Marudai Kunseiya Juicy Day
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What Is Marudai Kunseiya Juicy Day?
The 14th of every month is "Marudai Kunseiya Juicy Day." It was established by Marudai Food Co., Ltd., headquartered in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture. The date comes from reading the numbers as "juu (10) shii (4)" -- "juicy." The company created it to share the rush of meat juices and the smoky aroma of its popular Kunseiya coarse-ground pork sausages.
Reading "Juicy" out of 10 and 4
Joining the Japanese readings of ten ("juu") and four ("shi") produces "juicy," and 10 plus 4 lands on the 14th. As the product name Kunseiya (smokehouse) suggests, the smoked aroma is the selling point.
- Established by: Marudai Food Co., Ltd., based in Takatsuki, Osaka
- Origin of the date: the wordplay "juu (10) shii (4)," for "juicy"
- Frequency: the 14th of every month
- The product: Kunseiya aged coarse-ground pork sausages
- Purpose: to spread the appeal of the sausages' juiciness and smoky scent
December Is Also Sausage and Ham Season
December brings ham gift sets for year-end giving, Christmas platters and food for New Year guests, so hams and sausages get more use than usual, and supermarket displays grow noticeably more elaborate.
Tips for Marking This Day
- Buy a brand of sausage you do not usually pick and compare
- Try pan-frying, boiling and steaming to see how the texture changes
- Start planning the platter for Christmas or the year-end gathering
- Look for other anniversaries built from creative number readings, as "juicy" is
From Number Play to the Dinner Table
The monthly Juicy Day is a device for remembering something good to eat once a month -- and December is the month when tables get livelier. Perhaps add one more item to today's basket.