(Furikake factory in Kochi Cho)
In Kochi Cho, there is a factory that produces popular furikake. This factory produces more than 50 kinds of furikake.
| 【Location of Kochi Cho 】 |
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| How do people working at the furikake factory make furikake? |  |
How delicious furikake is made
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① Seaweed comes from China and South Korea. Ingredients also come from countries like the United States of America and Canada. |
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② Slice the seaweed into small, bite-sized pieces. |
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③ Wash the sliced seaweed. |
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④ Dry the washed seaweed in the drying machine. |
| This factory makes more than 50 kinds of furikake to satisfy consumers. |  |
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⑤ Check if there is any debris, both visually and by using the machines. A lot of attention is paid to clothes at the factory. Workers wear masks, hats, and pale-colored clothes, so that they can easily notice dirt. |
| They pay a lot of attention to keep debris out of the furikake. |  |
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⑥ Seasoning.The seasoning and ingredients are adjusted and mixed according to consumer preference. |
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⑦ Weigh and pack into bags. |
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⑧ The delicious seaweed furikake is now complete. |
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⑨ Furikake is then transported across Japan by truck. |