Reducing Dietary Burdens: Cosmos Foods and Health Create Launch Keto-Friendly Freeze-Dried Foods on May 20
Cosmos Foods and Health Create have co-developed 'Keto-friendly freeze-dried foods' to support the diets of cancer patients and others. Launching on May 20, 2026, the product utilizes freeze-drying technology to reduce daily cooking burdens while allowing for long-term storage.
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Cosmos Foods Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sanda, Hyogo; CEO: Kosuke Marui), which has specialized in the freeze-drying process since its establishment in 1969, will begin general sales of a freeze-dried product suitable for the 'ketogenic diet' on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The product was co-developed with Health Create Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka; Representative Director and Doctor: Keisuke Hagihara), a company conducting research and promotional activities on ketogenic diet therapy with a focus on resilience.
This product combines Cosmos Foods' long-standing freeze-drying technology with Health Create's expertise in ketogenic diet therapy. It was developed to reduce the burden of daily meal preparation while aiming for a diet that is easy to maintain continuously without strain. By balancing convenience and taste, it proposes a new dietary option for those practicing a ketogenic diet. It is an approved dietary supplement for ketogenic use by the Japan Ketogenic Diet Association.
Regarding the development background, freeze-drying is a preservation technology that maintains the nutrients, texture, and flavor of ingredients by drying them slowly at low temperatures. Preparing nutritionally designed meals every day is not an easy task for individuals and their families. Freeze-dried foods, which can be eaten simply by adding hot water, offer great potential not only for daily life but also as a convenient meal option during emergencies or disasters when cooking facilities are limited.
From a medical perspective, the ketogenic diet therapy—which restricts carbohydrates and focuses on lipid intake—requires high precision in nutritional design and cooking management. Challenges such as the burden of meal preparation and the 'taste required to continue' the diet were evident. Therefore, both companies aimed for a 'delicious, sustainable ketogenic diet' and successfully developed a freeze-dried product combining convenience and taste.
Cosmos Foods' brand 'O-en' (meaning 'support' and 'connection') emphasizes 'safety, gentleness, and sustainability.' It aims to support those facing illness, their families, and those continuing to take on challenges. The initial product lineup includes 'Keto Beef Stew.'
This product combines Cosmos Foods' long-standing freeze-drying technology with Health Create's expertise in ketogenic diet therapy. It was developed to reduce the burden of daily meal preparation while aiming for a diet that is easy to maintain continuously without strain. By balancing convenience and taste, it proposes a new dietary option for those practicing a ketogenic diet. It is an approved dietary supplement for ketogenic use by the Japan Ketogenic Diet Association.
Regarding the development background, freeze-drying is a preservation technology that maintains the nutrients, texture, and flavor of ingredients by drying them slowly at low temperatures. Preparing nutritionally designed meals every day is not an easy task for individuals and their families. Freeze-dried foods, which can be eaten simply by adding hot water, offer great potential not only for daily life but also as a convenient meal option during emergencies or disasters when cooking facilities are limited.
From a medical perspective, the ketogenic diet therapy—which restricts carbohydrates and focuses on lipid intake—requires high precision in nutritional design and cooking management. Challenges such as the burden of meal preparation and the 'taste required to continue' the diet were evident. Therefore, both companies aimed for a 'delicious, sustainable ketogenic diet' and successfully developed a freeze-dried product combining convenience and taste.
Cosmos Foods' brand 'O-en' (meaning 'support' and 'connection') emphasizes 'safety, gentleness, and sustainability.' It aims to support those facing illness, their families, and those continuing to take on challenges. The initial product lineup includes 'Keto Beef Stew.'
FAQ
What is the product jointly developed by Cosmos Foods and Health Create?
It is a ketogenic diet compatible freeze-dried food that can be easily prepared by just adding hot water.
When will this freeze-dried food be available for general sale?
It will be available for general sale from May 20, 2026.
What is the purpose and background of the development?
The purpose is to reduce the burden of meal preparation and cooking for daily ketogenic diets, providing both convenience and deliciousness to support a diet for living with cancer.
What is a ketogenic diet?
It is a dietary therapy that restricts carbohydrates and focuses on fat intake.
What are the advantages of the freeze-dried method?
The freeze-dried method preserves the nutrients, texture, and flavor of the ingredients through low-temperature drying, allowing for long-term storage at room temperature, making it useful in both daily life and emergencies.