iSDG Broccoli Stem Sticks with Shichimi Soy Mayo Flavor Wins One Star at ITI (International Taste Institute) 2026 Evaluation!

Ishoku Dougen.com Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture; President: Yoji Natsume), a company engaged in the manufacturing and sales of health foods, food products, hygiene supplies, and cosmetics, announced that its product "iSDG Broccoli Stem Sticks with Shichimi Soy Mayo Flavor" has won a One Star award at the 2026 evaluation conducted by ITI (International Taste Institute), a prestigious organization composed of top chefs and sommeliers worldwide.

Guided by our motto, "Supporting everyday health through the principle of food as medicine," we will continue striving to create products that delight our customers.

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Founded in 2011, our company began with the development and sales of health foods. Committed to delivering safety and peace of mind to our customers, we have rigorously implemented quality controls tailored to each product and continuously developed items that support customer well-being. True to our company name's concept of "food as medicine," we launched the "iSDG Broccoli Stem Sticks with Shichimi Soy Mayo Flavor" in September 2024, aiming to offer a delicious and health-conscious snack that is easy to enjoy.

Award-Winning Product

iSDG Broccoli Stem Sticks with Shichimi Soy Mayo Flavor — One Star ☆

1 A perfectly balanced flavor combining spiciness, umami, and creaminess

This product features the sharp kick of shichimi spice blended with the savory depth of soy sauce, enhanced by the creamy richness of mayonnaise, creating a well-rounded and satisfying taste.

2 A health-conscious snack rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C

Each pack (45g) contains 7.7g of dietary fiber and 24.8mg of vitamin C. This makes it an ideal snack for health-focused consumers seeking an easy way to consume essential nutrients.

3 Contributing to reducing food waste

Broccoli was added as the 15th designated vegetable in 2026. Broccoli stems account for approximately 35% of the entire vegetable (※2). Discarding the stems after consuming only the florets results in wasting about one-third of the whole broccoli. By transforming these stems into snacks, this product helps reduce food waste.

※1 "Designated vegetables" are key vegetables defined by the government as essential to daily life due to their high consumption levels.

※2 Source: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (Eighth Revision, Supplement 2023)

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About ITI (International Taste Institute) and the Evaluation

ITI (International Taste Institute) is one of the world’s leading independent organizations for evaluating and certifying the taste of food and beverage products globally. Based in Brussels, Belgium, its panel consists of over 200 top-tier chefs and sommeliers from more than 20 countries, all affiliated with renowned culinary associations and the International Sommelier Association.

The evaluation does not rank products against each other but assesses each entry individually. Conducted under strict blind-testing conditions, all packaging and identifying features are removed. Only products achieving a sensory analysis score of 70% or higher from the judges are eligible to receive the Superior Taste Award.