Karada no Moto

Whether you’re looking for vegetables for the week or a treat that suits a gluten-free preference, Karada no Moto has naturally grown produce and fruit, plus rice-flour bread and cakes and soy-milk ice cream.

Customers have mentioned buying broccoli, spinach and pumpkin, as well as fruit such as peaches and lemons. In spring, some have found bracken, butterbur and udo, a mountain vegetable. Part of the pleasure is browsing for seasonal produce and asking the owner what is recommended that day. One shopper said the vegetables made their salads taste better. If you’re looking to add something fresh to your usual meals, start by seeing what’s in season.

For a treat, consider the soy-milk ice cream with mint and chocolate or the rice-flour chiffon cake. One customer described the ice cream as lightly sweetened and said it was made with organic mint. Others have enjoyed frozen rice-flour bread after letting it thaw naturally, and frozen cakes have also received favourable comments. It’s convenient to pick up bread or something sweet for home while shopping for vegetables.