Asuzac Foods Launches Three Types of Udon Soup with Ingredients at 7-Eleven, Ready in Seconds with Hot or Cold Water

Asuzac Foods, a developer and manufacturer of dried food products such as freeze-dried and air-dried items, is launching its 'Udon Soup with Ingredients' series exclusively at 7-Eleven stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Nagano region starting May 25, 2026.

[Udon Soup with Ingredients Series]
This series eliminates the need to prepare or cook ingredients. By simply pouring hot water (or cold water) over the soup base, users can create a rich udon soup that, when combined with a single serving of udon noodles, creates a complete meal. The gentle freeze-drying process preserves the natural flavors of the ingredients.

[Convenient Stock for Emergencies]
Because it is easily prepared with hot or cold water, it is ideal for pantry stocking. With a serving of udon, you can enjoy a meal with ingredients instantly, whenever you want. The product is shelf-stable, lightweight, and space-saving, making it an excellent candidate for 'rolling stock' disaster preparedness.

[Mitigating Shopping Stress During Heatwaves]
Recent data suggests that about 30% of consumers have reduced their shopping frequency due to recent heatwaves, leading to changes in purchasing behavior. As this product can be stored at room temperature, it pairs perfectly with frozen udon, a pantry staple, to create a quick meal. The soup is ready with just water, and the noodles can be prepared in a microwave, keeping the kitchen cool and minimizing cooking stress during the hot summer.

[Cost-Performance in an Inflationary Era]
With rising prices, combining this soup base at 230 yen (excluding tax) with frozen udon results in a complete meal for around 300 yen. It offers a low-cost, convenient solution for busy days without sacrificing satisfaction.

[Product Features]
- Pork Kimchi: Add 130ml of hot water for a dipping sauce with domestic pork, bunashimeji mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, spinach, and Chinese cabbage. Features a spicy kick from doubanjiang, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers.
- Slimy & Sticky Bukkake: Add 80ml of water to enjoy a soup with three types of sticky ingredients: Japanese yam, okra, and mekabu seaweed. Combines bonito and kombu dashi with a refreshing touch of Japanese ginger.
- Beef & Burdock Root: Add 200ml of hot water for a soup that highlights the texture and aroma of burdock, the umami of fried eggplant, and the flavor of beef, perfectly suited for hot udon noodles.

[Product Overview]
- Products: Udon Soup Base Pork Kimchi (14.7g), Sticky Bukkake Udon Soup Base (10.4g), Beef & Burdock Udon Soup Base (16.2g).
- Release Date: May 25, 2026.
- Price: 230 yen (excluding tax) / 248.4 yen (including tax).
- Availability: 7-Eleven stores in the Tokyo metropolitan and Nagano areas.