[Wellneo Sugar Co., Ltd.] Just add it to your usual dishes! “Millet Oligo from Okinawa/Amami” Starts a new intestinal health support project “Intestinal Health with Meat” with rich taste
Wellneo Sugar Co., Ltd. Press release: November 6, 2024 Just add it to your regular dishes! “Millet Oligo from Okinawa/Amami” Starts a new intestinal activity support project “Intestinal activity with meat” with rich taste Introducing
“Intestinal Recipe with Meat” devised and supervised by registered dietitian Rieko Mochizuki
environment. This product was developed with a focus on natural ingredients, deliciousness, and health for customers who want to easily maintain their health through regular meals. This product takes advantage of the property of fructooligosaccharide, which reaches the large intestine without being digested, to support daily intestinal activity. It is also ideal for maintaining health as it contains 30% fewer calories than refined sugar. Furthermore, it has a rich sweetness that enhances the deliciousness of dishes, so it can be used in a variety of recipes. In recent years, “intestinal activity” that adjusts the intestinal environment through diet and exercise has been attracting attention, but on the other hand, according to a survey by Nippon Information Co., Ltd., more than 40% of men and women in their 20s to 60s say “( (I know about “intestinal activity,” but I have never performed intestinal activity before.”) Fermented foods such as yogurt and natto are commonly consumed as intestinal foods*, but there may be reasons why it is difficult to incorporate them, such as family members having different food preferences. *Survey on “intestinal activity” conducted by Japan Information Co., Ltd. in August 2023 Therefore, Wellneo Sugar focuses on meat dishes that are often eaten at home, and by using “Okinawa/Amami Millet Oligo” instead of sugar, we can easily and deliciously start your intestinal health. We are starting a project to help you improve your intestinal health with meat. This product has the mellow sweetness and rich taste of sugarcane, and goes well with a variety of meat dishes, so it can be enjoyed by people of all generations, whether it’s children’s favorite meat dishes or snacks for adults. While developing and introducing recipes, we will understand the functions and characteristics of fructooligosaccharides and provide our customers with tips on how to incorporate “intestinal activity with meat” into home cooking. As the first part of the project, we have created a booklet titled
“Meat-based Intestinal Health Recipes Using Millet Oligo from Okinawa and Amami,” which was devised by registered dietitian Rieko Mochizuki. In addition to publishing the information on a special website, we will also develop various initiatives in the future. ■“Intestinal activity with meat” project overview “Intestinal activity” has become a trend in daily health maintenance. There are probably many people who are interested in intestinal activity and who are actually working on intestinal activity. On the other hand, even if you are interested in your intestinal health, it can be a hassle to incorporate fermented foods into your daily meals, and you may get tired of the taste. “Okinawa/Amami Millet Oligo” proposes
“Intestinal activity with meat” as a new easy and delicious method for intestinal activity. Just add “Okinawa/Amami Millet Oligo” to the meat dishes that are often served on your home table. By taking advantage of the property of fructooligosaccharides that reach the large intestine without being digested, and by adding a mellow sweetness and richness that enhances the deliciousness of dishes, you can easily and deliciously engage in daily intestinal activities. ●Development contents 1. “Intestinal activity with meat” recipe book released We have created a recipe book with 9 meat-based intestinal health recipes that can be easily made at home, devised and supervised by registered dietitian Rieko Mochizuki. You can view it below. ・Product special site (
https://www.wellneo-sugar.co.jp/special/kibiorigo/ ) will be released from mid-November ・Official online store “Wellneo Market” (
https://www.ilovesweet.jp/ ) at Distributed to those who purchase “Okinawa/Amami Millet Oligo” after November 29th (Friday) on “Good Meat Day” 2. “Intestinal activity with meat” Instagram campaign From November 29th (Friday), which is Good Meat Day, we will be running an Instagram campaign titled “Intestinal Health with Meat.” A lottery will be held to give away “Okinawa/Amami Kibi Oligo” and related items. Details will be announced on the official account at a later date. ・Official account ( https://www.instagram.com/wellneo_sugar/ ) 3. Plans to develop a collaboration menu of “intestinal activity with meat” at restaurants in Tokyo *Details will be announced at a later date For about a month starting on Friday, November 29th, which is “Good Meat Day,” a total of 6 stores, 3 stores each of 2 brands, including restaurants in Tokyo that are popular for meat dishes, will be offering “meat” to intestines. We will develop a live collaboration menu. The menu includes 6 meat dishes using “Okinawa/Amami millet oligo”. We plan to offer a wide range of dishes, from gorgeous dishes suitable for the Christmas season to dishes that go well with alcohol and dishes that children can enjoy. Details will be announced at a later date.
●Project supervision Ms. Rieko Mochizuki Registered dietitian Representative director of Luce Co., Ltd. Chairman of the Health Certification Association Lecturer at Yamano College of Cosmetic Arts, Odawara Junior College, special lecturer at Hattori Nutrition College, nutrition advisor at Odawara Ginza Clinic, and councilor of the Japan Clinical Nutrition Association. She is active in the fields of anti-aging, beauty, diet, and nutritional education, providing and supervising evidence-based nutritional science, and has frequently appeared on TV, magazines, and other media. He is also the author of “I tried eating it during my time to lose weight!” ”(Shufunotomosha) and many others. ■Product overview A brown type that retains the original gentle flavor of sugar cane, with a mellow sweetness and rich taste. Since it is an easy-to-use liquid type, it can be used for everyday meals such as toast, yogurt, drinks, boiled dishes, syrups for desserts, etc. Product name: Okinawa/Amami Millet Oligo Raw materials: Raw sugar cane sugar (domestic sugar cane) Contents: 350g / 800g Shelf life: 2 years from date of manufacture Retailers: Food supermarkets nationwide, official online stores, some EC sites, etc. Price: Open price *No preservatives *Recommended daily intake: 20g (3 teaspoons)
Food with functional claims Fructooligosaccharide 3.0g (per 20g daily intake) This product contains fructooligosaccharides.Fructooligosaccharides have been reported to have the ability to increase the number of good bacteria, Bifidobacterium, in the intestines, improve the intestinal environment, and improve bowel movements in people who are prone to constipation. (Notification number: J34) *This product has been notified to the Commissioner of the Consumer Affairs Agency as a label indicating that it can be expected to have a specific health purpose under the responsibility of the business operator. However, unlike foods for specified health uses, they have not undergone individual examination by the
Commissioner of the Consumer Affairs Agency. *A balanced diet is based on staple foods, main dishes, and side dishes. ●“Okinawa/Amami Kibi Oligo” special site:
https://www.wellneo-sugar.co.jp/special/kibiorigo/ “Okinawa/Amami Millet Oligo” 3 specialties “Okinawa/Amami Kibi Oligo” is a “natural material” that our company, known for brands such as “Cup Brand,” “Kururu Mark,” and “Seven Brand,” realizes well-being as a strategic product. This is a product that focuses on three things: “tastiness” and “health.”
Fructooligosaccharides that support intestinal activity “Okinawa/Amami Millet Oligo” is a fructooligosaccharide syrup made from 100% sugar cane produced in Okinawa/Amami. It has been reported thatfructooligosaccharide has the ability to increase the number of good bacteria, Bifidobacterium, in the intestines, improve the intestinal environment, and improve bowel movements in people who are prone to constipation.
■Easy recipe for “intestinal activity with meat” Introducing an easy recipe that incorporates “Okinawa/Amami millet oligo” into popular meat dishes that are often served at home. Please enjoy “intestinal activity with ‘meat'”. “Fried chicken with miso mayo dip” A dish that brings out the deliciousness with miso, mayonnaise, and millet oligo dipping sauce
*Ingredients 1 chicken thigh [A] 1 tablespoon grated garlic [A] 1 teaspoon sesame oil [A] 1 teaspoon grated ginger [A] 1/2 beaten egg [A] 2 tablespoons of sake, appropriate amount of potato starch [A] 1 tablespoon soy sauce [Miso mayo dipping sauce] 1 tablespoon miso 3 tablespoons mayonnaise Okinawa/Amami millet oligo 1 tablespoon *How to make 1. Cut the chicken into easy-to-eat pieces, put it in a bag with [A], mix well, and put it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Mix all the ingredients for the miso mayo dipping sauce. 2. Wipe the juices from the meat with paper towels, sprinkle potato starch all over, and fry in oil at 180℃ (not listed). 3. Add miso mayo dipping sauce and serve. By adding dipping sauce Acne Oligo and fermented food miso, it is perfect for intestinal activity. Since the dipping sauce is not heated, the functionality of the oligosaccharide remains intact. Oil also stimulates intestinal movement. “Easy Rafute (braised pork) in a rice cooker” A classic Okinawan dish that brings out the richness and sweetness of millet oligo. The chewy texture is addictive.
*Ingredients [For boiling] [For stew] For braised pork (block) 500g Bonito stock 500ml Alcohol 1 cup Alcohol 1 tablespoon [For finishing] Okinawa/Amami millet oligo 60ml Okinawa/Amami millet oligo 1 teaspoon Soy sauce 60ml *How to make 1. Put the pork, sake, and enough water to cover in a pot, heat, and boil for about 10 minutes while removing the scum. 2. Remove the pork from the pot and wash it with water to remove the scum completely. *Do not throw away the boiling water from step 1. Reserve it. 3. Put the pork, bonito stock, sake, and millet oligo into a rice cooker, add the boiling water from 1. to cover the meat, and cook in the normal rice cooking mode. 4. When the rice is cooked, add the millet oligo at the end and it’s done. *If you leave it in warm mode for about 1 hour, it will become even more shiny and soft. By replacing sugar with millet oligo, you can expect to improve your intestinal environment. Also, the meat used is shoulder roast to make it even healthier. *If you soak the meat in brine for about 4 hours, it will become even more tender and delicious. [Brine water] 100ml water / 1/2 tablespoon Okinawa/Amami millet oligo / 1 teaspoon salt “Bulgogi Sandwich” The sweet and spicy taste is addictive. A very satisfying sandwich with the gentle sweetness and richness of millet oligo
*Material 150g thinly sliced beef Bread (8 slices) 4 slices Carrots 20g (1/3) Butter Appropriate amount Onion 50g (1/4 onion) Chives 8g (2 pieces) Green pepper 10g (1/2 piece) [A] 1 tablespoon grated garlic [A] Gochujang 1 tablespoon [A] Alcohol 2 tablespoons [A] Soy sauce 2 tablespoons [A] Okinawa/Amami Millet Oligo 1 tablespoon [A] Sesame oil 1 tablespoon *Preparation ・Put beef in a bowl, add [A] and mix well. ・Cut the chives into 5cm width pieces and other vegetables into strips *How to make 1. Add the marinated beef and vegetables to a frying pan, mix everything together, and fry over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the meat is cooked through. 2. Apply a thin layer of butter to the bread, sandwich 1. and it’s done By combining it with onions and garlic that contain oligosaccharides, vegetables such as chives and green peppers that are high in dietary fiber, and gochujang, which is a fermented food, you can create a sandwich that is perfect for your intestinal health. If you have beef with a lot of lean meat, you can make it even more tender by sprinkling it with millet oligo before rubbing it in [A]. In addition, if you use bread such as bran bread or brown rice bread, you will be able to intake more dietary fiber and have a further effect on intestinal activity. ■Company profile Wellneo Sugar Co., Ltd. completed a complete integration with its subsidiaries Nissin Sugar Co., Ltd. and Itochu Sugar Co., Ltd. on October 1, 2024. Company name: Wellneo Sugar Co., Ltd. Representative Director and President: Koji Yamamoto Head office location: 14-1 Nihonbashi Koamicho Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8536 Sumio Nihonbashi Koamicho Building Established: October 3, 2011 (trade name changed from Nisshin Sugar Co., Ltd. on January 1, 2023) Business: Manufacture and sale of sugar under the Cup Brand, Kururu Mark, and Seven Brand brands. Handling functional materials, food additives, canimen food films, sugar -derived and sweeteners related ” URL:https://www.wellneo-sugar.co.jp/