This dried burdock root is very convenient, shredded for quick cooking and no need to remove bitterness. You can enjoy a rich aroma reminiscent of burdock root with mud, along with a rich umami that seems to have been aged. Raw burdock root can be bitter or astringent unless the bitterness is removed, but dried burdock has no off-flavors and is packed with umami. It is slowly dried at low temperatures to retain a fresh fragrance. Burdock root, which is often associated with labor-intensive preparation, is easily enjoyed by dried burdock. ■ No prep needed, quick to use in cooking ■ Recommended for thinning with shredded derinpira ■ Fresh, freshly dug flavor ■ Enjoy burdock root with ease and effort ■ Mixed rice with canned foods or salad chicken ■ Boiling water to make kinpira burdock is also recommended ◉ *Please enjoy after cooking. For dried burdock root for commercial use, please visit the Agriture Co., Ltd. website. https://agriture.jp/product/burdock/