Issuing Vegan Certification is one of many VegeProject Japan’s businesses.
Though Vegan certification is issued by various organizations around the world, our vegan mark is the most widely used one in Japan.
In this article, we will introduce some of the recently released vegan marked products that anyone can purchase at supermarkets and convenience stores.
Vegan certified products that you can buy at nearby stores, such as supermarkets and convenience stores.
●BIO-RAL’s Curry Roux That Are Gentle To The Bodies (sweet and medium-spicy)
BIO-RAL, the private brand of the supermarket LIFE, recently released its curry roux that do not use animal ingredients. They are made from carefully selected ingredients and their rich flavors are extracted from vegetable stock, salted Koji(rice malt) and raw sugar. These products are sold at 125 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and some Kinki area.
Not only vegans and vegetarians, but also those who are particular about ingredients, taste and health can fully enjoy these products. For more information, see VEGETIME:“BIO-RAL, the private brand of the supermarket LIFE released healthy vegan curry roux”(Japanese only).
BIO-RAL (LIFE Corporation, Inc.)
Official BIO-RAL website: http://www.lifecorp.jp/store/bio-ral/
Press release: [Life] No chemical seasonings, yeast extracts or coloring! BIO-RAL’a “Gentle to the Bodies Curry Roux (sweet and medium-spicy)” is on sale.(Japanese only)
●TOFFU SOUP (Asahico Inc.)
You might already know Asahico’s TOFFU PROTEIN series such as “Tofu Sweet Pudding” and “Tofu Sweet Almond Jelly”, and they are well known as vegan sweets that can be easily bought at supermarkets. The TOFFU PROTEIN series recently renewed its products “TOFFU SOUP”, and now they are vegan.
Two kinds of soup are available at supermarkets across the country: “Corn Potage (Japanese corn soup)” and “Yuba (Tofu Skin) with soy milk”. “TOFFU SOUP”, which is delicious and rich in plant-based protein, can be enjoyed both cold and warm.
For more information, see VEGETIME: “Corn Potage and Yuba soup. Vegan soup are now on sale at supermarkets!” (Japanese only).
Asahico Inc.
Official website: http://www.asahico.co.jp
TOFFU PROTEIN Official website: http://www.asahico.co.jp/toffu-protein
●SOYJOY Plant-Based (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
Now “SOYJOY Plant-Based” series is added to the national favorite soy bars SOYJOY, and they are on sale nationwide. There are two flavors: “White Chocolate and Lemon” and “Banana”. Soybean dough is high in protein and is not only gluten-free, but also low in GI levels, which indicates the degree of absorption of sugar.
For more information, check the VEGETIME article: “Finally! Vegan certified SOYJOY plant-based is now on sale” (Japanese only).
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Official website: https://www.otsuka.co.jp
SOYJOY Official website: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/soy/
News release: “Otsuka Extends Its Deep Expertise in Soy-Based Products to Launch SOYJOY 100% Plant-Based Series” (English available).
● “yasamil”, a plant-based milk candy that can be bought at convenience stores nationwide (Kanro Inc.)
Plant-Based candy yasamil, which used soy milk instead of cow’s milk, is launched from Kanro Inc., a company that is famous for its ever-popular snack, Kanro Candy(カンロ飴).
“yasamil” is available at major convenience stores nationwide such as 7-Eleven and Family Mart.
The VegeProject’s vegan mark is on the front top of the cute package that has milk like feeling, and this product has received a big response right after its release. The candy has mild taste that spreads through your mouth.
For more information, see VEGETIME’s article: “Kanro launched its new plant-based milk candy, yasamil!” (Japanese only).
Kanro Inc.
Official website: https://www.kanro.co.jp/en/
Press release: New plant-based products that are gentle to the body and the earth. Kanro’s “Plant milk mild candy, yasamil”(Japanese only).
●US CAN, a sustainable candy (Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd.)
Eco-friendly plant-based candy has been released at supermarkets and pharmacies across the country.
Chlorella is an algal that is expected to be a “sustainable protein” because of its high nutritional value and high yield per area. The candy made with chlorella tastes somewhat like matcha and has mild taste.
The exterior packaging is made of paper, which reduces the use of plastic.
For more information, see VEGETIME’s article: “Eco-friendly vegan candy is here! Made with chlorella, which is expected to be the future nutritional food” (Japanese only).
Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Official website: https://www.meito-sangyo.co.jp/
Product introduction site: https://www.meito-sangyo.co.jp/pdf/uscan_pr.pdf
Press Release: “Eco-friendly Candy US CAN New Release on Monday, March 7, 2022!!” (Japanese only).
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In addition to the products introduced this time, products that have been certified as vegan are being created every day.
We, the VegeProject Japan, will continue to support businesses owners in order to increase the number of Vegan products in the world.