Japan Food Products & Service Journal articles from February 2005

Japan Food Products & Service Journal archives from February 2005

Egg QC System Under Development at Suzuran Farm.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Suzuran Farm hopes to speed the pace of egg quality control with its newly developed sensing system, consisting of a high-intensity halogen lamp, light sensor and PC. The company hopes to offer the technology for sale next spring after...

Teijin DuPont Film Develops Special Polyester Film that Changes Colors.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Teijin DuPont Film has developed a polyester film that changes color according to thickness and viewing angle. Composed of about one hundred extremely thin layers of polyester film, the final thickness is between 13 and 19 micrometers....

Toppan Printing Combines GL Film, Check System to Ensure Good Seals.(clear vapor deposition barrier film)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Toppan Printing has begun sales of its so-called Seal Check Window and system for visually detecting poor seals in the pouches used for retort foods and other uses. It is targeting sales primarily at existing pouch pack users, with a goal of...

Non-Adhesive Self Adhesion Tape.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Kitamura Seisakujo has released "Besaru Tape" a range of unique OPP type self adhesive tape products that sticks to itself without the need for an adhesive. As the tape does not use an adhesive it does not mark delicate surfaces when...

In-Line Spout Pack Filler from Toyo Jidoki.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Toyo Jidoki offers the TT-15C-14, described as an in-line spout pack filler with stable spout attachment to packages. The machine processes 20 - 30 spout packs per minute. After every two attachments, the mechanism is cooled, which assures...

Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute Uses Natural Fibers in Biodegradable Resin.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Researchers from Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute, Kyoto Institute of Technology and Sekisui Chemical among others have developed a compound of bamboo and reed fibers with biodegradable resin. Compared to plain resin, the...

Chokoku Gravure and Plast Develop Strainer Pouch.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Chokoku Gravure and Plast have developed a new pouch that acts as a liquid strainer. Mizukiri Pack, developed jointly with Magic Tape, has a special fastener with a liquid strainer structure below the top seal. It is also reclosable. This...

Easy Open Lid from Athena Kogyo for Convenience Store Food Containers.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Athena Kogyo, maker of shallow food containers, has created a new easy-open lid for such containers. Noting that many customers tend to open lids with one hand, thus risking spills, the company devised a lid with a tab on one side. By pushing...

Taisei Lamick Develops Anti-Oxidation Package for Liquids.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Taisei Lamick has developed PIC, a combination plastic film bag and outside paper carton that together prevent the oxidization of liquids. The film bag opens only when the package is tilted, and the bag shrinks as the volume inside lessens....

Kawakami Sangyo Offers Novelty Heart-Shaped Bubble Wrap.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Kawakami Sangyo, whose bubble sheet product Puti Puti is an industry leader, has come up with a similar polyethylene product with heart-shaped bubbles. The so-called Heart Puti comes in five colors, including transparent, and is being sold...

Adtx MS Sells Taiwanese Wood Food Container.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Adtx MS is the exclusive dealer in Japan for Taiwanese disposable food container Sengon Eco Container. Made from a legume family plant, the product is a thin slice of the woody material with cooking paper pasted on each side. It is molded...

UC Hanbai Develops Standing Net as New Packaging Idea.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... UC Hanbai has developed Stand Net, a sturdy net package that gives products more appeal. The free-standing packages are formed by heat sealing polyethylene netting and film together and making it gusseted. PE or PP labels may be heat sealed...

Meidai Kasei Develops Super Thin Clear PS Containers.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Meidai Kasei has developed Usumaru, a super thin, clear PS container using new injection molding technology. The new product is only 0.6mm thick, about half the thickness of similar products, but even so is unlikely to crack. Another...

Nippon Zenyaku Kogyo Finds Right Package for Its Solid Feed Product.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Nippon Zenyaku Kogyo has adopted a new package for its Molafit molasses-based feed product for meat cattle. The product, which livestock lick as a supplement that alleviates stress and improves meat quality, is a solid block that has...

Corner Cut Carton from Kirin.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Kirin Brewery has recently begun the use of a so-called "Corner Cut Carton" an octagonal shaped carton 6 pack carton for its 250, 350 and 500ml can drink products with faces instead of 90 degree corners at the ends. The independently...

Stretch Type Ink Jet Printer Film Labels.(Kokuyo has released "Nobashite Kyokumen Ni Hareru Type")(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Osaka based Kokuyo has released "Nobashite Kyokumen Ni Hareru Type" consisting of film labels that can be printed out on home ink jet printers and applied to curved surfaces. Made from a highly flexible polyolefine material, the labels...

Low Cost Food Packaging Antibacterial Film from Narupla.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Narupla's antibacterial N Film for food packaging gets its effect from fine zinc oxide incorporated right into the resin. Much less antibacterial agent is needed, greatly reducing costs: a film of 40 micrometers thickness and 40 cm square...

Safe Adhesive Apple Label.(Toppan has developed "Fresh Direct Label")(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Toppan has developed "Fresh Direct Label" an apple label featuring an independently developed adhesive that poses no harm to humans. The adhesive, unlike conventional acryl types, is made from a non poisonous rubber extract combined with...

Light Weight Glass Jar.(Ajinomoto developed environmentally friendly light weight glass jar)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Ajinomoto has announced the switch to a new environmentally friendly light weight glass jar for all of its granulated condiment products. Following on from the introduction of the one touch easy opening "Universal cap" released in May...

Fujita Bag Making Machine Markets Nonwoven Side Sealer USSC-600.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... The USSC-600 is the ultrasound-based side-sealed bag maker from Fujita Bag Making Machine. The product is designed especially for nonwoven materials and creates bags with stronger seals than heat sealing can provide, and it produces at the...

Q.P. Mayonnaise Label Design Change.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Kewpie, manufacturers of the popular mayonnaise product "Kewpie mayonnaise have announced the first design change to the label of it 50g product. The new design is intended to appeal to younger, middle and high school age consumers and...

Green Tea Pet Bottle Cap.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Green tea distributor Seikoen has released "Green Tea PET Bottle Cap" a cap designed for conventional PET bottles that turns water into a delicious and refreshing organic green tea beverage. The cap containing approximately 1g of green...

World's First Green Tea Dispenser.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Japanese electrical giant Sanyo has announced the development of "Cha Tatsyjin" the world's first green tea dispenser featuring anintegrated ceramic mortar to grind the tealeaves into a powder to improve the aroma. The company anticipate...

Soy Bean Peptide Beverage from Coca Cola.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Nippon Coca Cola Systems has announced the release of Power Ade a low calorie nutritional drink containing 4,000mg of a soy bean peptide. Coca Cola who control 40% of the amino acid beverage market has released the product in response to...

Highly Absorbent Disposable Floor Wipes.(Kurare)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Kurare has released "Micro Kurara" as part of its "Kurarerekusu" range of highly absorbent, dry type disposable floor wipes made from a non woven material. Designed specifically for use in restaurants, hospitals and other public areas,...

Long Size Polyethylene Rubber Gloves.(Seiko Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Seiko has released "Gomu Mura Long Tebukuro" 60cm long size rubber gloves for general use featuring an embossed design to prevent slippage and dirt adhesion. The polyethylene gloves contain a natural rubber strip at the opening to...

Ergonomic Knife Set.(Leven Hanbai )(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Leven Hanbai has begun the marketing of "Nonoji UD Zaku Kiri Hocho" a range of kitchen knives featuring a specially engineered handle designed to be easy to hold and prevent the arm from becoming tired due to prolonged use. The handle...

Shredded Chinese Citron.(Miko Foods )(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Tokyo based Miko Foods has released "Kizami Yuzu" consisting of frozen shredded "Yuzu" or Chinese citron peel often used in a wide variety of Japanese style vinegar and hot pot dishes due to its pleasant and distinctive citrus aroma. The...

Soy Sauce and Lemon Juice Seasoning.(Sosei Sangyo)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Sosei Sangyo has released "Sawayaka Lemon" a refreshing, slightly tangy additive free condiment consisting of a soy sauce base with added lemon juice and amino acids. The product helps accentuate the flavour of meat and is suitable for a...

15 Year Old Hulled Wheat Shochu.(Kikkoman)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Soy sauce and Japanese rice wine distillery giant Kikkoman has announced the release of "Honkaku Mugi Shochu Choki Jukusei 15 Nen" a Japanese style vodka made from hulled wheat and matured for a period of 15 years. Produced using the...

Low Cal Fruit Flavoured Japanese Vodka Beverage.(Takarashuzo)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Distilling giant Takarashuzo has released "Takara Can Chuhai" a range "healthy" of low sugar, low calorie fruit flavoured alcoholic beverages made with "Shochu" a Japanese style vodka. Enriched with amino acids, the drinks contain 80%...

Frozen Eel.(Yanbaru Dream )(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Osaka based Yanbaru Dream has released "Yanbaru Eel" consisting of strips of filleted frozen eel raised in fresh water pools located Yanbaru - a mountainous area in the northern region of Okinawa. To prevent the loss of flavour, the eels...

Curry Sauce Base.(Nichirei)(Chobo Meister Curry Sauce Base)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Nichirei has released "Chobo Meister Curry Sauce Base" a medium curry sauce base made with natural spices to which other condiments and spices can be added to create the desired flavour. Suitable for vegetable, beef and chicken curries....

Tomato Like Paprika.(JA Zenno Ibaraki)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... JA Zenno Ibaraki has begun the marketing of "Nouvelle" a large size, tomato like paprika with particularly thick, juicy flesh and a sweet flavour. Contains the same vitamin C as 5 lemons. Price: 1 x 150-200g fruit = approximately 200 yen.

Peanut Sprouts.(Godai Tsuhan )(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Godai Tsuhan has begun the marketing of "Peanut Angel" consisting of vitamin, amino acid and fibre rich peanut sprouts produced from organically grown peanuts. Additive free. Can be eaten raw or boiled. Price: 1kg = 1,800 yen.

Fried Battered Octopus Balls.(Showa Reito Shokuhin )(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Showa Reito Shokuhin has released "Marui Takoyaki" a range of frozen flavoured batter balls containing pieces of octopus. Products include:"Katsuo Fumi" - Octopus balls flavoured with bonito flakes and large pieces of cabbage. "Shrimp" -...

Crispy Frozen Tempura.(Nichiro)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Nichiro has released "Saku Saku Hanagoromo No Shrimp Tempura" consisting of a range of 3 different sizes of tiger prawns fried individually in a light "Tempura" batter prior to freezing. The Vietnam raised prawns are simply naturally...

New Baby Snack from Q.P.(Kewpie Oyatsu Cheese Biscuit)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Kewpie Oyatsu Cheese Biscuit" from Q.P. is a star-shaped biscuit with a melt-in-your-mouth texture for babies. It uses three kinds of cheeses and contains 400mg of calcium per bag (40g). It is low in sweetness and salt content. Free of...

New Cookie from Tohato.(Tohato Shunkino Cookie)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Tohato Shunkino Cookie" from Tohato is a melt-in-your-mouth cookie that contains sweet-and-sour strawberries and condensed milk. A 100g bag of 10 cookies is open-priced.

New Cake from Montail.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Montail has launched a new cake "Montail Ichigo-to Rennyu Torohri Waffle." It is made by wrapping strawberry cream and condensed milk paste in waffle. A 2-piece pack costs 126 yen.

New Spread from Q.P.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Pan Kobo Bacon & Onion" from Q.P. is a cooking-style spread that is made from mayonnaise as the base and includes plenty of ingredients such as bacon, onions, basil and black pepper. It can easily produce a daily dish-style bread with bacon...

New Canned Cocktail from Kirin Breweries.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Kirin Chu-Hi Hyoketsu Lychee" from Kirin Brewery is a cocktail made from lychee juice (3%) and Japanese-style vodka "Shochu." It features the refreshing flavor and clear sweetness of the lychee. It comes in cans of 350ml (140 yen) and 500ml...

New Beer from Kirin Btewery.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Kirin Maroyaka Kobo" from Kirin Brewery is a beer (Alc. 5%) that is made entirely from germ barley, germ wheat and hops, and retains a mild, fruity taste. A small 330ml glass bottle is open-priced.

New Type of Low-Alcohol Drink from Asahi Breweries.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Fauchon Kaori Kochashu" from Asahi Breweries is a new type of low-alcohol drink (Alc. 4%) which contains the essence extracted from black tea leaves by use of the new extraction technoloty. It features the mellow aroma and astringency of the...

New Wine from Asahi Breweries.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Asahi Sankaboshizai Mutenka Yukiwine" from Asahi Breweries is a delicious wine that is made with 100% organic grape wine and contains no antioxidants. It comes in two "Red" and "White" varieties and each costs 730 yen per 720ml glass bottle.

New Fruit Wine from Sapporo Breweries.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Sapporo Polair Amino Nature" from Sapporo Breweries is a fruit wine (Alc. under 14%) that is made by use of a new yeast "Amino Rich" and is abundant in natural amino aids and retains a delicious flavor. There are two "Red" and "White"...

New Sparkling Cocktail from Suntory.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Suntory Mecadia Sparkling" from Suntory is a carbonated cocktail (Alc. 5%) that is made from Macadia as the base and includes ruby grapefruit juice. Macadia is a liqueur made using maca rich in vitamins and minerals and rose hips. Therefore,...

New Dry Low-Malt Beer from Suntory.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Suntory Magnum Dry" from Suntory is a dry low-malt beer that uses mellow Dry-Malt produced by use of HHS (High temperature, High pressure, Steam) technology and 100% natural water. It features a sharp, dry taste. Alcohol content is 5.5%. It...

New Canned Cocktail from Suntory.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Suntory Chu-Hi Double Shibori Sakura & Cherry" from Suntory is a new type of fruity cocktail that is made from clear vodka filtered at the freezing point and contains cherry liqueur and sour cherry juice. Alcohol content is 5%. It comes in...

New Low Calorie Canned Cocktail from Suntory.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Suntory Chu-Hi Calory Crystal Dry" from Suntory is a low-calorie cocktail (Alc. 4%) that uses no saccharides at all. It is 50% low in calories than conventional equivalents, contains 2% two kinds of fruit juices (lemon and lime) and features...

New Canned Cocktail from Suntory.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Suntory has added two new items to its "Suntory Chi-Hi" series of canned cocktails made from fruit juice and Japanese-style vodka Shochu. Alchol content is 5%. The products are: 1) Okinawa Shikwasa - It contains citric Shikwasa juice...

Vegetables for Dog Food.(Nagakura )(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Nagakura has launched "Dog Vege (Vegetables)" - a set of oats growing dog food. Dog like cat has a habit of eating vegetables to prevent heartburn and stomach - intestines problems. Usually pet owners do not want their pet to eat grasses in...

New Dry Cat Food for Senior Cats over 11-Year Old.(Unicharm Pet Care)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... UNICHARM Pet Care has released "Neko Genki 11-Sai Ijyo You" ("Cat is Fine! Over 11-Year Old Use") - a new dry cat food for senior cats over 11-year old of age. The product is designed for senior cats to enjoy a balanced taste and calorie and...

New Dry Dog Food for Senior Dogs over 11-Year Old.(Unicharm Pet Care)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... UNICHARM Pet Care has released "Gain's Pakkun 11-Sai Ijyo You" ("Gain's Bite! Over 11-Year Old Use") from "Gain's Pakkun Series" - a new dry dog food for senior dogs over 11-year old of age. The product is designed for senior dogs to enjoy a...

New Dry Dog Food for Medium and Large Size Dogs.(Unicharm Pet Care)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... UNICHARM Pet Care has released "Aiken Genki Oishii Kenko Biscuit" ("Dog Is Fine! Tasty and Healthy Biscuit")" - a new dry dog food for Medium and Large Size dogs use for 900g Big Size. In addition, all the line-ups are renewed. Features: FOR...

New Dry Dog Food for Back and Joint Pains.(Unicharm Pet Care)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... UNICHARM Pet Care has released "Aiken Genki Kosh-Kansetsu Wo Taisetsuni Shitai Aiken You" ("Dog Is Fine! Take Care of Dog's Back and Joints" - a new dry dog food for senior dogs suffering from pains in back and joints. The company learned...

New Pet Food - Petit Biscuit.(Vanguard International Foods)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Vanguard International Foods has launched "Petit Biscuit - Sora (dog's name) no Shippo" ("Petit Biscuit - Sora's Tail") for dog snack: Stick type biscuit, petit (Finger-Size) biscuit and crispy light meal. 3 kinds: (1) Plain - calorie zero...

New Gum Type Supplement for Pet's Health.(Vanguard International Foods )(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Vanguard International Foods has launched new gum type supplement for dog's health from Gum Type Supplement "Daily Bright" Series Prevents from eye, urinary organs and stomach troubles. 3 items: (1) "Clear Eyes" - to maintain healthy eyes, 10...

New Canned Vegetarian Dog Food.(Vanguard International Foods)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Vanguard International Foods has launched "Fruit & Vegetable" - a new canned vegetarian dog food. 13 kind of fruits and vegetables are mixed for dog food. Features: (1) No meat is used - 100% vegetarian dog food, (2) Fruits and vegetables -...

New Throat Candy from Asahi Food & Healthcare.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Asahi Sokai Hana Nodo Ame EX" from Asahi Food & Healthcare is a sugarless throat candy that contains 150mg of perilla seed extract, perilla leaf extract, 200mg of Apple Polyphenol and 5 kinds of herbal extracts such as sage and linden...

New Chewing Gum from Lotte.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Lotte Notime" from Lotte is a tooth-polishing chewing gum that contains three different types of calcium and xylitol which gives off a cold sensation when dissolving in the mouth. The price is 100 yen for a stick pack of 7 pieces.

New Soft Candy from Lotte.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Lotte Ghana Soft Candy" from Lotte is a bitter, moist and soft candy that has a center of soft chocolate. An 80g bag is open-priced.

New Chocolate Confectionery from Lotte.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Lotte Ghana " from Lotte is a wafer that sandwiches white chocolate cream and is coated with milk chocolate. A box of 7 sticks costs 120 yen.

New Chocolate Confectionery from Lotte.(Lotte Confectionery Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Lotte has launched a new chocolate confectionery "Lotte Crunky Black ." It is a crispy puffed malt coated with bitter chocolate. The price is 100 yen per box.

New Chewing Candy from Morinaga & Co.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Morinaga Hi-Chew Mitsu-iri Ringo Aji" from Morinaga & Co. is a juicy chewing candy that contains plenty of honey and apple juice and has a soft, elastic texture. The price is 100 yen per stick pack of 12 pieces.

New Throat Candy from Kanro.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Kanro Kenko Fruit Nodo Ame" from Kanro is a throat candy that contains mild menthol and 8 kinds of fruits which mosten the throat. It is an assortment of 8 flavors such as citron, plum, peach and orange. The price is 198 yen per 90g bag of...

New Chocolate from Furuta Seika.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Furuta Airlon Chocolate" from Furuta Seika is a bite-sized aerated milk chocolate wrapped in an extremely thin shell. It features a fluffy texture and melts in the mouth quickly. A box of 15 pieces costs 210 yen.

New Functional Drink from Suntory.(Suntory Nenshokei Amino Shiki)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Suntory Nenshokei Amino Shiki" from Suntory is a functional drink that contains 2000mg of amino acids which burn fat within the body. It has a lychee flavor and clear sweetness. It comes in PET bottles of 500ml (140 yen) and 2000ml (330 yen).

New Health Drink from Suntory.(Suntory Kenkokei Catechin Shiki)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Suntory Kenkokei Catechin Shiki" from Suntory is a wholesome green tea beverage that contains 300mg of catechin beneficial to health per 500ml. It retains a distinctive green tea taste. It comes in PET bottles of 500ml (140 yen) and 2000ml...

New Functional Drink from Suntory.(Suntory Life Partner Dakara)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Suntory Life Partner DAKARA" from Suntory is a functional drink that is fortified with calcium, magnesium and dietary fiber. It has a slight grapefruit flavor and clear, refreshing taste. It comes in 340g cans (115 yen), 250ml paper packs...

New Health Drink from Suntory.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Suntory Mizumizu Shia" from Suntory is a specific-effect health drink desinged to be consumed while eating a meal to prevent an increase in blood sugar level through the functions of dietary fiber (indigestible dextrin). It contains deep-sea...

New Sports Drink from Ajinomoto.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Ajinomto Amino Vital Super Sports" from Ajinomoto is a jelly-like sports drink for athletes that contains BCAA (valine, leucin and isoleucin), 3000mg of arginine and 1000mg of citric acid. 100kcal. Has an apple taste. A 100g spouted...

New Sports Drink from Ajinomoto.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Ajinomoto Amino Vital Body Refresher" from Ajinomoto is a jelly-like sports drink for athletes that can easily supply 1500mg of BCAA (valine, leucin and isoleucin) and citric acid. Has a refreshing lemon flavor. 92kcal. A 180g spouted...

New Sports Drink from Ajinomoto.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Ajinomoto Amino Vital Smart Exercise" from Ajinomoto is a law-calorie (28kcal) jelly-like sports drink that helps burn fat within the body during exercise. It contains 1500mg of amino acids (valine, leucin, isoleucin and arginine) and 6...

New Sports Drink from Ajinomoto.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Ajinomoto Amino Vial Multi Energy" from Ajinomoto is a jelly-like sports drink, which can effectively supply energy during exercise. It contains 1500mg of amino acids (alanine, proline, glycine, etc.), saccharides and 7 vitamins. 160kcal....

New Jelly-Like Drink for Women from Ajinomoto.(Ajinomoto Amino Vital Beauty & Skincare)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Ajinomoto Amino Vital Beauty & Skincare" from Ajinomoto is a low-calorie jelly-like drink which is good for beauty and skin. It contains 1500mg of amino acids (proline, alanine, etc.), vitamins A, C and E and dietary fiber. Has a peach...

New Healthy Coffee Mix from AGF.(Ajinomoto General Foods )(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Blendy Coffee Oligoto lri" from Ajinomoto General Foods is a wholesome coffee mix that contains "Coffee Oligosaccharide" extracted from coffee beans which increases the population of bifidus bacteria and keeps the intestines healthy. A box...

New Nutritive Drink from DyDo Drinco.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "T [Tau] Gold" from DyDo Drinco is a carbonated nutritious drink that contains 6 kinds of vitamins (B1, B2, B6, C, niacin and pantothenic acid), BCAA (valine, leucin and isoleucin) and royal jelly. A 500ml PET bottle costs 147 yen.

New Low-Calorie Diet Drink from Coca Cola (Japan).(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Coca Cola Moe Yase" from Coca Cola (Japan) is a diet drink which contains 300mg of carnitine which burns fat within the body and retains a clear, sharp, sweet citrus flavor. Targeted at males and females in their 20s-30s. 13kcal/100ml. A...

New Diet Food from Q.P.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Q.P. has added four new items to its "Kewpie Diet Sengen" series of cupped low-calorie food products that can supply vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber to those on diets. The products are: 1) Yasai-no Consomme Genmai Risotto (36.5g/250...

Pola Cosmetics Skin-Treating Food Supplement Lifty Plus.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Pola Cosmetics has released Lifty Plus, a health food supplement designed to restore youthful skin from inside. The company recommends consuming two small packets per day. The powder is fine enough and flavored so no water need be consumed....

New Food Supplement from Kirin Well Foods.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Kirin Noale Lemon Tab" from Kirin Well Foods is a tablet-form nutritional supplement that contains KW Lactobacillus powder beneficial to health, fructooligosaccharide to keep the intestines healthy and lemon juice powder. The price is 950...

New Functional Drink from Calpis.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Calpis Inter Balance L-92 " from Calpis is a zero fat functional lactic acid bacteria drink that contains L-92 Lactobacillus beneficial to health and has a clear yogurt taste. It is five times more concentrated that usual. A 420ml glass...

New Food Supplement from Fancl.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... "Fancl Dokodemo Calcium" from Fancl is a non-sugar soft chewable type calcium supplement that is fortified with calcium and contains vitamin D3 to aid calcium aborption. A 315g (750mg x about 42) aluminum bag costs 399 yen.