Kokuto, black raw cane sugar, pieces, yonaguni

The Gross Black Sugar of Yonaguni Island can not be too sweet. It is not too heavy, so it can be used in a variety of dishes. It is also the sweetest of the eight islands, making it easy to eat for people of all ages.

The island of Yonaguni, located 130 km west of the island of Ishigaki, is known for its border town overlooking Taiwan and is Japan's westernmost island. The rice fields are grown in lowlands and sugar cane on the board. Roux sugar is light ocher color, similar to caramel.

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