About the brand

Bambina is a Japanese brand specializing in "bamboo + fermentation & natural health." Its "Takenukadoko" (bamboo husk bed/bamboo husk pickling base) products are characterized by being additive-free, domestically produced, and rich in fermentation bacteria, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between bamboo and lactic acid bacteria, butyric acid bacteria, and other beneficial microorganisms. The brand focuses on healthy and natural conditioning methods, making it easy to incorporate fermentation and gut health elements into everyday diets.

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Suitable for pregnant women

This bamboo husk mattress has been selected as a health food suitable for pregnant women because it can help supplement nutrition, manage weight, and improve bowel movement.

A customer's experience:
"I bought a bamboo husk bedding during my pregnancy because I suffered from constipation. After using it, I had smooth bowel movements every day (laughs), and it also supplemented my diet with vegetable nutrients. It's easy to make and delicious. I've continued to use it even after giving birth!"

First purchase enjoys 5% off, direct from Japan

bambina bamboo bran bed

Simple ways to start "gut health"

  • No stirring required: The fermented bamboo bran bed is made simply by placing rice bran and vegetables into the included bag. You can make a delicious bamboo bran bed even without stirring it every day.
  • No unpleasant odor: Unlike regular rice bran, it doesn't have a pungent smell, making it easier to eat.
  • Gut health: Ingest plant-based lactic acid bacteria through a mature and fermented bamboo bed.

Product Details

Product Features
  • Made with pesticide-free Japanese rice bran and bamboo powder from Yamaguchi Prefecture
  • Bamboo powder contains approximately 10 times more plant-based lactic acid bacteria and butyric acid bacteria than yogurt, effectively helping to regulate the intestinal environment.
  • This product is a mature, fermented type, requiring no daily stirring, making it easy for even beginners to make bran.
  • It has almost no musty smell; the reason why bamboo powder's water retention and air permeability can suppress odor production is due to excessive fermentation by butyric acid bacteria.
  • Adding domestically sourced natural ingredients such as ginger, kelp, and chili peppers results in pickled vegetables with a rich and complex flavor.
  • The nutrients produced during fermentation, such as B vitamins and minerals, can be 5 to 10 times higher than those found in raw vegetables, contributing to health and beautiful skin.
Product Specifications
  • Dimensions: 240mm × 180mm × 80mm
  • Ingredients/Raw Materials: Rice bran, bamboo powder, salt, ginger, kelp, chili peppers
Especially suitable for these people
  • People who want to start gut health and live a healthy gut lifestyle
  • Want to easily enjoy fermented dishes on your everyday dining table?
  • For those who value health and want to boost their immunity and metabolism through diet
  • Consumers who insist on additive-free, safe, domestically produced ingredients
How to eat

Place your favorite vegetables in a rice bran pickling bed and marinate for 1-2 days. After marinating, gently rinse off the rice bran powder. Cut into appropriate sizes according to your personal taste and it's ready to eat.

FAQs

Please see our FAQ page for more details.

What is this bamboo husk bed? What is it suitable for?

This is Bambina's bamboo husk bed (竹ぬかどこ) fermentation base, used to make various Japanese pickled vegetables (糠渍/ぬか渍け). It utilizes lactic acid bacteria and other microorganisms to give the vegetables a crisp texture and delicate flavor.

What types of bacteria are contained in bamboo husk beds? What are their effects?

It contains beneficial bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria and butyric acid bacteria, which help balance the intestinal flora and help regulate the gastrointestinal tract. It is a good combination of "intestinal health" and "bacterial health".

How do I use this bamboo husk bed? What vegetables are best for pickling?

Place your favorite vegetables and rice bran in the included bag and marinate for 1-2 days. After marinating, gently rinse off the rice bran powder. Cut into appropriate sizes according to personal taste and serve.

Does the rice husk bedding emit a strong odor? Is it prone to becoming smelly?

This bamboo shavings bed has a mild and non-pungent scent. The brand also emphasizes that the aging and fermentation process stabilizes the scent and prevents any overly strong odor.

Can bamboo husk beds be reused?

Yes, bamboo husk beds can be reused by adding more husks. As long as the humidity and bacterial activity are maintained, pickling can be carried out for a long time.

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