小町五色豆のこだわり

Kyoto and Five-Colored Beans

Kyoto Mametomi’s signature product, Komachi Goshiki Mame, is made using specially selected green peas grown in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Vietnam. First, the beans are carefully soaked over the course of several days. Every morning and evening, craftsmen gently sprinkle them with water, gradually softening them with great care. Once softened, the beans are roasted using our unique method to ensure they are evenly and perfectly puffed. The careful, meticulous work continues until not a single hard bean remains.

Next, white sugar is sprinkled over the roasted beans multiple times, allowing the flavor to slowly soak in over time. To finish, aromatic Vietnamese cinnamon (for the brown beans) and fragrant Tokushima green laver (for the green ones) are sprinkled over the beans, and red, yellow, and white beans are added to complete the vibrant arrangement of five-colored beans.

This entire process - from watering through to roasting, sugar coating, and finishing - is carried out carefully and meticulously over the course of roughly seven to ten days, for a completely handmade and exceptional product.