寒天の日
国・地域:
日本
長野県茅野商工会議所と長野県寒天加工業協同組合が制定。2005年のこの日、NHKテレビ『ためしてガッテン』で寒天が取り上げられたことを記念した。
Agar Day celebrates the versatile gelatinous food product agar, marking its feature on NHK’s 'Tameshite Gatten' on February 16, 2005.
Established by the Chino Chamber of Commerce and the Nagano Agar Processing Cooperative, this day highlights agar’s culinary and health benefits. Agar, derived from seaweed, is used in desserts, jellies, and vegan dishes across Japan. Annual events include cooking demonstrations, recipe contests, and tastings held by local producers and food enthusiasts. The holiday aims to promote agar’s role in traditional cuisine and modern gastronomy. Visitors can learn about production methods and enjoy agar-based specialties at fairs and exhibitions.
寒天
日本
2005年
ためしてガッテン