Kyōyasai is the term for heirloom vegetables originating in Japan's Kyoto Prefecture. According to the research of the Laboratory of Health and Environment of Kyoto, Kyoyasai have more minerals, fibers and vitamins than many other vegetables. According to research, Kyoyasai have more nutrients that repair DNA than other vegetables.[1] Kyoyasai are relatively expensive. Japanese consumers consider many Kyoyasai strange, because of their appearance.[2]
Kyo-yasai are eaten mostly in the home or in upscale restaurants. They play an important role in Kyo-ryori, the traditional cuisine of Kyoto.
Kyo-ryori does not employ seasoning. Traditionally, Kyo-yasai are prepared without seasoning because of their rich flavor.
Kyo-yasai are also used for Italian, French and other cuisines in Kyoto.
Historyedit
Agriculture began in Kyoto some twelve thousand years ago. It was the ancient capital of Japan and the home to the aristocracy. They supported a market for high-grade food. Kyoto is surrounded by mountains, making it difficult to transport seafood to the area. Instead, people cultivated the most delicious vegetables possible. The climate and soil quality contributed to making delicious vegetables.[3]
In the Kamakura period, Zen Buddhism became popular. At that time Kyoto hosted many temples. Many practiced syōjin ryōri, a Buddhist vegetarian diet. This improved the quality of vegetables and preparation methods.[4]
In 1960 the name Kyō-yasai was adopted.[4] In the 1970s the vegetables lost popularity as imported vegetables replaced them. Such vegetables were easier to cook than Kyō-yasai, leaving Kyō-yasai on the verge of extinction.[4]
Kyoto-area growers improved their products so that people could easily cook them. They made them smaller without losing flavor and spread new methods of cooking. Administrative organizations cooperated with agricultural and distribution organizations, attempting to increase sales of Kyō-yasai. In 1989, they started to certify Kyō-yasai as name-brand products. They also promoted Kyō-yasai to other cities.[4]
Definitionedit
The most general definition covers all vegetables grown in Kyoto prefecture.[5] More limited definitions include: Dentou no Kyō-yasai (Traditional Kyo-yasai) that originated before the Meiji period and were grown throughout Kyoto. Bracken, springs[?], extinct species and bamboo are also included according to the agricultural cooperative JA Kyoto. In this sense they are a type of heirloom vegetable[5] This provision was made in 1988.[1]
Nineteen species are included.
Marketing by A-Coop Kyoto and JA Kyotoedit
A-Coop Kyoto and JA Kyoto made efforts to build a commercial market around Kyo-yasai,[2] including 39 species.[1] A survey found that Kyotans recognize Kyo-yasai as “traditional and historical food,” and most consumer emphasize its brand more than its flavor and nutrition. Kyoto City government started promoting the foods in 1998 followed shortly by Kyoto Prefecture also promoting Kyo-yasai foods in 1999.
Kyoto City appoints following 41 products as “Kyo-no-shunyasai (Kyoto vegetables in season):”
Kyoto's main purpose for doing this is to popularize Kyo-yasai and to boost the competitiveness of agricultural products. Kyoto Prefecture appoints 21 products as “Brand products of Kyoto:”
Brassica nipposinica
Mibuna
Kujo Welsh onion
Japanese yam
Fushimi pepper
Manganji pepper
Kyo yamashina eggplant
Shikagatani pumpkin
Kamo eggplant
Kyo tango pear
Murasakizukin
Shogoin Japanese radish
Arrowhead
Hanana
Taro-like tuber
Kintoki carrot
Horikawa burdock
Tanba Japanese chestnut
Azuki beans
Black soybean
Kyo bamboo
The Kyo-yasai market is working on circulating Kyo-yasai across Japan by setting up satellite shops.[2]
^ abcOno, H. (2004). Kyōyasai no seisan to ryūtu (The production and marketing of Kyōyasai). CiNii, [June 22, 2014].
^ abcAotani, M. (2010). Kyoyasai no tiiki brand ka to marketing senryaku (Making Kyoyasai be local brand- name goods and strategy of marketing). [December 1, 2014].
^Hashimoto, S. (2003). Kyōyasai no rekishi to Jyōtobasan no tokutyō 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine. (The Kyōyasai’s history and the character of Kyōyasai in Jyōtoba). [July 20, 2014]
^ abJA Kyoto list. (2007). JA Kyoto, [June 10, 2014].
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According to research Kyoyasai have more nutrients that repair DNA than other vegetables 1 Kyoyasai are relatively expensive Japanese consumers consider many Kyoyasai strange because of their appearance 2 Contents 1 Use 2 History 3 Definition 4 Marketing by A Coop Kyoto and JA Kyoto 5 See also 6 ReferencesUse editKyo yasai are eaten mostly in the home or in upscale restaurants They play an important role in Kyo ryori the traditional cuisine of Kyoto Kyo ryori does not employ seasoning Traditionally Kyo yasai are prepared without seasoning because of their rich flavor Kyo yasai are also used for Italian French and other cuisines in Kyoto History editAgriculture began in Kyoto some twelve thousand years ago It was the ancient capital of Japan and the home to the aristocracy They supported a market for high grade food Kyoto is surrounded by mountains making it difficult to transport seafood to the area Instead people cultivated the most delicious vegetables possible The climate and soil quality contributed to making delicious vegetables 3 In the Kamakura period Zen Buddhism became popular At that time Kyoto hosted many temples Many practiced syōjin ryōri a Buddhist vegetarian diet This improved the quality of vegetables and preparation methods 4 In 1960 the name Kyō yasai was adopted 4 In the 1970s the vegetables lost popularity as imported vegetables replaced them Such vegetables were easier to cook than Kyō yasai leaving Kyō yasai on the verge of extinction 4 Kyoto area growers improved their products so that people could easily cook them They made them smaller without losing flavor and spread new methods of cooking Administrative organizations cooperated with agricultural and distribution organizations attempting to increase sales of Kyō yasai In 1989 they started to certify Kyō yasai as name brand products They also promoted Kyō yasai to other cities 4 Definition editThe most general definition covers all vegetables grown in Kyoto prefecture 5 More limited definitions include Dentou no Kyō yasai Traditional Kyo yasai that originated before the Meiji period and were grown throughout Kyoto Bracken springs extinct species and bamboo are also included according to the agricultural cooperative JA Kyoto In this sense they are a type of heirloom vegetable 5 This provision was made in 1988 1 Nineteen species are included Marketing by A Coop Kyoto and JA Kyoto editA Coop Kyoto and JA Kyoto made efforts to build a commercial market around Kyo yasai 2 including 39 species 1 A survey found that Kyotans recognize Kyo yasai as traditional and historical food and most consumer emphasize its brand more than its flavor and nutrition Kyoto City government started promoting the foods in 1998 followed shortly by Kyoto Prefecture also promoting Kyo yasai foods in 1999 Kyoto City appoints following 41 products as Kyo no shunyasai Kyoto vegetables in season Tomatoes Kyo temari Eggplants Kamo eggplant Cucumbers Green soybeans Sando beans Takagamine pepper Green pepper Bamboo Strawberries Garden peas Fruit garden peas Sweet corn Leaf peppers Sobana Long Japanese radishes Turnips Big turnips Spinach Garland chrysanthemums Brassica campestris Kujo Welsh onions Horikawa Great burdock Hatakena Sugukina Kintoki carrots Chaste Kyo java water dropworts Brassica nipposinica Mibuna Winter cabbage Spring cabbage Cauliflower Broccoli Chinese cabbage Arrowhead which may be Sagittaria sagittifolia Taro like tubers Saya Japanese radish Hanana These are cultivated in Kyoto City Kyoto s main purpose for doing this is to popularize Kyo yasai and to boost the competitiveness of agricultural products Kyoto Prefecture appoints 21 products as Brand products of Kyoto Brassica nipposinica Mibuna Kujo Welsh onion Japanese yam Fushimi pepper Manganji pepper Kyo yamashina eggplant Shikagatani pumpkin Kamo eggplant Kyo tango pear Murasakizukin Shogoin Japanese radish Arrowhead Hanana Taro like tuber Kintoki carrot Horikawa burdock Tanba Japanese chestnut Azuki beans Black soybean Kyo bamboo The Kyo yasai market is working on circulating Kyo yasai across Japan by setting up satellite shops 2 See also editJapanese cuisineReferences edit a b c Ono H 2004 Kyōyasai no seisan to ryutu The production and marketing of Kyōyasai CiNii June 22 2014 a b c Aotani M 2010 Kyoyasai no tiiki brand ka to marketing senryaku Making Kyoyasai be local brand name goods and strategy of marketing December 1 2014 Hashimoto S 2003 Kyōyasai no rekishi to Jyōtobasan no tokutyō Archived 2015 09 24 at the Wayback Machine The Kyōyasai s history and the character of Kyōyasai in Jyōtoba July 20 2014 a b c d Tauchi architect office n d Nihon inishie dentousangyou Japan traditional industry July 20 2014 a b JA Kyoto list 2007 JA Kyoto June 10 2014 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kyoyasai amp oldid 1163710392, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
