“Sakamoto Poultry” in Yomogita, Aomori (Seheji, Yomogita Village, TEL 0174-27-3131 ) released “Jurokudai Makkaran” on September 1st.

"Jurokudai bright red eggs" produced by chickens fed special feed "heat-treated soybeans" are characterized by red yolks. The president of the company, Sayu Sakamoto, confidently says, "Not only does it look good, but it also has a rich flavor, mellow sweetness and richness, and is suitable for cooking."

The company was established in 1970 as an agricultural cooperative corporation. Mr. Sakamoto became the third president in 2017. We are also focusing on new initiatives such as sales to Hong Kong and collaboration with Aomori's regional revitalization idol "GMU". “A dealer in the Kanto region told me, ‘Let’s make the reddest egg in Japan,’ so I decided to take on the challenge,” says Sakamoto. “The company is the third generation, but the Sakamoto family is the 16th generation, which is the origin of the product name.”

It took a year to get the development and distribution in place. Sakamoto said, "We could easily make the yolks red by using paprika extract, but considering the quality of the eggs and the nutrition of the chickens, we decided to use 'heat-treated soybeans' as feed. This is rare in Japan." talk to.

A month has passed since the product went on sale, and there have been inquiries and orders from local restaurants and confectionery shops, and some have already been used as products. Mr. Sakamoto says with a smile, "Currently, we mainly ship to companies in Tokyo, but we plan to sell online in the future. We hope to develop products using bright red eggs and become a new resource for Aomori."

Reference price is 6 pieces = 300 yen, 10 pieces = 500 yen. It is available at Sakurano Aomori store and roadside stations in Aomori prefecture.