Cream butter and sugar. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and 8770 Green Tea Powder.  Add egg to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, and then slowly incorporate the dry ingredients.  Refrigerate the dough for 2 hours. Scoop and roll dough into balls, and toss in a bowl of granulated sugar. Bake at…

Q: Name something that 54% of Americans do every day? And of those that do, how many claim to need it to “make them feel like themselves”? A: drink coffee That’s a whole lot of pressure on one beverage but if any category is up to filling consumers’ cups, it is coffee. Never has there…

Today’s consumer is eating healthier for a cornucopia of reasons including extending their lives, reducing weight, lowering risk for chronic illness and easing inflammation. Whether its eating like cavemen, following a flexitarian diet, adopting a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle or just working towards eating more plant-based foods, consumers are no longer pushing vegetables around their…

Being a company founded in Japan, we have an affinity and love for all things Japanese—especially the food. We spend a lot of time in the Nikken kitchen experimenting with our ingredients in Japanese inspired recipes but as trends carry us in different directions, we sometimes get pulled away from our first love. And that…

When it comes to food, today’s consumer wants it when they want it, how they want it and where they want it. No apology, no excuse…it is what it is. This “have it your way” mentality is across all demographics and food channels, cultivated by fast-paced, busy, commuter laden lifestyles, increasing work and societal demands,…

Matcha, the bold green fine powder and the showpiece of Japanese tea ceremonies, has been heralded as one of the top 10 superfood for 20171, and certainly its healthy profile makes matcha a favorite of wellness seeking consumers. Loaded with antioxidants, matcha outshines its green tea counterparts at least 10:1 with 15 times the amount…

Challenged to create great tasting products with recognizable, short ingredient statements? Our pantry friendly ingredients are the answer, offering clean label AND mouthwatering umami flavor enhancement. Many of our ingredients satisfy Whole Foods, Panera, and Kroger free from 101 requirements. Our specialized portfolio of clean products are carrier-free or are spray dried on Native Corn…

Mix all dry seasonings into a large plastic bag. Heat a bowl of your favorite low salt potato chips for 30 seconds. Quickly pour the potato chips into the bag containing the seasoning mix and gently toss to coat the chips. Empty the seasoned chips into your favorite bowl and enjoy! Functional Benefits 6107 White…

Mix all ingredients into a pot, and cook over medium-high heat until it starts to boil. Functional Benefits Nikken’s 6107 White Miso Powder is used to replace Yeast Extract and offers a savory profile with enhanced cheese notes and adds a creamier mouthfeel to the sauce.  

Mix ingredients together and bring to a boil. Functional Benefits Nikken’s 5305 Traditional Soy Sauce Powder, 6100 Red Miso Powder, and 5390 Fermented Rice Extract Powder all meet the “Yes” list for Panera, Whole Foods and Kroger. Additionally, these products can be beneficial in removing and replacing Yeast Extract and MSG.