Speaking of summer food...?
According to a survey conducted by Takii Seed Corporation on 357 men and women in their 20s to 60s, the following results were obtained.
What do you think of summer foods? (Multiple answers allowed)
When asked what comes to mind when they hear the phrase "summer food," the following ranking was given.
1st Watermelon 89
No. 2 Somen (somen noodles) and chilled barley 75
No. 2 Shaved ice/ice cream 75
No. 4 Chilled noodles/chilled noodles 60
No. 5 Edamame (green soybeans) 33
No. 6 Corn 32
No. 7 Chilled tofu 25
No. 8 Unagi (eel): 21
No. 9 Water Yokan
No. 10, ∆10, ∆10, ∆10, ∆10, ∆10, ∆10
First place goes to the watermelon!
Watermelon comes in at a resounding No. 1, with its lush flesh and crunchy texture making us feel the summer season. The crunchy texture of the fresh pulp is a true reminder of summer. Thin, cold noodles are perfect for when you don't have much of an appetite. Shaved ice/ice cream came in a tie for second place. This is also an indispensable summer snack that cools down a hot body.
Somen, a staple of summer lunches
In general, there were many cold foods and soft foods that are easy to eat, but "eel," which is customarily eaten on the day of the ox, came in at No. 8.
Occasionally, we have a menu that is energizing.
How often do you eat watermelon in summer?
Watermelon was the top item in the above list. When asked how often they eat watermelon in summer, the results were as follows.
1st 1-2 times a month 42.9
2nd 1-2 times a week 24.4
3rd Almost never 23.0
4th 3-4 times a week 7.3
5th 5-6 times a week 1.4
6th Everyday 1.1
Nearly half of the respondents chose "once or twice a month" as their top choice. The next most common responses were "once or twice a week" and "almost never" at about the same rate. Although they associate it with summer, many people do not actually eat it. The next most common choices were "3 to 4 times a week," "5 to 6 times a week," and "Everyday," with a combined total of just under 10%. It would not be an exaggeration to say that these people are spending their summers with watermelon.
Do you remember the summer you spent with watermelons?
People who live alone or have a small family tend to avoid eating large watermelons because they are too hard to eat and do not fit in the refrigerator. However, cut watermelons are also available at supermarkets. Watermelon is the number one summer food, so why not try it at least once during the summer?
