Gluten-free, Plant-based "Non-soggy" Udon, Made from Konjac for Emergency Food, Debuts at the Expo

KOBE, Japan - Aug. 30, 2025 - PRLog -- "NINZIA Inc. (CEO & CRO: Masahiro Yoritama) has developed "NINZIA BOSAI Udon," a completely plant-based and gluten-free canned emergency food.  Through a joint development with Fuji Oil and SACHIUMI Heroes, we have created a canned udon that is "completely plant-based", "non-soggy noodles", and  "gluten-free" (*). The prototype will be unveiled to the world for the first time at an event hosted by Fuji Oil at the Osaka-Kansai Expo's ORA Restaurant Pavilion "UTAGE"."

*The prototype at the Expo contains wheat and is not gluten-free; the final product will be gluten-free.

Background of Development
While SDGs/ESG initiatives are promoted, a "hidden food loss" has become a social issue, with reports of a quarter of municipal emergency food stockpiles being discarded due to expiration. Current measures like "rolling stock" are often passive, limited to donating near-expired food to food banks.

By being fully plant-based, "NINZIA BOSAI Udon" features a rich flavor that won't solidify at room temperature, combining everyday taste with emergency food functionality. NINZIA's texture engineering creates "non-soggy" noodles despite the canning process, resulting in delicious udon that can be eaten immediately without water.

Characteristics

• Specialty noodles that won't get soggy, even in a can

Utilizing NINZIA's konjac-derived fiber and texture engineering, these special noodles won't get soggy, even when canned under high heat and pressure. Unlike shirataki, they offer an udon-like chewy texture while retaining the flavor of rice flour.

• 100% Plant-Based Kansai-Style Udon Broth

Based on sustainable kombu from SACHIUMI Heroes and the bonito-type plant-based "MIRA-Dashi®" from Fuji Oil, we developed this udon soup without any animal products. We successfully canned the authentic flavor of Kansai-style udon broth.

• Gluten-free

NINZIA's technology has made it possible to create noodles without wheat. Without relying on gluten (wheat protein), the noodles are formed into a firm shape, resulting in a product that many people can eat with peace of mind.

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