Somenoya Co., Ltd., a conventional Japanese tofu firm based in 1862, not too long ago partnered with soccer workforce Villarreal CF and the Embassy of Japan in Spain to host a tofu seminar.
The occasion befell at Villarreal CF’s stadium, Estadio de la Cerámica. The workforce has been selling dietary range, and is contemplating incorporating tofu as a plant-based protein appropriate for vegan and halal diets. Nevertheless, the workforce’s Medical Director, Mr. Héctor Usó, had struggled to discover a tofu in Europe whose style glad him till he tried Somenoya’s genuine Japanese product.
After discovering the tofu, he agreed to the internet hosting of the occasion, which started with an evidence of what tofu is and the variations between Japanese and European tofu. Chef Kenichi Yanome, proprietor of the Japanese restaurant Kaido in Valencia and Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Delicacies in Spain, then ready tofu dishes tailored to native tastes for the gamers and workers to pattern.
“I’ve had tofu earlier than, however the texture and taste had been fully completely different,” mentioned one Villarreal CF member. “This type of tofu is one thing I’d like to make use of day by day.”
“An exquisite expertise”
The collaboration was mentioned to be the primary of its variety between a neighborhood soccer membership and a Japanese firm in Spain. Somenoya and Villarreal CF now plan to proceed working collectively to help the vitamin of worldwide competing athletes.
The information comes as Somenoya expands throughout Europe; the corporate already distributes tofu for wholesale and retail in Barcelona, Spain.
“It was an exquisite expertise and a really productive day,” mentioned Usó. “The tofu we had right now is totally completely different from what we often discover in Spain. I’m certain everybody will prefer it. We wish to begin collaborating instantly.”
“Individuals confirmed far more curiosity than we anticipated, as if a brand new world had opened up,” added Yuriko Saeki of the Sports activities Administration Division at Villarreal CF. “Due to this chance, we found a wonderful ingredient and discovered find out how to prepare dinner it. We lastly really feel we will start incorporating tofu into the gamers’ diets.”
