[Survey on Working Women] Office Snacking: 'Mental Management' Over 'Hunger'; 70% Use Snacks for Stress Relief and Refreshment
Kaneka Corporation surveyed 500 working women, finding that office snacking is primarily for 'mental management' rather than just hunger. In response, they introduced 'Kaneka Q10 Fruit Gummies,' a functional food product designed to reduce temporary stress.
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Kaneka Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuhiko Fujii) conducted a survey on 500 working women aged 20-40, focusing on the mental fatigue associated with the changing season. The survey revealed that the true reason working women snack at the office is 'mental management,' rather than the superficial excuse of 'satiating hunger.'
## 1. 'Front' vs. 'Real' Reasons for Snacking: Over 70% Snack for Mental Management
While the most common 'stated' reason for snacking at work is 'satiating hunger' (57.6%), the 'real' reasons are 'refreshment between work' (41.0%) and 'stress relief' (20.6%). Combined, 72.0% snack for 'mental management,' highlighting that desk-side snacking is a crucial management behavior for mental stability.
## 2. Snacking Driven by Stress: 70% Feel the Urge
Approximately 70% (69.0%) stated they feel the urge to snack when stressed, and over half (51.0%) feel that snacking provides temporary stress relief.
## 3. Expectations for Functional Snacks
Currently, over 60% (65.2%) of working women feel guilty about snacking at work. However, if the snack offers value such as 'mental or skin care,' over half (56.4%) would prefer to eat them positively without guilt.
## Functional Gummies for Stress Management
'Kaneka Q10 Fruit Gummies' are a new functional food designed to upgrade snacking from simple hunger relief to smart 'stress care' for busy working women.
### Three Key Support Points
- **Reduces temporary stress with 'Ubiquinol (Reduced Coenzyme Q10)'**: Formulated with Kaneka's proprietary ingredient, a cell energy source.
- **Smart snacking without getting hands dirty**: Designed for easy, mess-free consumption, allowing efficient care while working.
- **Two-layer luxury texture with concentrated fruit freshness**: A soft gummy shell enveloping a juicy fruit jelly, available in four flavors: Juicy Peach, Shine Muscat, Lemon Soda, and Japanese Pear.
## 1. 'Front' vs. 'Real' Reasons for Snacking: Over 70% Snack for Mental Management
While the most common 'stated' reason for snacking at work is 'satiating hunger' (57.6%), the 'real' reasons are 'refreshment between work' (41.0%) and 'stress relief' (20.6%). Combined, 72.0% snack for 'mental management,' highlighting that desk-side snacking is a crucial management behavior for mental stability.
## 2. Snacking Driven by Stress: 70% Feel the Urge
Approximately 70% (69.0%) stated they feel the urge to snack when stressed, and over half (51.0%) feel that snacking provides temporary stress relief.
## 3. Expectations for Functional Snacks
Currently, over 60% (65.2%) of working women feel guilty about snacking at work. However, if the snack offers value such as 'mental or skin care,' over half (56.4%) would prefer to eat them positively without guilt.
## Functional Gummies for Stress Management
'Kaneka Q10 Fruit Gummies' are a new functional food designed to upgrade snacking from simple hunger relief to smart 'stress care' for busy working women.
### Three Key Support Points
- **Reduces temporary stress with 'Ubiquinol (Reduced Coenzyme Q10)'**: Formulated with Kaneka's proprietary ingredient, a cell energy source.
- **Smart snacking without getting hands dirty**: Designed for easy, mess-free consumption, allowing efficient care while working.
- **Two-layer luxury texture with concentrated fruit freshness**: A soft gummy shell enveloping a juicy fruit jelly, available in four flavors: Juicy Peach, Shine Muscat, Lemon Soda, and Japanese Pear.
FAQ
働く女性が職場で間食をする真の理由は何ですか？
調査によると、約7割以上の女性が単なる小腹満たしではなく、仕事の合間のリフレッシュやストレス緩和といった「メンタルマネジメント」を目的として間食をしています。
ストレスと間食にはどのような関係がありますか？
約69.0%の女性がストレスを感じると間食したくなると回答しており、半数以上（51.0%）が間食により一時的にストレスが軽減されると実感しています。
働く女性は間食に対してどのような感情を抱いていますか？
6割以上の女性（65.2%）が間食後に罪悪感を抱いていますが、肌やメンタルケアなどの付加価値があるものであれば、半数以上（56.4%）が前向きに食べたいと回答しています。
カネカが提案する新しいストレスケア習慣とはどのようなものですか？
機能性表示食品『わたしのチカラ®「カネカQ10®果実グミ」』を活用し、間食を単なる小腹満たしからスマートなストレスケア習慣へとアップデートすることを提案しています。
『カネカQ10®果実グミ』の特徴は何ですか？
還元型コエンザイムQ10を配合し、仕事中の一時的なストレスを軽減します。また、手が汚れず一口で食べられるスマートな形状と、果汁ジュレを包んだ2層構造の食感が特徴です。