7-Eleven Japan Relaunches 'Seven Premium Gold Luxury Financier' with Texture Enhancements

7-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Tomohiro Akutsu) has begun the sequential release of its renewed 'Seven Premium Gold Luxury Financier' in 7-Eleven stores across Japan starting April 21 (Tue). The company also introduced new items, 'Seven Cafe Chocolate Chunk Scone' and 'Seven Cafe Galette Bretonne,' on the same day.

For the renewed financier, 7-Eleven revisited both the manufacturing process and ingredient proportions to create a two-layered texture: crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The new 'Seven Cafe Chocolate Chunk Scone' features a crumbly dough with large chocolate chunks for a satisfying bite. The 'Seven Cafe Galette Bretonne' reproduces the traditional French pastry from Brittany, offering a rich aroma of fermented butter.

## Financier Renewed with a Focus on Texture

■Seven Premium Gold Luxury Financier
Price: 188 JPY (203.04 JPY including tax)
Release Date: Sequential release starting April 21 (Tue), expanding nationwide by June
Sales Area: Nationwide

The key feature is the contrast in texture, combining a crispy exterior with a moist and buttery interior. The secret lies in a newly redesigned mold that transfers heat more effectively, allowing for thorough baking and bringing out the depth of the ingredients.

Upon the first bite, the aromatic fragrance of roasted almonds and the depth of browned butter fill the palate. Ingredient proportions were entirely overhauled; the recipe now includes domestic fermented butter combined with browned butter for added richness. Additionally, the proportion of Marcona almonds was increased, resulting in a deeper almond finish. Domestic wheat and rice oil were added to maintain the dough's moisture.

## New Baked Goods Released Simultaneously

■Seven Cafe Chocolate Chunk Scone
Price: 188 JPY (203.04 JPY including tax)
Release Date: Sequential release starting April 21 (Tue)
Sales Area: Nationwide

This satisfying scone features a soft, crumbly dough paired with prominent chocolate chunks. Heating it allows the chocolate to melt, enhancing the flavor profile.

■Seven Cafe Galette Bretonne
Price: 188 JPY (203.04 JPY including tax)
Release Date: Sequential release starting April 21 (Tue)
Sales Area: Nationwide

This item recreates the traditional Galette Bretonne from Brittany, France. It is a simple, thick shortbread that highlights the quality of ingredients, primarily using ample fermented butter.

A company representative noted: 'With the diversification of how people enjoy financiers, we noticed that customer standards for deliciousness have shifted toward texture. Building on our existing quality commitment, we developed a unique manufacturing process for this renewal to aim for a fresh-baked, specialty-store-quality experience.'