At VegeProject Japan we are always working in order to make vegan and plant-based options accessible to everyone. One aspect of our work includes providing vegan certification. Here, we introduce some of the products that have recently acquired it.

Vegan & Gluten-Free Shumai with Steamer “Sono Manma Shumai” (Yamaguchi Farm Co., Ltd.)

This shumai uses “BIG Lotus Root Tamami”, a premium lotus root carefully cultivated in Ibaraki prefecture. Wrapped in rice, the filling of lotus root and okara offers a satisfying, chewy and crunchy texture. It arrives with a steamer set, allowing you to enjoy the authentic cooking process. It also makes a good gift.

VegeTime article (Japanese):
Vegan and Gluten-Free Shumai Made With Premium Lotus Root from Ibaraki, Comes with a Steamer!

[Company Information]
Yamaguchi Farm Co., Ltd.
Official Website：https://yamaguchifarm.co.jp/

Complete Nutritional Protein Smoothie, Just Mix with Soy Milk (WOMENJAPAN.COM)

This product is the first replacement diet food to receive our vegan certification. It offers a full meal’s worth of nutrients in one glass, allowing you to completely replace a regular meal.
Flavors include “Black Sesame Banana,” “Peach Mango,” “Green & Fruits,” “Cassis Orange,” and “Pomegranate Ginger,” offering variety to keep your diet interesting day after day. It also comes with fortune slips and discount coupons, adding a fun incentive to continue your diet.

VegeTime article (Japanese):
A Meal’s Worth of Nutrients in One Glass! Enjoy Dieting with Vegan “Complete Replacement Protein Smoothie”

[Company Information]
WOMANJAPAN.COM
Official Website：https://www.womenjapan.com/

 

Convenient, No-Soaking “Soy Soboro” (Cocci Lab Co., Ltd.)

This new product added to the company’s alternative meat “Soy Meat” series can be used directly without rehydration or pre-seasoning. Crunchy in its pre-soaked form, you can also rehydrate it with water or hot water for a softer texture, offering a wide range of culinary possibilities. An organic version of this soy meat product has also been launched.

VegeTime article (Japanese):
New to Cocci Lab’s Soy Meat Series “Soy Soboro”, Available with Locally-Grown Organic Option

[Company Information]
Cocci Lab Co., Ltd.
Official Website：https://cocci.jp/

 

“Plant Based Veggies Roux” Series by Specialty Spice Food Manufacturer (Inoue Spice Industry Co., Ltd.)

This roux is free from 28 specified allergenic ingredients, gluten-free, and does not contain any chemical seasonings or preservatives. The lineup includes Curry Roux, White Roux, and Brown Roux. Compared to the company’s other products, these roux varieties have over 95% less fat, making them kinder to both the body and the environment.

The company also launched another vegan-labeled product, “Soy Cheese Spice Herb & Onion,” which allows you to easily make vegan cheese at home.

VegeTime Articles (Japanese):
・From Spices Professionals, Three Kinds of Plant-Based Roux, Friendly to People and the Environment.
・Make Soy Cheese at Home! Easy-To-Use Vegan Seasoning Spices

[Company Information]
Inoue Spice Industry Co., Ltd.
Official Website：https://inouespice.co.jp/

 

Simmered Soy Meat in Rich Tomato Sauce, Gluten-Free and Vegan “Plant-Born Meat Sauce” (Saniku Foods Co., Ltd.)

Just warm this product in a hot bath or microwave it to enjoy an authentic meat sauce alternative. To be used not only with pasta but also as a sauce for risotto or lasagna. Gluten-free and safe for people with wheat allergies. It is made with carefully selected ingredients, offering a rich taste and satisfying eating experience.

VegeTime Article (Japanese):
Savory Slow-Simmered Soy Meat in a Rich Tomato Sauce, Gluten-Free and Vegan “Plant-Born Meat Sauce”

[Company Information]
Saniku Foods Co., Ltd.
Official Website：https://san-iku.co.jp/

 

The products introduced here can be purchased at retail stores as well as official online shops. Please do try them out.
For information on other vegan certified products, please check out VegeTime and our organization’s social media (Instagram, Facebook, X).

Past compilation articles about our vegan-certified products:
・Vegan Certified: Gyoza, Dashi, Sauces, Desserts & More!
・Lineup update: vegan custard cream, cheese, noodles & more!
・Morinaga, Heinz, Barry Callebaut Enter the Vegan Market! New Vegan-Certified Products