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お米に感謝の気持ちを込めて
Giving thanks with rice
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日本のお米がおいしいことは世界的に有名です。それは気温・土壌・水分そして日光など日本の気候風土がおいしいお米の育つ条件に恵まれているばかりでなくお米を大切に育てる勤勉な生産農家のみなさんの努力によるものです。風味に富みしっとりした炊き立てのご飯はおかずなしでそのままでも食べられるほどおいしいものなのです。しかしながらお米は精米した直後から鮮度が落ち、そのおいしさや風味を失いやすいものです。その原因は酸化・湿気・乾燥そして害虫の発生など環境による劣化です。桐の米びつでの保存により、お米をそれらの悪条件から守り収穫したてのおいしさを保ちます。それはなぜでしょう？
Japanese rice is world-renowned for its delicious taste. This is not only thanks to Japan's weather conditions, including particularly high temperature, soil, moisture, and sunlight, all of which are favorable conditions for growing delicious rice but also thanks to the efforts of diligent farmers who take great care of their rice. Japanese cooked rice is flavorful, moist, and fresh and it can be eaten without side dishes. However, rice loses its freshness and flavor immediately after polishing. This is due to environmental factors such as oxidation, humidity, dryness, and pest infestation. Keeping in the KIRI rice bin protects the rice from these adverse conditions and preserves the freshly harvested flavor of the rice. Why is this so?
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Point 1 桐の気密性
Point 1 Air tightness of Kiri
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熟練の職人が作った桐たんすは引き出しを閉めたら別の引き出しが飛び出してきます。これは桐たんすの気密性の高さを表す現象です。空気が逃げ場を探して別の引き出しを押し出して抜けるからです。当然こうなるには高い技術が必要です。この気密性によって内部は外部と遮断され温度や湿度・紫外線から守りコーヒーの鮮度を保つのです。また桐は多孔質な木材です。多孔質とは内部に空気の層を含むことで、発砲スチロールと同じ原理で外部の悪条件をシャットアウトします。
When a drawer made with a Paulownia tree by a skilled craftsman is closed, another drawer will be popped out, which phenomenon is an indication of the airtightness of Kiri drawers. The reason why is because the air escapes from one drawer by pushing out another drawer. Naturally, this requires a high level of skill. This airtightness shields the inside from the outside, protecting it from temperature, humidity, and ultraviolet rays, and keeping the coffee fresh. Also, the Paulownia wood is porous, which means that it contains a layer of air inside, the same principle as Styrofoam, which shuts out outside bad conditions.
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Point 2 桐の抗酸化作用
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桐は経年変化によりしだいに茶色くなっていきます。これは桐の内部のタンニンが表面に染み出してくるからです。この成分は弱アルカリ性。緑茶と同じものです。お米のヌカに含まれる油脂類は酸化しやすく味や香りを失います。弱アルカリ性の桐に保存することによりおいしいお米を酸化から守ります。
Kiri gradually turns brown with age. This is due to the tannin inside of the Kiri seeping through to the surface. This ingredient is slightly alkaline. It is the same as green tea. Oils and fats contained in rice bran can easily oxidize and lose their flavor and aroma. Storing in a Kiri rice bin which is slightly alkaline, protects the delicious rice from oxidation.
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Point 3 本物の桐「国産桐」
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このように桐には他の素材にはない特徴があります。ただしこれはその桐が本物かどうか。これが条件です。現在日本国内で流通する桐のほとんどが海外からの輸入材です。そしてその多くは防虫剤や漂白剤などの薬剤が使用されていることが多く、これでは桐自体が酸化してその機能が果たせません。当店では輸入材は一切使用せず本物の「国産桐」だけを取扱い続けております。
Kiri has characteristics not found in other materials. However, this is only possible if the Kiri is genuine because most of the Kiri currently in circulation in Japan is imported from overseas. Many of them are treated with chemicals such as mothballs and bleach, which oxidize the Kiri itself and prevent it from fulfilling its function. We do not use any imported materials, use only genuine "domestic Kiri.
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Point 4 構造
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塗装には柿渋を使用。これにより抗酸化作用と強度が増しました。また落しぶたで二重に外部を遮断します。桐箱は細菌の増加も防ぎます。細菌（乳酸菌やナットウ菌など）の増加は変色やアンモニア臭の原因となります。下のグラフはお米をビニール袋と桐箱で保存したものの一か月間の細菌数の変化です。ビニール袋に入れたお米は細菌が大幅に増加し桐箱の米は逆に減少しています。
Persimmon tannin is used for the coating. That gives it an anti-oxidant effect and makes it stronger. The box is also protected from the outside by a drop lid. The Kiri box also prevents the growth of bacteria. Increasing bacteria (such as lactic acid bacteria and natto bacteria) can cause discoloration and ammonia odor. The graph below shows the change in bacteria counts of rice stored in plastic bags and Kiri boxes over one month. While the rice in the Kiri box shows a decrease, the rice in the plastic bag shows a significant increase in bacteria.
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私もおすすめします
群馬県伊勢崎市 飯島正子様
お米の保存に桐の米びつが良いと聞いたので購入し使用しています。実際に使っているとお米の新鮮さを守っているだけでなく、桐のやさしいぬくもりに触れることで忙しい毎日の癒しになっています。
My favorite Kiri rice bin
Isesaki City, Gunma, Japan
Ms. Masako Iijima
I heard that Kiri rice bins are efficient for storing rice, so I purchaced one and have been using it. I have found that not only does it keep the rice fresh, but also the gentle warmth texture of the Kiri makes me comfort during my busy days.
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使用方法
① 最初にお使いになる時には乾いたフキンでよく拭いてからお使いください。
② 水洗いはしないでください。
③ 中身が入った状態で激しく動かすとこぼれる可能性があるのでおやめください。
④ お米を入れ替えるときは中に残ったお米のヌカをしっかりと取り除いてください。
お買い上げのお客様全員に桐一合枡をプレゼントいたします。またお米以外にも海苔や鰹節・お菓子などの保管にもご利用いただけます。
How to use?
- Wipe well with a dry towel before first use.
- Do not wash with water.
- Do not move the rice bin vigorously when it is filled with rice, as it may spill.
- When replacing rice in the rice bin, please remove the remaining rice bran inside.
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桐で日常の生活に豊かさを
関根桐材店 4代目主人 関根紀明
Enriching daily life with Kiri
Noriaki Sekine, 4th generation owner of Sekine Kiri store
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外寸:22cm× 22cm× 22cm 容量:お米 5kg
Dimensions :22cm x 22cm x 22cm
Capacity: 5kg of rice
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関根桐材店は、明治 33 年(1904 年)創業以来 100 余年、国産の桐材と伝統の技術を守り、本物の 桐製品の製造を続けています。
The Sekine Kiri store has been manufacturing genuine Kiri products, preserving domestic Kiri and Japanese artisan techniques for more than 100 years since its establishment in 1904.
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ひとつひとつ大切に手作りしました。 無垢の桐がお米をしっかりと守ります。
Each one is handcrafted. Solid Kiri protects the rice well.
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お米をいつまでもおいしく いただくために
Keeping rice tasty for a long time
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桐 CUBE 商標登録第 6274639 号
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産学連携 桐プロジェクト
日本人は古来から桐を生活の中で使用してきました。その軽さ、柔らかさそしてなにより木目の美しさを活かして高級調度品や衣類や書物の収納用具として大切なものの保存が主な用途でした。時代とともに日本人のライフスタイルも変わります。そこで現在の生活に役立つものを桐で作りたい。そんな思いからコーヒーキャニスター「桐CUBE」が商品化されました。
尚この商品は芝浦工業大学 デザイン工学部の学生諸君とのコラボレーションにより実現しました。日本の伝統工芸と若い感性のマッチングです。
Kiri Project
Japanese people have used Kiri in their daily lives since ancient times. Its lightness, softness, and above all, the Kiri with beautiful wood grain has been utilized to store precious things, such as fine furnishings, clothing, and books. As time goes by, Japanese people's lifestyles change. Therefore, we wanted to create something useful things for today's lifestyle with Kiri. This is a reason why the coffee canister "KIRI CUBE" was commercialized.
This product was a collaboration with students of the Design Engineering Department of Shibaura Institute of Technology. It is a match between Japanese traditional crafts and young sensibilities.
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関根桐材店
〒367-0055 埼玉県本庄市若泉2-1-14
Tel: 0495-22-6127 Mail: info@sekinekiriya.com
Web site: QRコード
（タイトル）KIRI CUBE RICE BIN
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Giving thanks for the rice
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Japanese rice is world-renowned for its delicious taste. This is not only due to Japan's climate, including temperature, soil, moisture, and sunlight, all of which are favorable conditions for growing delicious rice but also due to the efforts of diligent farmers who take great care of their rice. Japanese cooked rice is flavorful, moist, and fresh and it can be eaten without side dishes. However, rice loses its freshness and flavor immediately after polishing. This is due to environmental factors such as oxidation, humidity, dryness, and pest infestation. Keeping in the KIRI rice bin protects the rice from these adverse conditions and preserves the freshly harvested flavor of the rice. Why is this so?
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Point 1 Air tightness of Kiri
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When a drawer made with a Paulownia tree by a skilled craftsman is closed, another drawer will be popped out. This phenomenon is an indication of the airtightness of Kiri drawers. This is because the air escapes from one drawer by pushing out another drawer. Naturally, this requires a high level of skill. This airtightness shields the inside from the outside, protecting it from temperature, humidity, and ultraviolet rays, and keeping the coffee fresh. Also, the Paulownia wood is porous, which means it contains a layer of air inside, the same principle as Styrofoam, which shuts out outside bad conditions.
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Point 2 Anti-Oxidant Effect of Kiri
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Kiri gradually turns brown with age. This is due to the tannin inside of the Kiri seeping through to the surface. This ingredient is slightly alkaline. It is the same as green tea. Oils and fats contained in rice bran can easily oxidize and lose their flavor and aroma. Storing in a Kiri rice bin which is slightly alkaline, protects the delicious rice from oxidation.
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Point 3 Genuine Kiri
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Kiri has characteristics not found in other materials. However, this is only possible if the Kiri is genuine because most of the Kiri currently in circulation in Japan is imported from overseas. Many of them are treated with chemicals such as mothballs and bleach, which oxidize the Kiri itself and prevent it from fulfilling its function. We do not use any imported materials, use only genuine "domestic Kiri.
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Point 4 Structure
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Persimmon tannin is used for the coating. That gives it an anti-oxidant effect and makes it stronger. The box is also protected from the outside by a drop lid. The Kiri box also prevents the growth of bacteria. Increasing bacteria (such as lactic acid bacteria and natto bacteria) can cause discoloration and ammonia odor. The graph below shows the change in bacteria counts of rice stored in plastic bags and Kiri boxes over one month. The rice in the plastic bag shows a significant increase in bacteria, while the rice in the Kiri box shows a decrease.
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My favorite Kiri rice bin
Isesaki City, Gunm, Japan
Ms, Masako Iijima
I heard that Kiri rice bins are efficient for storing rice, so I bought one and have been using it. I have found that not only does it keep the rice fresh, but also the gentle warmth texture of the Kiri is a comfort to me during my busy days.
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How to use?
- Wipe well with a dry towel before first use.
- Do not wash with water.
- Do not move the rice bin vigorously when it is filled with rice, as it may spill.
- When replacing rice in the rice bin, please remove the remaining rice bran inside.
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Enriching daily life with Kiri
Noriaki Sekine, 4th generation owner of Sekine Kiri store
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Dimensions :22cm x 22cm x 22cm
Capacity: 5kg of rice
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The Sekine Kiri store has been manufacturing genuine Kiri products, preserving domestic Kiri and Japanese artisan techniques for more than 100 years since its establishment in 1904.
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Each one is handcrafted. Solid Kiri protects the rice well.
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Keeping rice tasty for a long time
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KIRI CUBE Trademark Registration No. 6274639
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Kiri Project
Japanese people have used Kiri in their daily lives since ancient times. Its lightness, softness, and above all, the beauty of its wood grain have been utilized to store precious things, such as fine furnishings, clothing, and books. As time goes by, Japanese people's lifestyles change. Therefore, we wanted to create something useful things for today's lifestyle with Kiri. This is a reason why the coffee canister "KIRI CUBE" was commercialized.
This product was a collaboration with students of the Design Engineering Department of Shibaura Institute of Technology. It is a match between Japanese traditional crafts and young sensibilities.
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Sekine Kiri Store
〒367-0055 2-1-14 Wakaizumi Honjyo City Saitama, Japan
Tel: 0495-22-6127
Mail: info@sekinekiriya.com
Web site: QR
