"Sukkiri Na Ramune" Wins Award at Disaster Food Contest
SiCi Co., Ltd.'s ramune candy, "Sukkiri Na Ramune," has won an award at the Disaster Food Contest. It was recognized as a "new generation emergency food" for its four functions—glucose, citric acid, salt, and lactic acid bacteria—condensed into one tablet, suitable for both daily use and emergencies.
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Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture-based SiCi Co., Ltd. developed the ramune candy "Sukkiri Na Ramune," which has won an award at the Disaster Food Contest (https://saigaisyoku.com/). It was recognized as a "new generation emergency food" for its four functions—glucose, citric acid, salt, and lactic acid bacteria—condensed into one tablet, making it suitable for both daily use and emergencies.
## ■ Overview of the Award
"Otsu de Lactic Acid Sukkiri Na Ramune" (Sold by: SiCi Co., Ltd., Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture) won an award at the Disaster Food Contest (Organizer: https://saigaisyoku.com/), which evaluates the quality, usefulness, and storability of emergency foods.
The Disaster Food Contest is an initiative that comprehensively evaluates the safety, practicality, and nutritional balance of food in emergencies, and this product was recognized as meeting these criteria. Its ability for room temperature and long-term storage, along with its compact individual packaging design, were key points of evaluation.
## ■ Features of Sukkiri Na Ramune
"Sukkiri Na Ramune" is a functional ramune candy with the following four functions in one tablet:
### **(1) Glucose (Brain Activity Support)**
Although the brain accounts for only about 2% of body weight, it consumes about 20% of the body's total energy. The fast-acting glucose contained in this product contributes to maintaining concentration for work and study, and also helps prevent a decline in judgment during disasters.
### **(2) Citric Acid (Fatigue Recovery Support)**
It contains a well-balanced blend of citric acid, which promotes the metabolism of accumulated fatigue substances (lactic acid) in the body and efficiently generates energy. It supports fatigue recovery in situations with high physical and mental stress, such as evacuation life.
### **(3) Salt/Sodium (Dehydration/Electrolyte Care)**
Each tablet contains approximately 0.1g of salt equivalent, designed to be close to the sodium-to-potassium ratio (3:1) found in sweat. It also meets the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's recommended intake of "0.1-0.2% saline solution," enabling effective salt replenishment for heatstroke prevention and dehydration.
### **(4) High-Concentration Lactic Acid Bacteria EF-2001 Strain (Gut Health Support)**
Each tablet contains 10 billion high-concentration lactic acid bacteria (heat-sterilized and heat-resistant). The gut environment is deeply involved in immunity and mental health, supporting physical condition maintenance from within during stressful situations. Furthermore, its pocket-sized pouch makes it easy to carry, enhancing its practicality as a disaster preparedness item.
## ■ Development Background and Social Significance
In recent years, while awareness of "food safety" has increased in Japan, the importance of the gut environment has become widely recognized. Simultaneously, with the frequent occurrence of large-scale earthquakes and heavy rains, interest in emergency food has rapidly grown.
Moreover, as survey results show that approximately 81% of working adults feel they "cannot concentrate during work" (according to PR TIMES) and approximately 78% of junior high school students respond that they "cannot concentrate during home study" (according to Meiko Gijuku), brain energy deficiency and gut environment imbalance have become widespread issues in modern society.
Against this background, Representative Tomoko Kamiaraiso, under the philosophy of "delivering safe, secure, and delicious snacks that everyone can enjoy worldwide," aims to provide daily snacks that support health and concentration while also serving as reliable emergency food.
## ■ Overview of the Award
"Otsu de Lactic Acid Sukkiri Na Ramune" (Sold by: SiCi Co., Ltd., Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture) won an award at the Disaster Food Contest (Organizer: https://saigaisyoku.com/), which evaluates the quality, usefulness, and storability of emergency foods.
The Disaster Food Contest is an initiative that comprehensively evaluates the safety, practicality, and nutritional balance of food in emergencies, and this product was recognized as meeting these criteria. Its ability for room temperature and long-term storage, along with its compact individual packaging design, were key points of evaluation.
## ■ Features of Sukkiri Na Ramune
"Sukkiri Na Ramune" is a functional ramune candy with the following four functions in one tablet:
### **(1) Glucose (Brain Activity Support)**
Although the brain accounts for only about 2% of body weight, it consumes about 20% of the body's total energy. The fast-acting glucose contained in this product contributes to maintaining concentration for work and study, and also helps prevent a decline in judgment during disasters.
### **(2) Citric Acid (Fatigue Recovery Support)**
It contains a well-balanced blend of citric acid, which promotes the metabolism of accumulated fatigue substances (lactic acid) in the body and efficiently generates energy. It supports fatigue recovery in situations with high physical and mental stress, such as evacuation life.
### **(3) Salt/Sodium (Dehydration/Electrolyte Care)**
Each tablet contains approximately 0.1g of salt equivalent, designed to be close to the sodium-to-potassium ratio (3:1) found in sweat. It also meets the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's recommended intake of "0.1-0.2% saline solution," enabling effective salt replenishment for heatstroke prevention and dehydration.
### **(4) High-Concentration Lactic Acid Bacteria EF-2001 Strain (Gut Health Support)**
Each tablet contains 10 billion high-concentration lactic acid bacteria (heat-sterilized and heat-resistant). The gut environment is deeply involved in immunity and mental health, supporting physical condition maintenance from within during stressful situations. Furthermore, its pocket-sized pouch makes it easy to carry, enhancing its practicality as a disaster preparedness item.
## ■ Development Background and Social Significance
In recent years, while awareness of "food safety" has increased in Japan, the importance of the gut environment has become widely recognized. Simultaneously, with the frequent occurrence of large-scale earthquakes and heavy rains, interest in emergency food has rapidly grown.
Moreover, as survey results show that approximately 81% of working adults feel they "cannot concentrate during work" (according to PR TIMES) and approximately 78% of junior high school students respond that they "cannot concentrate during home study" (according to Meiko Gijuku), brain energy deficiency and gut environment imbalance have become widespread issues in modern society.
Against this background, Representative Tomoko Kamiaraiso, under the philosophy of "delivering safe, secure, and delicious snacks that everyone can enjoy worldwide," aims to provide daily snacks that support health and concentration while also serving as reliable emergency food.