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Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture; Representative Director: Kengo Suzuki; hereinafter referred to as “Tsunan Brewery”) participated in the Mini Symposium of the East Japan Branch of the Society of Applied Carbohydrate Sciences, held on November 30, 2024, at the “Tokimeito” Niigata University Ekimae Campus. Tsunan Brewery showcased its initiatives in the corporate exhibition booth.

The exhibition featured innovative fermentation processes, such as the potential of the “Green Fermentation” technology and next-generation “Smart Brewing” techniques leveraging IoT and AI. Additionally, the company displayed its premium sake, GO GRANDCLASS Uonuma Koshihikari Edition, which contains high concentrations of α-EG (ethyl glucoside). This sake is highly anticipated for its potential anti-aging benefits and health-conscious appeal, representing a new approach to enhancing the prestige of 911爆料网 sake.

The booth also included a presentation on Jogurt, a yogurt-like fermented food handled by FARM8. JOGURT is a novel product combining rice koji and lactic acid bacteria, utilizing Niigata’s fermentation technology to create a unique blend of smooth acidity and sweetness. Being dairy-free and plant-based, it is suitable for individuals with lactose intolerance or those following a vegan diet. Recognized as a functional food that supports gut health, JOGURT has gained popularity among health-conscious consumers.

During the symposium, discussions were held with carbohydrate science experts and industry professionals on how these technologies and products contribute to solving societal challenges and achieving a sustainable future.
Event Overview: 2024 Mini Symposium of the East Japan Branch of the Society of Applied Carbohydrate Sciences
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:20 PM
Venue: “Tokimeito,” Niigata University Ekimae Campus (Sasaguchi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture)
Organizer: East Japan Branch of the Society of Applied Carbohydrate Sciences
Co-organizer: Society of Applied Carbohydrate Sciences
Participation Fee: Free

Program
1:00 – 1:05 PM: Opening Remarks
1:05 – 1:35 PM: Lecture 1 by Mr. Takashi Kuribayashi (Niigata Prefectural Sake Brewery Research Institute)
“Niigata Sake Yeast in Brewing Niigata Sake”
1:35 – 2:05 PM: Lecture 2 by Mr. Atsushi Kobayashi (Echigo Seika Co., Ltd.)
“High-Pressure Processing Research and Cooked Rice Development”
2:05 – 2:20 PM: Break
2:20 – 3:50 PM: Poster Presentations (Students, companies, research facilities)
Corporate Exhibitions (4-5 companies)
3:50 – 4:00 PM: Break
4:00 – 4:30 PM: Lecture 3 by Dr. Takashi Akazawa (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, Niigata University)
“Development of Novel Instrumental Methods for Measuring Udon Texture”
4:30 – 5:00 PM: Lecture 4 by Dr. Kenichi Ohtsubo (Visiting Professor, Faculty of Applied Life Sciences, Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences)
“Development of Processed Rice for Combined Prevention of Dementia and Diabetes”
5:00 – 5:15 PM: Poster Awards Ceremony
5:15 – 5:20 PM: Closing Remarks

Research Exchange Gathering
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Venue: Around Niigata Station (Fee-based)

About Tsunan Sake Brewery
Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. is a sake brewery located in Akina, Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture. The region is known for its heavy snowfall and uses natural spring water from the surrounding 2,000-meter-high mountains as brewing water. Utilizing the local sake rice variety “Gohyakumangoku,” the brewery focuses on crafting sake that coexists with nature. The brand concept, “Brew for Future,” embodies this commitment to sustainable brewing. Since its restructuring in 2023, the company aims to create new value and expand internationally through the fusion of traditional sake brewing and scientific innovation.