One of VegeProject’s missions is to grant vegan certifications to companies. Our certification mark has become the most used vegan mark in Japan. And the number of companies which obtained our certification is increasing remarkably every year.

From household food to commercial food, let us introduce some of the products which recently obtained our vegan certifications.

 

Japan’s first organic vegan hayashi rice mix offered in a retort bag format. (Kaze to Hikari Co., Ltd.)

 

The company Kaze to Hikari, which offers a wide range of natural and organic food products, now offers Japan’s first organic vegan retort hayashi rice mix.
Only using plant-based ingridients, it does not use any animal ingridients, oil, yeast extract, or alcohol, but still retains the original richness and flavor of hayashi.
The soybean meat is soaked in hayashi roux, giving it a juicy feel.
Since it comes in a retort bag format, it is not only easy to cook and eat, but it is also easy to stock at home, as it has a long shelf life of 2 years.

Product introduction from VegeTime : Japan’s first organic ✕ vegan retort hayashi is now on sale! Safe, delicious, and easy!

[Company’s information]
Company’s full name : Kaze to Hikari Co., Ltd.
Official website : https://kazetohikari.jp/

 

Naturally grown first-class Shimonoseki green onions “DRESS＆SAUCE” great for gut health
(magasin)

This Shimonoseki green onions dressing sauce is sold at the themed store called “magasin” in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
The Shimonoseki green onions are grown naturally by local farmers. The dressing sauce has a sought-after taste, combining the right levels of acidity and refreshness.
Not only this product does not contain any animal products, it also does not contain any artificial additives or preservatives.

Product introduction from VegeTime : First-class Shimonoseki green onions vegan dressing is great for gut health.

[Company’s information]
Company’s full name : magasin
Official website : https://magasin.jp/

 

Traditionally made from malted rice, yuzu ponzu sauce
(Kono Vinegar Miso Manufacturing Factory Co., Ltd.)

This yuzu ponzu sauce is made by the Kono Vinegar Miso Manufacturing Factory, following methods which have more than 100 years of history.
The sauce has a thick texture and the refreshing taste of yuzu citrus fruits.
This sauce can easily make any vegetables delicious and is highly recommended not only for those who are vegan, but also for those who are health-conscious.

Product introduction from VegeTime : Vegan Yuzu Ponzu, made by a long-established vinegar and miso maker! Sweetened by malted rice, no refined sugar added.

[Company’s information]
Company’s full name : Kono Vinegar Miso Manufacturing Factory Co., Ltd.
Official website : https://kohno-honten.co.jp/2018/en-welcome/

 

Plant-based butter, fresh cream, and lard, from the brand “Poff”
(Tsukishima Foods Industry Co., Ltd.)

Tsukishima Foods Industry is a commercial food maker which makes and sells processed oils and other products. The acronym “Poff” stands for “Plant-based Oil, Fat, and Foods”. These products were created to make food delicious using the power of plant-based ingredients.
・Plant-based butter which has the same good taste as butter (ラブールプラボ/MB)
・Plant-based fresh cream which has the same good taste as fresh cream (ヴィアンホイッププラボ/MB)
・Plant-based lard which has the same good taste as lard (プラーデ)
By using these ingredients, it is possible to recreate a great number of recipes that commonly uses animal products, and replace them with plant-based products.

Product introduction from VegeTime :  Make plant-based food more delicious! Add plant-based butter, fresh cream, or lard to your recipe!

[Company’s information]
Company’s full name : Tsukishima Foods Industry Co., Ltd.
Official website : https://www.tsukishima.co.jp/en/

 

Unique type of malted soybeans fermented from Japan’s national fungus
(Toyo Hakko Co., Ltd.)

Developed by fermentation specialists and released by Toyo Hakko Co., Ltd., these malted soybeans are fermented from Japan’s national fungus.
Its taste is acquired by increasing the glutamic acids through fermentation. It can be added to various recipes. It is also well documented that such fermented food produces enzymes that are good for the body. By using malted soybeans in your recipes, it is possible to develop an even greater range of soybean based products.

Product introduction from VegeTime : Unique type of malted soybeans fermented from Japan’s national fungus

[Company’s information]
Company’s full name : Toyo Hakko Co., Ltd.
Official website : https://www.toyohakko.com/en

 

Thanks to everyone’s help, VegeProject’s certified vegan products will continue to increase, from household food to commercial food products.
As for all the other products we could not introduce in this article, you can see them in our web magazine VegeTime.
To all the companies who are working to bring more vegan products to the world, we want to thank you sincerely for your continuous support.

Here is a list of some of our previous articles introducing vegan products :
・New products from large and long-established companies with our vegan label
・New Vegan Products by Nakamuraya, Kagome, Nippn, Japanese leading companies