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This is a slightly unusual topic about corn. This red corn is a variety called Yamato Rouge, which began shipping to Miyagi Prefecture this year. Why is it red? This is a supermarket in Rifu City. Reporter’s report: “This is it! As soon as you enter the store, the first thing you notice is the red Yamato Rouge corn.” It looks very impressive. “Yamato Rouge” began shipping to the prefecture this year. This supermarket doesn’t have it every day, so you’ll be lucky if you come across it! It is also gaining popularity these days. Customer: “It’s like a gem, it’s like premium corn.” “This is my first time seeing it! I thought it was very tasty.” Takuya Sugawara, manager of Ujie Super Rifu fresh food store. The production department said, “Since the quantity is limited, there are times when it is out of stock, so it is very popular.” Currently, five farmers in the prefecture are conducting trial cultivation of Yamato Rouge. One of them is Kiyoichi Sakurada, 72, from Kanomata, Ishinomaki City. About 2,000 Yamato Rouge trees have been planted in a field of about 600 square meters. Kiyoichi Sakurada Q: What are the difficulties in cultivation? “The plant grows to almost 3 meters in height. Disinfection during cultivation is difficult.” Yamato Rouge is a variety that was bred in Nara Prefecture a year ago, and the company in the prefecture that runs the market is testing it to support farmers. new challenges, I asked for cultivation. It gets its red color because it is rich in anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol. Kiyoichi Sakurada: “The heart of the corn is purple, and the inside of the corn is yellow. It is completely different from ordinary corn! It has a nice color, doesn’t it?” Anthocyanin dissolves when boiled, so it is best heated. in a microwave oven. This is the recommended way to eat it. Seiichi Sakurada: “The texture is great.” Reporter: “It tastes sweet when you chew it.” Seiichi Sakurada: “The texture is good and delicious, like old-fashioned corn. I want everyone to try it.” and spread the word. “Yamato Rouge” will be harvested until the end of September and sold in some supermarkets in the prefecture.