A group of tatami makers and retailers in southwestern Japan has developed edible chopsticks flavored with rush, the main material of the traditional Japanese floor mats.（Supplied Image)The 20-centimeter-long stick-shaped snack contains 8 percent rush along with other ingredients such as flour and eggs, and is mildly bitter and sweet with a subtle rush flavor. It is also hard enough to withstand being dipped into soups without becoming soft.The snack is scheduled to be sold online for 1,930 yen ($17) for a set of 10 sticks from mid-July."We hope it will serve as a catalyst for increased de…READ FULL ARTICLE
