Enjoying Familiar Meals Forever: 'Yasashii Kondate Smooth Sweet Potato and Chestnut Kinton' Wins Gold at the 11th Nursing Care Food & Smile Care Food Competition

Kewpie Corporation's 'Yasashii Kondate Smooth Sweet Potato and Chestnut Kinton' has won the Gold Award in the 'Food for People with Swallowing Difficulties' category at the 11th Nursing Care Food & Smile Care Food Competition, hosted by The Japan Food Journal. The award-winning product, launched last September, falls under the 'No Chewing Required' category of Universal Design Food (UDF). While these products are soft enough for those with weak swallowing abilities, they are often difficult to prepare at home. This product also provides 3.1g of dietary fiber and 124mg of calcium per serving. Kewpie aims to help elderly people enjoy familiar tastes, such as those from New Year's dishes, for as long as possible. Furthermore, the product serves as a 'ready-to-use' solution for 'business caregivers'—people balancing work and family care—by reducing cooking time and mental stress. Kewpie remains committed to supporting the 'food safety' and 'comfortable living' of all caregivers and care recipients.