[Kewpie] [Event report] Researcher explains! “Kewpie Egg Seminar ~Uncovering the possibilities of eggs through science~” will be held!
Kewpie Corporation Press release: November 15, 2024 [Event report] Researcher explains! “Kewpie Egg Seminar ~Uncovering the possibilities of eggs through science~” will be held!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44559/561/44559-561-4536046b83653490ed16722274cdf0c5-1274×849.jpg From Kewpie official website In addition to mayonnaise, we manufacture and sell many products using eggs, and the Kewpie Group alone handles about 10% (approximately 250,000 tons) of the eggs produced in Japan each year. In addition to using eggs as a raw material, we have also focused on researching eggs for many years, and are number one in the world in the number of patents related to eggs.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44559/561/44559-561-2792ac49d3782213f60c3adfafc9cee5-1352×414.jpg Social environment surrounding “egg” According to an announcement by the International Egg Commission (IEC), the annual per capita consumption of eggs in Japan will be 320 eggs in 2023, down 19 from 339 the previous year, and will rank from 2nd to 4th in the world. This resulted in a drop. This is likely due to the rise in egg prices due to the outbreak of avian influenza.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44559/561/44559-561-ae0bc07db62fefb7329d1d0e103e9808-1284×683.jpg Although there is a harsh social environment surrounding eggs, according to the “Egg White Paper 2024″*1, 86.1% of Japanese people say they “like eggs.” Japanese people’s preference for eggs remains high, and demand is increasing even further in the food and beverage industry as the moon viewing season has recently become a full-fledged event.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44559/561/44559-561-a2d780b7035bbe7be42b2e38b8886327-672×826.png *1 Kewpie Ahata News Release 2024 No.75
https://www.kewpie.com/newsrelease/2024/3515/ ■Summary of presentation 1. “Opening Remarks” Kewpie Corporation Executive Officer and General Manager of Research and Development Division Tomoyuki Kanemitsu In preparation for “Good Egg Day,” we planned this seminar to create an opportunity to convey the value and potential of eggs. Eggs tend to get attention for their yolks and whites, but they are attractive ingredients that cannot be thrown away. For example, eggshells are used in calcium-enriched products, soil conditioners, and chalk, and the thin membrane inside the eggshell (eggshell membrane) is used in cosmetics and other products. I hope that this seminar will help you learn a little more about eggs than you did yesterday, and that it will spark your interest.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44559/561/44559-561-c666f1b88194b9969f77a62182fcb5b9-2924×2209.jpg 2. “The power of eggs revealed through science” Kewpie Corporation Research and Development Division, Future Creation Research Institute, Functional Materials Research Department Team Leader Daisuke Kodama Five Star Tamalier*2
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44559/561/44559-561-93adf8366783478df1c4a6eeb2d2c94d-2553×1887.jpg Eggs contain most of the nutrients needed by the human body. In addition, egg yolk choline, which is mainly composed of
phosphatidylcholine contained in egg yolk, is expected to be effective in maintaining cognitive function, and in August of this year, we launched Choline EX, a food supplement with functional claims containing egg yolk choline. We’ll show you how to make a delicious fried egg, which has been ranked number one*1 in the ranking of favorite egg dishes for six years in a row. The key is to move the eggs from a low position to the frying pan. The yolk ball inside the egg yolk does not collapse, allowing you to make delicious fried eggs with a thick yolk. To make perfectly boiled eggs, we recommend using eggs that are not too fresh (about 3 days to 1 week after being collected). If you crack the round side of the egg before boiling, the carbon dioxide gas will escape and the shell will be easier to peel, so give it a try.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44559/561/44559-561-82e6cc0db3f1187d233ec96201139b4f-2013×2700.png Colin EX As for recent topics, in collaboration with Nequas Co., Ltd. (Awara City, Fukui Prefecture), we have produced a prototype garbage bag that takes advantage of the deodorizing function of eggshells. It has been confirmed that the deodorizing function of eggshells can reduce the odor that is a problem during garbage disposal and collection. A prototype garbage bag containing this eggshell was provided to the Tamagawa Clean Operation, a cleaning activity for the Tama River riverbed held by Chofu City on November 10, 2024 (Sunday).
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44559/561/44559-561-d3f46adaceb7dbfec91e39825ac56715-3900×2925.jpg Small deodorizer using eggshell filter *2 5-Star Tamalier is a qualification that is said to be the most difficult to obtain among the qualifications called “Egg Sommelier” certified by the Japan Egg Industry Association, and as of 2023, there are only 10 Egg Sommeliers nationwide. I am a professional. 3. “What is a shellless egg ‘processed egg’?” Takashi Kojima, Manager, Egg Development Department, Food Creation Research Institute, Research and Development Division, Kewpie Corporation Five Star Tamalier*2
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44559/561/44559-561-4ad5b1e624555d7b985e2ffb97a02178-2885×2148.jpg Some of the Kewpie Group’s egg products are called “processed eggs,” as they are made by cracking the shell, removing the contents, and improving functionality through processing techniques. Processed eggs include “liquid eggs,” “frozen eggs,” and “dried eggs.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44559/561/44559-561-ccba2f29cd6222c4a78167949d6baaef-3900×2925.jpg Chinese-style egg stir-fry kit “Haotsu Egg” Processed eggs are mainly used for commercial purposes, and are products created to solve problems faced by customers such as restaurants and confectionery shops. For example, it reduces the risk of food poisoning such as Salmonella, eliminates the need to break and throw away shells, and allows anyone to make delicious egg dishes regardless of their cooking skills or experience. It will be. In particular, the problem of labor shortage has become increasingly serious recently, and the need for “processed eggs” that are easy to use and that saves time and effort is expected to increase. Up until now, “processed eggs” have been mostly used for commercial purposes, but in September of this year, we launched the first Chinese-style egg stir-fry kit using processed eggs as a commercially available product. Haotsu Tamago)” has been released*3. We would like to continue to improve our technology and deliver egg products to as many customers as possible. *3 Kewpie Ohata News Release 2024 No.68 https://www.kewpie.com/newsrelease/2024/3484/ The Kewpie Group will continue to convey the appeal of eggs to the world and contribute to the creation of a healthy food culture by leveraging the knowledge and technological capabilities cultivated over many years of egg research.
