Kobe's 'Tatatado' Relaunches Popular Allergy-Friendly Cheesecake with Fermented Soy Milk Innovation

Tatatado (operated by Honey Mother Co., Ltd., Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture), a brand promoting new ways to enjoy rice through rice-based sweets, noodles, and amazake gelato, has relaunched its popular store-exclusive 'rice cheesecake' with a refreshed recipe, available from May 15. The key upgrade is the use of house-made organic soy yogurt fermented with 100% plant-based lactic acid bacteria derived from okara. The house-made cheese-flavored cream, crafted over approximately 20 hours from fermentation to straining, offers a smooth acidity and rich depth of flavor, perfectly complementing the crisp organic rice flour cookie base. Its refreshing taste appeals to both those with and without food allergies, making it ideal for gifts and souvenirs.

The rich umami achieved through carefully selected lactic acid bacteria and a 20-hour preparation process is enhanced by the organic rice flour crust.

[In-store only]

Rice Cheesecake

750 yen per slice (tax included)

[Available on online store]

Rice Cheesecake (frozen), 15cm (No. 5)
4,800 yen (tax included), shipping fee separate
*Also available at physical stores

The secret to its deliciousness lies in the house-made cheese-flavored cream base, prepared over approximately 20 hours. House-made yogurt, fermented for 12 hours using organic soy milk and 100% plant-based lactic acid bacteria, is then slowly strained over 8 hours. To this, organic cane sugar, coconut oil, cashew nuts, and organic lemon juice are added. The result is a deep, complex flavor profile with a smooth mouthfeel, balanced richness, and a pleasant tang. The bottom crust, made with premium ingredients like organic rice flour, domestically produced rapeseed oil, and organic maple syrup, is precisely calibrated to the millimeter in thickness, creating a crisp texture that perfectly supports the creamy filling.

• Uses house-made yogurt fermented with 'Aoyama-YC strain' lactic acid bacteria from okara, which survive to reach the intestines.
• Healthy eating experience without wheat, dairy, eggs, or refined sugar—suitable for gifting to anyone.
• A perfect blend of rich creaminess and balanced acidity, satisfying even those accustomed to traditional cheesecakes.
• Uses rice flour milled from organic rice sourced directly from farmers.
• An original product developed and manufactured entirely in-house, from recipe creation to production.

About Tatatado

Under the slogan 'Deliciousness born from rice, inspired by people,' Tatatado is a brand dedicated to creating 'barrier-free deliciousness' that everyone—regardless of dietary restrictions like allergies—can enjoy together. Since its launch in spring 2022, backed by partnerships with rice farmers practicing environmentally friendly agriculture, the brand has been promoting diverse plant-based (animal-free) foods centered on rice. In April 2023, it opened its physical store, 'Tatatado Kitchen & Store,' in Mikage, Kobe.

Address: 1-23-12 Mikagegunke, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 658-0048

Business Hours: 11:00–18:00

Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays

Phone: 078-855-3358

Access: 6-minute walk from Hankyu 'Mikage' Station

Website: https://tatatado.jp/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatatado_official/

About Honey Mother Co., Ltd.

Operating under the concept of 'Food and Lifestyle that Builds Tomorrow,' Honey Mother Co., Ltd. manages two brands—'Honey Mother' and 'Tatatado'—centered on food import and sales, as well as the planning, manufacturing, and sales of original food and lifestyle goods. Founded in Kobe in 1998, when Manuka honey was barely available in Japan, the company has imported and sold New Zealand Manuka honey, honey, and organic teas based on the principle of offering products safe enough for one's own family. Since 2014, it has run plant-based (animal-free) cooking classes, and since 2017, it has begun manufacturing and selling sweets free of dairy, eggs, wheat, and refined sugar. As more people avoid animal products due to allergies, gluten-free lifestyles, or environmental awareness, the company values 'barrier-free deliciousness' that everyone can share.

Address: 4-8-8 Mikagenakamachi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe 658-0054

Business Hours: 11:00–18:00

Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays

Phone: 078-224-5439

Access: 6-minute walk from Hanshin 'Mikage' Station

Website: https://honeymother.jp/

Corporate Profile: https://corporate.honeymother.jp/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeymother_kobe/