{"product_id":"toro-yakiimo-roasted-sweet-potato-ibaraki-600g","title":"Toro Yakiimo Roasted Sweet Potato Ibaraki 600g","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.seto-wrap{font-family:-apple-system,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a18;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7;}\n.seto-hero{background:#fff8f6;border-left:3px solid #B15A3C;padding:18px 22px;margin-bottom:24px;}\n.seto-hero-eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px;color:#B15A3C;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px;}\n.seto-hero-title{font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a18;margin-bottom:4px;}\n.seto-hero-sub{font-size:13px;color:#6b6b66;}\n.seto-section{margin-bottom:28px;}\n.seto-h3{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a18;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:0.3px;}\n.seto-p{font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.seto-spec-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;}\n.seto-spec-table td{padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0ede9;}\n.seto-spec-table td:first-child{color:#9b9b94;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;width:130px;}\n.seto-spec-table td:last-child{color:#1a1a18;}\n.seto-rare-note{background:#1a1a18;color:#fff;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:6px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:20px;}\n.seto-rare-note strong{color:#E8B080;}\n.seto-pairing{font-size:13px;color:#6b6b66;font-style:italic;border-top:1px solid #f0ede9;padding-top:14px;margin-top:18px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-eyebrow\"\u003eIbaraki · Aged Beniharuka\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-title\"\u003eToro Yakiimo (Roasted Sweet Potato)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-sub\"\u003eBrought directly from Ibaraki — only by Hokkaido Uni Shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Toro Yakiimo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToro yakiimo (とろ焼き芋) is a Japanese roasted sweet potato — already baked, then frozen, so it thaws ready to eat. This is the KOTARO Brand version from Ibaraki, made from Beniharuka (紅はるか), the variety known for a dense, sticky flesh and deep sweetness. Before roasting, the potatoes are aged for a full year, which converts more of the starch to sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003eThat aging is what gives it the \"toro\" name — the flesh turns sticky, moist, and smooth, close to a mitsu-imo (honey potato), with a honey-like richness. The sweetness leans on maltose, so it stays clean on the finish rather than cloying. Slow roasting draws the sugar out and gives it a creamy, melting texture. It's a handmade product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"seto-h3\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"seto-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKOTARO Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIbaraki, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeniharuka (紅はるか)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasted sweet potato (焼き芋), one-year aged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTexture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSticky, moist, smooth; honey-like sweetness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600g \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eState\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooked, then frozen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEating as-is, desserts, cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"seto-h3\"\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003eIt's already roasted, so the simplest way is to thaw it in the refrigerator and eat it as is — cold, like a dessert, or warmed briefly in an oven or microwave to bring back that just-roasted softness. From there it goes into desserts (sweet potato ice cream, Mont Blanc, kinton) or savory dishes, and because the flesh is already soft and sweet, it mashes and folds in easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-pairing\"\u003ePairing notes — hojicha, roasted green tea, black coffee, or vanilla ice cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-rare-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator, then eat as-is or warm it through. Do not refreeze after thawing. A handmade product.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hokkaido Uni Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44854016966822,"sku":"YAK001","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/2886\/2886\/files\/pixta_1800232_Mcopy.jpg?v=1709263804","url":"https:\/\/hokkaidouni.com\/products\/toro-yakiimo-roasted-sweet-potato-ibaraki-600g","provider":"Hokkaido Uni Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}