Although [Nankan Age] is not very familiar outside of Kyushu, it is a local specialty fried tofu that is well known in Kumamoto. It can be stored for a longer period of time than regular fried tofu and has a fluffy texture. It can be used in a variety of dishes such as miso soup ingredients, stews cold dish, and stews hot dishes. Shioyama Foods is a long-established company that manufactures the traditional local food [Nankan Age].