[Honest Talk] You Can Buy Them at the Supermarket!! 10 Recommended Additive-Free Foods
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I'm Jun, a food additive researcher.
Living an additive-free life every day, I introduce the "dangers of food additives" and "recommended additive-free products"!
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This time, I will introduce "additive-free foods you can buy at the supermarket"↓↓
🛒 Don't you think you can only buy "additive-free foods" at natural food stores?
I want to choose things that are good for my body.
But don't you feel like additive-free foods have a high barrier to entry?
"They're only sold at specialty stores, right?"
"They're expensive anyway, and there's not much variety, right?"
There are actually many people who think like that and give up.
I was the same way until my 13th year.
I was convinced that being additive-free was for high-minded people, so I just looked at the price and put things in my basket at the usual supermarket...
But then, I suddenly realized!!
"Wait, even at a regular supermarket, if you look at the back, there are quite a few additive-free items, right?"
When I looked into it, I found that you can get a surprising amount of additive-free food just at your usual supermarket.
You don't have to go out of your way to a distant specialty store; you can switch during your regular shopping. This was a big discovery!
Since you opened this article, you must have a desire to choose things that are at least a little better for your body.
That's why I've summarized 14 additive-free foods that are easy to find at any supermarket, categorized for you.
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⚠️ First, you need to know this. Additive-free isn't in a "special place"
"Additive-free food = something you buy at a natural food store"
This image is actually outdated!!
Of course, specialty stores have their own merits. The depth of their selection is unique to them. But you don't have to go far; additive-free options are properly lined up on the shelves of your usual supermarket.
I don't want to stir up anxiety. On the contrary, this is good news.
I have intentionally excluded private brands from Aeon and Gyomu Super, and carefully selected only those that are "relatively easy to find at any supermarket." I've made sure you don't have to go to a specific store to buy them.
In other words, you can probably get them at your local supermarket!
For those who want to start being additive-free without strain, this is very reassuring. Since it's meaningless if you can't keep it up, this "accessibility" is the most important thing.
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🔍 Here's the trick. The key is just the "ingredients on the back"
Here, I will introduce a very convenient way to distinguish them.
You don't need special knowledge or to memorize ingredient lists. There is only one thing to do.
Look at the ingredient label on the back. That's all.
In front of the shelf, judge it like this.
・Is it centered on food names and simple?
→ The closer it is to only familiar ingredients like soybeans, wheat, and chicken, the better ◎
・Are there long lists of katakana additives?
→ If there are no "seasonings (amino acids, etc.)" or "emulsifiers," it's quite excellent!
Even for similar products on the same shelf, if you compare the backs, the difference is clear!!
Don't judge just by words like "domestic" or "specialty" on the front of the package; always look at the back. With just this little bit of effort, the products you can choose will change completely.
Now, let's look at them by category.
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🍱 Side Dishes & Fermented Foods | Ready-to-use immediate strength
First, here are 4 convenient items you can serve right away.
They are allies for busy days that overturn the image that "additive-free = time-consuming"!
・Ishii's Additive-Free Meatballs
Classic additive-free meatballs made with domestic chicken. They are easy to use for bento side dishes and can be served to children with peace of mind! A bag that betrays the assumption that "meatballs = full of additives" in a good way.
・Specialty Kimchi
Kimchi as a fermented food with no additives used!! If you are conscious of gut health, you want to choose this kind of "living" fermented kimchi. It can be used as a side for rice or as an ingredient in cooking.
・Small-Grain Natto made from Domestic Soybeans
Small-grain natto made from domestic soybeans that is easy to eat. It is an excellent fermented food in itself.
Here's the point: The included sauce and mustard often contain additives, so if you season it simply with soy sauce, you can get closer to being additive-free. With a little ingenuity, your peace of mind will increase significantly.
▶ For people like this: Those who want to easily incorporate additive-free food even when busy
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🥛 Tofu & Soy Milk Products | Make your daily "protein" safe
Soy products are the foundation of body building.
Since many people eat them almost every day, if you choose simple ones made from domestic soybeans, you can continue with peace of mind!
・100% Domestic Soybean Cotton Tofu
Honest cotton tofu made only from domestic soybeans.
Here's the point: Cotton tofu has more protein and calcium, while silken tofu is rich in potassium. Since the nutritional aspects are slightly different, it's best to use them according to your purpose. For example, use cotton on days you want to eat well.
・100% Kyushu Soybean Unadjusted Soy Milk
Unadjusted soy milk made using 100% Fukuyutaka soybeans from Kyushu. Because nothing extra is added, you can enjoy the rich taste of the soybeans themselves. It's great to drink as is or use in cooking.
▶ For people like this: Those who want to get their daily protein from safe ingredients
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🫒 Oil, Bread & Dairy Products | Where quality differences are easy to see
Oil and dairy products that you put in your mouth every day.
Since differences in quality are easy to see in taste and your body, reviewing these will greatly increase your satisfaction.
・Taihaku Pure Sesame Oil
A versatile oil made by cold pressing with a mild aroma. Unlike general sesame oil, it has no quirks or color, so it can be used for all kinds of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, as well as for baking. It's a hidden masterpiece that is truly convenient to have on hand!
・Fermented Butter
Fermented butter that is rich in flavor and elevates your usual toast and dishes to the next level! In addition to its rich taste, it's a happy point that it has benefits derived from lactic acid bacteria. Just spreading it on bread changes your satisfaction.
▶ For people like this: Those who want to be particular about even their dairy products and oils
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🍓 Sweets, Fruits & Desserts | Even "rewards" can be additive-free
You don't have to hold back.
If you choose additive-free sweets and desserts, your guilt will be greatly reduced. The best trick is to continue while enjoying it.
・Additive-Free Strawberry Jam
Additive-free strawberry jam with a strong fruity texture!! Without relying on extra sweeteners or fragrances, the original sweetness and aroma of the strawberries are utilized. Perfect for bread or as a topping for yogurt.
・Tanabe Farm Bananas
Safe bananas grown with a commitment to no chemical fertilizers and no pesticides during transport. Since bananas are a staple of every morning, this is the kind of banana I want to choose. It is a product that conveys a commitment to quality.
▶ For people like this: Those who want to enjoy sweets and desserts while successfully avoiding additives.
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🌱 It doesn't have to be everything. Just replace things little by little.
Finally, one important thing.
You don't need special shops or a big resolution to go additive-free.
Even at regular supermarkets, if you look closely at the ingredients, there are surprisingly many additive-free foods. Just by getting into the habit of "looking at the back" first, the world will start to look different.
If you try to make everything perfect, you usually won't keep it up!
That's why, start with just one thing. Try changing your usual tofu or natto to an additive-free version. Just by doing that, your daily dining table will gradually improve.
On your next shopping trip, please try choosing one "good food"!!
That small choice will build your body every day.
Why not start by changing one thing at your usual supermarket?
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