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One of the original manufacturers , [[Fukuya]] based in [[Nakasu]] Fukuoka, is the largest producer of mentaiko competes with over 150 other producers in Japan because they decided not to take out a patent on the recipie. |
One of the original manufacturers , [[Fukuya]] based in [[Nakasu]] Fukuoka, is the largest producer of mentaiko competes with over 150 other producers in Japan because they decided not to take out a patent on the recipie. |
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--[[User:211.18.225.129|211.18.225.129]] 07:43, 21 October 2005 (UTC) |
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By Chris Flynn. |
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I have done some research on Fukuya and the origin of Mentaiko. |
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Revision as of 07:43, 21 October 2005
Mentaiko is a Japanese delicasy made from the roe of the pollock fish marinated in chilli. It is a famous product of Fukuoka City. Mentaiko originated in Korea and was brought to Japan after Japanese colonies in Korea were repatriated after WW2. The name is derived from the Korean word for cod 明太 (mentai/myong tae) and the Japanese word for child 子(ko). It is also known as Karashi Mentaiko 辛子明太子.
Mentaiko is made in a varitey of spiciness and colouring and is avaliable at all airports and main train stations in Fukuoka. It is usually eaten with rice but is also enjoyed by itself with sakè.
One of the original manufacturers , Fukuya based in Nakasu Fukuoka, is the largest producer of mentaiko competes with over 150 other producers in Japan because they decided not to take out a patent on the recipie. --211.18.225.129 07:43, 21 October 2005 (UTC) By Chris Flynn. I have done some research on Fukuya and the origin of Mentaiko.