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Grillable Donut Snacks

Ishikawa's Two-Minute Japanese Donut Treat Can Be Prepared in the Toaster

— February 28, 2017 — World
The ISHIKAWA 'Okara Donut to Grill in Toaster' is a unique Japanese donut snack that can be prepared in the toaster at home in just a matter of minutes.

The donut is made from Okara, also known as soy pulp, which is made from the insoluble parts of the soybean after it is filtered during the production of soy milk. As soy and tofu are both incredibly versatile, there are also a number of ways that this Japanese donut snack can be enjoyed. For instance, ISHIKAWA recommends serving it with a topping of custard cream and brown sugar, or banana, marshmallows and almond, or making 'Okara Donut French Toast.'

For effortless gifting, online retailer Takaski offers a place where consumers can purchase the donut snack online and opt to have it wrapped in traditional Japanese furoshiki cloth.
Trend Themes
1. Grillable Donut Snacks - The trend towards unique and unconventional snacks made from unexpected ingredients like Okara presents an opportunity for the development of new and innovative flavors and textures.
2. Toaster Snack Revolution - The trend towards convenient and easy-to-prepare snacks like the Ishikawa Okara Donut creates opportunities for further innovations in toaster snacks.
3. Sustainability & Food Waste Reduction - The trend towards using ingredients that would traditionally be considered waste, like Okara, to produce new and exciting food products aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability and food waste reduction across the food industry.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing - The use of unique ingredients like Okara presents an opportunity for food manufacturers to develop and market new and innovative products to meet consumer demand for unique and exciting snacks.
2. Online Retail - The availability of the Ishikawa Okara Donut for online purchase and gifting presents an opportunity for online retailers to capture a share of the growing market for unique and niche food products.
3. Sustainable Food Production - The use of Okara to produce the Ishikawa Donut aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainable food production and presents an opportunity for companies in the food industry to develop and market new sustainable products.
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