"Mentai France Baked In-Store" to be Released Sequentially from Tuesday, April 7th! The Rich Flavor of Mentaiko Sauce Spreads and a Chewy Texture
Seven-Eleven Japan is launching a renewed version of their popular 'Mentai France' from their 'Seven Cafe Bakery' line, available sequentially from April 7th. This product features the savory taste of mentaiko sauce that spreads with each bite and the chewy texture of freshly baked French bread.
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Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tomohiro Akutsu) will sequentially launch a renewed version of a standard product, "Mentai France Baked In-Store," from its "Seven Cafe Bakery" line, which offers freshly baked goods from in-store ovens, at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from Tuesday, April 7th. (*1)
The "Seven Cafe Bakery" is highly popular for offering an authentic taste experience at convenience stores, where customers can enjoy the aroma and texture of freshly baked goods thanks to in-store ovens.
"Mentai France Baked In-Store" is characterized by the rich flavor of mentaiko sauce that spreads with each bite and the chewy texture of freshly baked French bread. Please enjoy the freshly made taste at participating stores near you.
*1 Limited to participating stores
Website URL: https://www.sej.co.jp/products/sevencafebakery/
Delicious Mentaiko Sauce Spreads. A Renewed Standard Product Now Available
■ Mentai France Baked In-Store
Price: 232 yen (250.56 yen including tax)
Release Date: Sequentially from Tuesday, April 7th
Sales Area: Hokkaido, Saitama Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture, Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kinki
Release Date: Sequentially from Tuesday, April 14th
Sales Area: Tohoku, Ibaraki Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture, Koshinetsu, Hokuriku, Tokai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu
Please check the website for stores that carry Seven Cafe Bakery products.
URL: https://www.sej.co.jp/products/sevencafebakery/
Chewy textured dough
We bake French bread dough at high temperatures to achieve a fragrant exterior and a chewy interior.
Mentaiko sauce with spreading umami
Mentaiko, butter, mayonnaise, and other ingredients are combined to create a rich mentaiko sauce whose umami spreads with every bite. It's an addictive flavor where you can also enjoy the fragrance of the baked mentaiko sauce.
"Seven Cafe Bakery" Product Lineup (Examples)
■ Apple Pie Baked In-Store
Price: 260 yen (280.80 yen including tax)
Sales Area: Nationwide (excluding Okinawa Prefecture)
*Limited to participating stores
This apple pie combines apple pulp and apple sauce, allowing you to enjoy the fruity taste from the first bite. The pie crust, made with fermented butter, spreads a rich aroma.
Press Release URL: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000698.000155396.html
■ Curry Bread Fried In-Store
Price: 149 yen (160.92 yen including tax)
Sales Area: Nationwide
The bread dough is fluffy, and the exterior is crispy. The curry roux uses onions sautéed until caramelized. Over 30 types of spices are blended and simmered with bouillon to condense the umami of vegetables.
■ Fluffy Melon Pan Baked In-Store
Price: 149 yen (160.92 yen including tax)
Sales Area: Nationwide (excluding Okinawa Prefecture)
*Limited to participating stores
The most popular Seven Cafe Bakery product. This melon pan features a richly flavored, moist dough with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior.
■ Crispy Croissant Baked In-Store
Price: 176 yen (190.08 yen including tax)
Sales Area: Nationwide (excluding Okinawa Prefecture)
*Limited to participating stores
A butter-rich croissant with a crispy texture.
■ Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked In-Store
Price: 186 yen (200.88 yen including tax)
Sales Area: Nationwide (excluding Okinawa Prefecture)
*Limited to participating stores
A new texture chocolate chip cookie that offers a contrasting experience of crispy outside and moist inside.
■ Sausage Donut Fried In-Store
Price: 149 yen (160.92 yen including tax)
Sales Area: Nationwide (excluding Hokkaido)
Pork sausage wrapped in chewy bread dough. It is sized and priced to be easily picked up for snacks or treats.
■ Sugar Donut Fried In-Store
Price: 130 yen (140.40 yen including tax)
Sales Area: Nationwide (excluding Hokkaido, and some stores in Kanagawa Prefecture)
Enjoy a fluffy textured donut, freshly fried and sprinkled with granulated sugar.
*When purchasing, please take the sugar, put it in the bag, shake, and then eat.
Please check here for participating stores and products.
URL: https://www.sej.co.jp/products/sevencafebakery/
Comment from the Person in Charge
The "Mentai France Baked In-Store," which will be launched this time, uses a fragrant and chewy French bread dough with a mentaiko sauce made by combining mentaiko, butter, and mayonnaise. With each bite, you can enjoy the spreading umami of mentaiko and the aroma of the fragrant French bread. Please savor the authentic taste baked in-store!
*Prices may vary by store.
*Tax-included prices are shown with an 8% consumption tax applied under the reduced tax rate system.
*Products may no longer be available at stores if the planned quantity runs out or due to various circumstances.
*Some stores may not carry certain products or may have different product names/specifications.
*Images are for illustration purposes only.
* Click here for sales area divisions for products: https://www.sej.co.jp/products/area/
*Information is current as of now. Please check the website for the latest information.
FAQ
What is the release date for Seven-Eleven Japan's renewed Mentai France product?
The renewed Mentai France is released sequentially starting from Tuesday, April 7th.
Which brand is launching the updated Mentai France in its Seven Cafe Bakery line?
Seven-Eleven Japan is launching the updated Mentai France in its Seven Cafe Bakery line.
What flavor characteristic defines the mentaiko sauce in Seven-Eleven's Mentai France?
The mentaiko sauce in Mentai France spreads its savory taste with each bite.
What texture does the French bread in Seven-Eleven's Mentai France offer?
The French bread in Mentai France offers a chewy texture when freshly baked.
On what date does the sequential release of Seven Cafe Bakery's Mentai France begin?
The sequential release of Seven Cafe Bakery's Mentai France begins on April 7th.