80-Year-Old Traditional Snack Maker Behind a Long-Selling Donut Releases New 'Setouchi Lemon' Moist Mini Donut
Tokyo Karinto Co., Ltd. released the 'Setouchi Lemon Mini Ring Donut' on April 6, 2026. This bite-sized treat uses safe, wax-free Setouchi lemons, capitalizing on the 5th Donut Boom.
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Tokyo Karinto Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo) released a new "Setouchi Lemon Mini Ring Donut" on Monday, April 6, 2026, using carefully selected ingredients to allow you to enjoy the scent of lemon and a moist texture. It is a bite-sized donut that lets you easily enjoy a refreshing flavor perfect for the spring and summer seasons.
The "Setouchi Lemon Mini Ring Donut" is a mini donut that uses Setouchi lemons (provenance certified) and allows you to enjoy the deliciousness of carefully selected ingredients. Because it is a soft, moist, and bite-sized donut, it can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations, from children to the elderly.
[Development Background]
It is said that we are currently in the midst of the "5th Donut Boom," which has continued long since 2022. Amidst this, our company has been researching and studying various types of donuts while putting effort into developing mini ring donuts utilizing the know-how of our long-selling "Jersey Milk Donut," which has been on the market for 21 years. This time, as the core of donut product development, a veteran researcher who designs the manufacturing process and formulation took charge of the entire process from concept planning to commercialization—a first-time endeavor for us. As a result, the special "Setouchi Lemon Mini Ring Donut," which can be enjoyed refreshingly even in the spring and summer seasons, was born.
This product uses the juice of "Setouchi Lemons" grown in the Setouchi region, focusing on filling the mouth with a subtle sweetness and fresh aroma felt within a refreshing acidity. In addition, because Setouchi lemons are "safe and secure" ingredients that do not use preservatives or waxes after harvesting, and by pursuing a soft and moist donut texture, we have finished it as a donut that can be easily enjoyed by people of all ages.
[About Setouchi Lemons]
The warm climate of the Setouchi region is said to be suitable for lemon cultivation due to the low number of typhoons and scarce rainfall. Lemons produced in the coastal areas of the Setouchi Inland Sea are called "Setouchi Lemons" and have gained popularity in recent years due to their refreshing acidity and fresh aroma being highly evaluated.
[Product Overview]
■ Product Name: Setouchi Lemon Mini Ring Donut
■ Content: 120g (Individually wrapped)
The "Setouchi Lemon Mini Ring Donut" is a mini donut that uses Setouchi lemons (provenance certified) and allows you to enjoy the deliciousness of carefully selected ingredients. Because it is a soft, moist, and bite-sized donut, it can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations, from children to the elderly.
[Development Background]
It is said that we are currently in the midst of the "5th Donut Boom," which has continued long since 2022. Amidst this, our company has been researching and studying various types of donuts while putting effort into developing mini ring donuts utilizing the know-how of our long-selling "Jersey Milk Donut," which has been on the market for 21 years. This time, as the core of donut product development, a veteran researcher who designs the manufacturing process and formulation took charge of the entire process from concept planning to commercialization—a first-time endeavor for us. As a result, the special "Setouchi Lemon Mini Ring Donut," which can be enjoyed refreshingly even in the spring and summer seasons, was born.
This product uses the juice of "Setouchi Lemons" grown in the Setouchi region, focusing on filling the mouth with a subtle sweetness and fresh aroma felt within a refreshing acidity. In addition, because Setouchi lemons are "safe and secure" ingredients that do not use preservatives or waxes after harvesting, and by pursuing a soft and moist donut texture, we have finished it as a donut that can be easily enjoyed by people of all ages.
[About Setouchi Lemons]
The warm climate of the Setouchi region is said to be suitable for lemon cultivation due to the low number of typhoons and scarce rainfall. Lemons produced in the coastal areas of the Setouchi Inland Sea are called "Setouchi Lemons" and have gained popularity in recent years due to their refreshing acidity and fresh aroma being highly evaluated.
[Product Overview]
■ Product Name: Setouchi Lemon Mini Ring Donut
■ Content: 120g (Individually wrapped)