{"product_id":"ibonoitotenobe-somen-tokkyu-coffret-50g-x-18-900g","title":"IbonoitoTenobe somen Tokkyu - gift box 50g x 18 - 900g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are “tenobe somen (hand-stretched)” and “machine-made somen”.\u003cbr\u003eFor tenobe somen, skilled artisans use traditional methods, devoting time and effort to every stage of production. For machine-made somen, wheat flour and salted water are mixed, then rolled into a thin, flat sheet before being cut into fine strands. With fewer steps and less time required, large quantities of somen can be produced.\u003cbr\u003eMade from premium flour, crystal-clear water from the Ibo River in the Harima region and salt from Ako, the fine Ibonoito tenobe somen noodles are meticulously crafted by highly skilled artisans. The dough undergoes several stages of maturation using a traditional method that originated in the Banshu region around 600 years ago.\u003cbr\u003eThe entire process comprises eleven stages and takes two days and one night.\u003cbr\u003eThe somen have a consistently smooth, soft texture and do not quickly become soggy.\u003cbr\u003eIbonoito somen are made for a limited period from October to the following April\u003cbr\u003e(with production peaking from December to February).\u003cbr\u003eIbonoito somen are Japan’s best-selling and most renowned somen. Premium, hand-stretched and 100% natural, they contain no additives, colourings or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular product is made from high-quality wheat flour and produced only during the winter season (December to February), making it an exceptional premium product.\u003cbr\u003eIts production is entrusted to skilled artisans, carefully selected and officially appointed by the association.\u003cbr\u003eIt is the most popular signature product for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAKATA SHOTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54571357471053,"sku":"NISIBO14","price":26.73,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/IBO14-z2.webp?v=1790146556","url":"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/products\/ibonoitotenobe-somen-tokkyu-gift-box-50g-x-18-900g","provider":"Nishikidori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}