FANCL and Tsuruha Drug Provide a Place to Learn About Food Through Germinated Brown Rice Curry

FANCL Corporation and Tsuruha Corporation (Headquarters: Sapporo, Hokkaido; President: Masahiro Yahata; hereinafter "Tsuruha Drug") co-hosted a food education lecture for about 30 children and their guardians at the children's cafeteria "Hidamari Shokudo" in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Since 2023, FANCL has been promoting "food education" activities using germinated brown rice and Aojiru (green juice). These activities aim to help children and the local community acquire knowledge about food and nutrition, as well as the ability to choose well-balanced meals. Through these efforts, FANCL aims to contribute to solving social issues, such as building healthy bodies for the future and improving pre-disease states.

Tsuruha Drug implements various initiatives, such as offering advice on meals and lifestyle habits at stores where registered dietitians are stationed, to support the healthy living of local residents.

https://www.tsuruha.co.jp/service/nutritionist/

This current initiative was realized after FANCL's private brand of germinated brown rice began being sold at Tsuruha Drug stores.

On the day of the event, employees from both companies served as instructors. A registered dietitian from Tsuruha Drug conducted a lecture on basic nutrition, while FANCL introduced the components and nutrients contained in germinated brown rice in an easy-to-understand quiz format. Participants learned about the importance of food and the basics of nutrition while having fun.

At the end of the lecture, everyone tasted curry made with germinated brown rice, enjoying a pleasant mealtime. Participants shared comments such as, "It was my first time eating germinated brown rice, but it was delicious," "Germinated brown rice is sweet when chewed and pairs well with curry," and "The quizzes made learning fun."

FANCL and Tsuruha Drug will actively continue to collaborate, leveraging their respective strengths to contribute to the healthy living of local residents. They plan to continuously co-host food education activities at children's cafeterias to help improve the health awareness of children and people in the community.

[Overview of the Event on the Day]
Venue: Children's cafeteria "Hidamari Shokudo" in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture
Participants: About 30 children and their guardians
Content:
- Basic nutrition lecture by a Tsuruha Drug registered dietitian
- Introduction of components and nutrients of germinated brown rice by FANCL (quiz format)
- Tasting of germinated brown rice curry

[FANCL Germinated Brown Rice (Image shows exclusive product for Tsuruha)]
[Features]
FANCL's germinated brown rice is made by slowly germinating brown rice using a unique proprietary method. You can effectively take in health-supporting components such as oryzanol and ferulic acid contained in the rice bran.
Furthermore, the germination process increases sweetness and creates a chewy, pop-in-your-mouth texture. It is delicious to eat either on its own or mixed with white rice.

[Volume / Price]
750g / 861 yen (tax included)