Itameshi Cuisine is the impossibly delicious melding of Italian cooking with Japanese ingredients. And while Italian pasta had already made its way to Japan back in the Edo period (1603 – 1868), it wasn’t until the American occupation of Japan after the second World War that classic Italian dishes like spaghetti came onto the scene…

It’s time to reinvent pizza… again! And the good news: It’s healthier than ever. While many vegans and health-conscious consumers have adopted cauliflower crust as the ingredient of choice when making their own pie, a new trend is emerging that has Nikken Foods’ seal of approval for being as delicious as it is healthy. Say…

After making that first fire, it probably didn’t take long for our ancestors to get a bit curious and place their latest catch on a nearby stone so they could enjoy the smoky, tasty result. Whatever way smoked foods actually originated, the flavor profile has been pursued and perfected ever since. Indigenous cultures in the…

More and more consumers are looking for earthy flavors when ordering their next meal or picking their next product off the shelf. Thanks to the “better-for-you” food choices that have powered an all-natural ingredient movement, earthy flavors are a big part of the conversation for restaurant and food and beverage CPG brands as they seek…

Everyone is looking for ways to relax the day to day anxieties that can take a toll on your mind, body and environment. Consumers are seeking out the ingredients for good mood food that solve for their well-being as well as their eco-friendly goals. When a health-conscious lifestyle drives the choices for what foods you…

Place frozen strawberries in a bowl. Microwave until completely thawed and puree in food processor. Set aside. Measure and mix ingredients for smokey concentrate. Set aside. In a separate bowl, measure sugar. Into a non-stick pot, measure lemon juice, pectin and strawberries. On high heat, stirring constantly, bring the contents of the pot to a…

Measure and add ingredients into a mixing bowl. Stir until ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Who said bucket lists can’t be delicious too? At Nikken Foods, our wanderlust often has us skipping the landmarks on our travels in favor of sampling the unique cuisines native to each country we visit. Famous international foods add flavor to the rich culture and heritage found in each corner of the globe. (Be sure…

When did snacks start replacing traditional meals? Now that the health and quality options match the convenience factor, snacking trends are off the charts for 2020. A 2017 report by Nielsen found the snacking business had grown globally to $3.4B. Technomic’s 2018 Snacking Occasion report found that 34% more consumers were making time for healthy…

In these times of uncertainty, there’s still one thing you can control: your diet. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new normal – and it’s a bit more anxiety-ridden than we’d like to admit. Often breaking daily routines and dealing with ongoing, stressful environments is the first reason people betray their healthy eating habits and…