Processed foods & seasonings Reg. No. 128

Tokachi Raclette

十勝ラクレット（とかちらくれっと）

Raclette cheese made in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido. It has ripe aromas reminiscent of nuts and hay along with a fresh milky note, yet little pungent smell, and is valued for a clean, light taste suited to Japanese palates.

Prefectures: Hokkaido
Production area: Obihiro City, Otofuke, Shihoro, Kamishihoro, Shikaoi, Shintoku, Shimizu, Memuro, Nakasatsunai, Sarabetsu, Taiki, Hiroo, Makubetsu, Ikeda, Toyokoro, Honbetsu, Ashoro, Rikubetsu and Urahoro, Hokkaido
Season: Season not confirmed
Registered: March 31, 2023（Reg. No. 128）
Registered producer group: Tokachi Quality Association
Category (as registered): 第6類畜産加工品類酪農製品類（ナチュラルチーズ）

Official registration details (MAFF)

The registered description as published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Characteristics

Although it has a rich, ripe aroma like nuts and hay and a refreshing milk aroma, Tokachi Raclette has a low pungent smell and a light taste that suits Japanese tastes, which is highly appreciated by consumers.

Link with the production area

In the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, where dairy farming operations have long taken root utilizing vast farmlands, cheese production has taken root owing to the cool climate, which is ideal for food production and preservation. The region is the largest producer of raclette in Japan.By establishing manufacturing processes such as polishing using soft water from the Tokachi region, raclette is produced to suit Japanese tastes.

Characteristics and link with the area: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries website (https://www.maff.go.jp/e/policies/intel/gi_act/register/s128.html)

Where to buy

As a rule, only products that meet the registered standard may use a GI name (with exceptions such as prior use). Check for the GI mark and the place of origin to tell it apart from ordinary products with similar names.

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FAQ

Tokachi Raclette is produced in Obihiro City, Otofuke, Shihoro, Kamishihoro, Shikaoi, Shintoku, Shimizu, Memuro, Nakasatsunai, Sarabetsu, Taiki, Hiroo, Makubetsu, Ikeda, Toyokoro, Honbetsu, Ashoro, Rikubetsu and Urahoro, Hokkaido.

Look for it via furusato nozei (hometown tax donation) and online shops. Check the GI mark and the place of origin before you buy.

Tokachi Raclette was registered as a Geographical Indication on March 31, 2023 (Registration No. 128). The registered producer group is Tokachi Quality Association.