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Microwavable Oden Comfort Foods

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Toyo Offers a Classic Japanese Favorite to Keep Warm this Winter

— November 26, 2020 — Lifestyle
Oden is a popular fish cake stew that is often enjoyed in Japan and other parts of the world. Toyo now offers a more convenient option of the traditional dish. During the colder seasons, many like to warm up with a bowl of stewed vegetables and fish cake.

This can be a tedious process and Toyo launches the 'Oden Wafu Dashi' as the quick and easy solution. The snack is a tall cup that can be prepared using only a few simple steps without the need to add water at all. It is recommended to simply peel back the paper and put in the microwave. The contents in the Oden include egg, konnyaku, roasted chikuwa fish cake, daikon radish, and stock.

Image Credit: Toyo Beverage
Trend Themes
1. Convenient Comfort Foods - The demand for pre-packaged and microwaveable comfort foods is on the rise, providing an opportunity for brands to innovate and offer quick and easy solutions for consumers.
2. Streamlined Food Preparation - Consumers are seeking hassle-free cooking options that eliminate the need for multiple steps or additional ingredients, creating space for brands to develop easy-to-prepare food products.
3. Authentic Flavors in Convenient Packaging - There is a growing market for traditional dishes packaged in convenient formats, allowing consumers to enjoy authentic flavors without the time-consuming preparation process.
Industry Implications
1. Frozen Food Industry - The frozen food industry can capitalize on the demand for convenient comfort foods by introducing a range of pre-packaged, microwaveable options that offer the flavors of popular dishes like Oden.
2. Snack Food Industry - The snack food industry can explore the development of ready-to-eat cups containing traditional comfort foods like Oden, targeting consumers who seek quick and satisfying snacks.
3. Packaging Industry - The packaging industry can contribute to disruptive innovation by creating packaging solutions that ensure the convenience and freshness of pre-packaged comfort foods for an extended shelf life.
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