The Exquisite Blend of the Silk Road

Silk Road Mixed Nuts is a blend of “Highland Walnuts” and “Green Raisins.”

The highland walnuts are cultivated and harvested in Hangzhou, known as the “City of Silk.” The green raisins are a specialty of Turpan, a famous oasis along the Silk Road.

The product is named “Silk Road” to reflect the serendipitous blend of two foods that share a historical connection with the Silk Road.

The rich, robust flavor of the walnuts harmonizes beautifully with the gentle sweetness and refreshing acidity of the muscat raisins.

This blend pairs perfectly with coffee or tea and complements wine or whiskey, making it an ideal choice for various occasions.

Furthermore, no salt, sugar, or additives are used, making it a healthy snack option for those conscious of their salt or sugar intake, as well as for vegans and other health-conscious individuals.

シルクロード実っくすSilk Road Mixed Nuts

Product Overview

Product Name: Silk Road Mixed Nuts
Contents: Dried Fruits, Nuts
Ingredients: Raisins, Highland Walnuts
Additives: None (No Additives)
Net Weight: 40g
Packaging: 14.5×14.5cm (with resealable zipper)
Country of Origin: China
Shelf Life: 7 months from the date of manufacture
Storage: Store at room temperature
Suggested Retail Price: 450JPY (excluding tax)
Manufactured and Imported by: Asianguru, Inc. Tokyo

高原くるみHighland Walnuts

A New Rich and Flavorful Nut

Highland walnuts are premium nuts characterized by their pleasantly crunchy texture, rich flavor, and nutty aroma. Known as \"Shanhutao\" in China, these walnuts are entirely different from American walnuts, with significantly less bitterness and astringency. They are exclusively harvested in the Tianmu Mountain area, which spans Zhejiang and Anhui provinces, at altitudes ranging from 400 to 1,200 meters, hence the name \"Highland Walnuts\". These nuts are roasted using a special method that enhances the unique texture and umami flavor distinctive to Shanhutao.

グリーンレーズンGreen Raisin

Muscat raisins from Turpan, an oasis along the Silk Road

As their name suggests, these raisins have a jewel-like green to yellow-green hue.
Famous as a specialty of Turpan, a prominent oasis along the Silk Road, these raisins have gained popularity worldwide in recent years.
They are distinguished by the fruity aroma unique to muscat grapes, gentle sweetness, and refreshing acidity.
The fruit, carefully dried in the shade, is rich in minerals such as iron.
These raisins are non-oily and do not have the typical raisin odor.

無添加で栄養豊富Additive-Free

Rich in Healthy Fats and Three Times the Iron of Prunes

In China, \"Highland Walnuts\" are known as Shanhutao and are considered premium nuts that can only be harvested in the Tianmu Mountain area, straddling Zhejiang and Anhui provinces.
Since ancient times, these nuts have been prized in China not only for their delicious taste but also for their reputed benefits in promoting healthy brain development and anti-aging.
Recently, they have been re-evaluated for their high nutritional value and abundance of vitamins and minerals, making them a recommended food for pregnant women and the elderly.

The Origin of the Product Name “Silk Road Mixed Nuts”

The Distant Silk Road

The Silk Road is a vast trade route connecting the ancient Chinese capital of Chang’an (now Xi’an) with the rest of the world.
Along this route, not only treasures and goods like silk were exchanged, but cultures and customs were also shared.

Hangzhou: The City of Silk and Highland Walnuts

Hangzhou, the production area of highland walnuts, has been a center of sericulture and silk weaving since ancient times.
Silk fabrics dating back 4,700 years have been excavated from the outskirts of Hangzhou.
During the Three Kingdoms period (around the 3rd century), Hangzhou developed into China’s largest trading city as a distribution hub for silk.
Even today, about 20% of the silk traded worldwide is exported from Hangzhou.

The Sweet Temptation of Turpan

Turpan, an oasis city that flourished as a key point along the Silk Road, is a land of abundant fruit, watered by an intricate network of underground canals (karez) despite being in the scorching desert.
It is said that camel caravans loaded with goods rested in this land, rejuvenating themselves with green raisins.

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