Akita Komachi Premium Rice: Elevating the Japanese Kitchen in Israel

KITAKATA Food Import Company, the official representative in Israel of ZEN-HON's rice division, now imports and markets Akita Komachi premium rice in Israel.

  (photo credit: PRIVATE PICTURE)
(photo credit: PRIVATE PICTURE)

Akita Komachi rice is an authentic, shiny, and aromatic white rice, considered one of the highest quality and sought-after rice varieties in the world. It is not exposed to any stage of pesticide application and does not require washing thanks to a unique sterilization process it undergoes. It is nutritionally balanced and highly valued, ideal for making sushi, chirashi, accompanying curry dishes, poke, and more.

The premium rice is characterized by its aroma, fragrant taste, and firm yet pleasant texture. It is rich in nutrients, protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and is considered healthier than other rice varieties available in the market. It has lower calorie content and is particularly nourishing, which is why it is very popular in its country of origin, Japan.

Original Akita Komachi rice, grown in the Akita prefecture, is the most nourishing and highest quality rice, with one of the main reasons being the growing conditions related to the quality of the soil and water in this prefecture.

Beyond its rich taste, it also saves valuable time as it does not require pre-cooking preparation, so both the institutional market and home chefs can benefit from this advantage and enjoy culinary excellence. The product is imported to the private and institutional market in Israel through the food import company KITAKATA, the official representative in Israel of the rice division of the Japanese food giant.

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The recommended consumer price for a 2kg package is 78 shekels. Available in select stores throughout the country.

KITAKATA is an Israeli company with global activity in importing food products from Japan, with an emphasis on traditional quality products. Naor Levi, the owner and CEO of the company, has a rich record and extensive connections with companies in Japan and Japanese culture. He imports products from Japan to Israel and Europe, with an emphasis on countries such as Germany, France, and Sweden. Levi is also known as the founder of sake culture in Israel and has many initiatives and partnerships to promote Japanese culinary culture in all its forms in Israel and other markets in Europe.

Recently, KITAKATA was chosen to officially represent the rice division of the Japanese food conglomerate ZEN-HON (JA) in Israel. Levi's vision is to make their products accessible, whether they are produced by small or large factories, that create quality products with the skill and dedication of generations of Japanese traditions, worldwide.