Okinawa Brown Sugar - 500g

Okinawa Brown Sugar – 500g

A distinctive dark sugar from Hateruma Island in the Okinawan archipelago, Okinawa Brown Sugar (kokuto) is naturally rich in minerals and antioxidants. It is made traditionally by simply boiling raw sugar cane juice. This unrefined sugar retains its deep caramel flavour, earthy mineral tones, and subtle savoury complexity.

Hateruma Island is a small and remote island and the southernmost inhabited island of Japan. Known for its pristine turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and subtropical climate, the island provides ideal conditions for cultivating high-quality sugarcane. The mineral-rich soils and unique terroir contribute to the distinct depth of flavour in Hateruma’s brown sugar..

Serving Suggestions

• Baking: Enhances cookies, cakes, and muffins with a richer, more complex sweetness.
• Beverages: Used as a natural sweetener for coffee, tea, and cocktails, adding a molasses-like depth.
• Savory Dishes: Incorporated into marinades and glazes for pork and poultry, balancing sweet and savoury elements.
• Desserts: Sprinkle over ice cream or use in caramel sauces for a distinctive, umami-laced sweetness.

About the Producer.

Murakami Syouten is a third-generation sugar company established in 1954 and located in Osaka, Japan. Initially starting as a sugar trader, Murakami Syouten has evolved into a sugar processor specialising in Okinawan brown sugar. They source their renowned kokuto (black sugar) from Hateruma Island, the southernmost inhabited island in Japan, which is celebrated for its high-quality sugarcane.