- Introduction
At the “Japanese Food” Export EXPO held in November, we opened a booth and introduced “agar jelly” made with Japanese ingredients. In this issue, we will explain the appeal and potential of agar jelly
2．What is agar jelly?
Kanten (agar), which has long been loved as a health food in Japan, is a healthy ingredient made from naturally occurring seaweed. Agar agar is low in calories and contains virtually no sugar or fat. It is rich in dietary fiber, which helps to improve bowel movements and intestinal environment.
3. “Agar jelly” with a wide variety
Kanten jelly” is a product that takes advantage of the characteristics of agar and transforms it into a snack or dessert. This jelly is very popular for its refreshing, not-too-sweet flavor and firm texture, and many people tasted it at the exhibition. At our booth, we mainly offered the following flavors
Flavor Lineup
Grape Flavor
A dish that reproduces the aroma and sweetness of rich grapes. It is popular among a wide range of people, from children to adults.
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| Marshmallow jelly Grape 160g |
Strawberry Flavor
Jelly with the aroma of fresh strawberries, you can enjoy the refreshing sweet and sour taste every time you eat it.
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| Marshmallow jelly Strawberry 190g |
Fig Flavor
The fig flavor, with its elegant sweetness and subtle sourness, is especially popular among women.
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| Jelly Izumo figs 140 g |
Matcha Flavor
Jellies made with traditional Japanese matcha green tea are highly aromatic and perfect as tea sweets.
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| Jelly ･ green tea & read beans 180g |
Yuzu Flavor
Yuzu flavor, with its distinctly refreshing citrus taste, is perfect for when you need to refresh yourself.
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| Jelly ･ Yuzu honey 185 g |
All of these flavors are designed to enhance the taste of each ingredient while taking advantage of the natural texture of agar.
4. Response from overseas visitors
At this year's EXPO, many overseas buyers showed interest in agar jelly. In particular, the low calorie content and the fact that it makes use of naturally occurring ingredients were highly evaluated. There were also many questions about matcha (green tea) and yuzu (citron), which are tastes unique to Japan, and we felt that these flavors have the potential to become pillars of future export products.
5. Conclusion
Kanten Jelly” is a product that maximizes the appeal of agar, the pride of Japan. We are confident that its low-calorie, healthy characteristics and wide variety of flavors will be enjoyed by many people. Based on the great response we received at the EXPO, we will continue to promote Japanese food culture to the world through agar jelly.
We hope that everyone will try this wonderful agar jelly!
Author
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Expert in 100 Yen shop (Japanese Dollar Stores): Yoshifumi Matsumoto from ECI Co., Ltd. I am Yoshifumi Matsumoto, an expert in Japanese 100 yen shops at ECI Co., Ltd. With over 5 years of experience in the retail industry, I specialize in introducing and selecting 100 yen products, as well as conducting extensive market research. My expertise also extends to managing store operations and organizing various retail events. At ECI Co., Ltd., I handle a wide range of everyday products, providing valuable insights to overseas supermarket operators and buyers interested in incorporating popular Japanese 100 yen products into their inventory. Contact Information ECI Co., Ltd. |
