Shishito Crispy Texture, Slightly Bitter Aftertaste, and Peppery Aroma With a crispy texture, a slightly bitter aftertaste, and a peppery aroma, shishito peppers are a rare, healthy ingredient that pairs perfectly with beer. It's crucial to harvest them at the right time, and at Chitose, skilled employees ensure this precise timing. They cultivate a variety of shishito peppers that are guaranteed to be non-spicy, eliminating any "hot surprises." Despite the peppery flavor, you can enjoy them without the worry of unexpected heat; I've eaten over a thousand and never encountered a hot one. They also make a great addition to salads, sliced into rings for an extra kick. The Speciality of "Chitose Agriculture" Healthy Crops Come from Healthy Soil Agriculture is not just about growing crops. It's about protecting and coexisting with the entire ecosystem, including soil microorganisms and the surrounding environment. From healthy soil, where microorganisms and roots thrive together, they can harvest vegetables and fruits that are rich in flavor and nutrients. Unveiling Healthy Soil Through the Power of Science At Chitose, inspired by the Japanese perspective on microorganisms, they have scientifically measured and understood "healthy soil." Expert farmers agree that good soil is the key to good crops, but soil microbes have been a complex mystery. Using biotechnology, we have made soil health visible and validated its quality. Story of Chitose Agriculture To sustain agriculture that enables humanity to produce and consume healthy crops and live abundantly for the next thousand years. By maintaining the ecosystem of farmland, they practice sustainable agriculture that continuously produces delicious and nutritious crops. They call this "Millennium Agriculture," and we are committed to spreading "Millennium Agriculture" worldwide.
