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2014.09.10

FamilyMart x Euglena
Using the future ingredient "Euglena Ishigaki"
A total of 8 types of bread and desserts are on sale!

FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
Euglena Co., Ltd.

 FamilyMart Co., Ltd. and (headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo / President Isamu Nakayama), Co., Ltd. Euglena (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo / President: Takashi Izumo), Ltd. Euglena Ishigaki production to production Euglena ( In 2014, a total of eight types, including three FamilyMart original products, such as the dessert "Euglena Grapefruit & Strawberry Eat with a Spoon" (main unit: 213 yen, tax included: 230 yen) using Japanese name: Euglena It will be on sale at 11,000 FamilyMart stores nationwide from September 16th (Tuesday).
* The release date and region will differ depending on the product.

Euglena Grapefruit & Strawberry to Eat with a Spoon

Euglena grapefruit & strawberry to eat with a spoon

Euglena" containing 59 kinds of nutrients
 Euglena is a type of algae that contains the characteristics of both plants and animals and 59 types of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals in a well-balanced manner, and is attracting attention as a future foodstuff that supplements nutrients that are insufficient in our daily diet. Euglena Co., Ltd. succeeded in mass culturing Euglena outdoors for the first time in the world in 2005. Euglena is produced on Ishigaki Island as a raw material for many functional foods and fuels.

■ Eight types of products using Euglena such as bread, desserts, and drinks are on sale!
 In addition to the three FamilyMart original products that contain Euglena, which is a future ingredient of interest, we also have a lineup of products containing Euglena A special show card will be installed for the target products.

[FamilyMart original products] 3 types in total

Euglena Grapefruit & Strawberry to Eat with a Spoon [Product name] Smoothie to eat with a spoon
Euglena Grapefruit & Strawberries
[Price] Body: 213 yen, tax included: 230 yen
[Release date] September 16, 2014 (Tuesday)
[Details] Euglena is layered with strawberry pulp, strawberry sauce, and yogurt-flavored whipped cream.
Euglena honey & oat danish pastry [Product Name] Euglena Honey & Oat Danish
[Price] Body: 100 yen, tax included: 108 yen
[Release date] September 16, 2014 (Tuesday)
[Details] Oats are placed on a honey-flavored dough containing Euglena
* Excluding Hokkaido
Euglena walnut & cranberry bread [Product name] Euglena walnut & cranberry bread
[Price] Body: 116 yen, tax included: 125 yen
[Release date] September 16, 2014 (Tuesday)
[Details] Walnuts and sugar-pickled cranberries are kneaded into a soft dough containing Euglena
* Excluding Hokkaido

[Other Euglena] 5 types in total

Euglena & Matcha Olepurin [Product Name] Euglena & Matcha Olepurin
[Manufacturer name] Toraku Co., Ltd.
[Price] Body: 138 yen, tax included: 149 yen
[Release date] September 16, 2014 (Tuesday)
Euglena is combined with Uji matcha, which has an elegant taste, and pudding, which has a smooth texture with a gentle taste of milk.
* Excluding Hokkaido
* FamilyMart pre-sale
Euglena & Yogurt Folic Acid Plus [Product Name] Euglena & Yogurt Folic Acid Plus
[Manufacturer name] Kyodo Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
[Price] Body: 123 yen, tax included: 132 yen
[Release date] September 16, 2014 (Tuesday)
[Details] Euglena has become even more delicious. The kiwi fruit pulp and aloe mesophyll are combined to create an easy-to-eat taste. Contains folic acid (300 μg).
* Excluding Okinawa Prefecture
Soy milk drink with Euglena [Product Name] Soymilk Beverage with Euglena
[Manufacturer name] Toraku Co., Ltd.
[Price] Body: 119 yen, tax included: 128 yen
[Release date] September 16, 2014 (Tuesday)
[Details] A soy milk drink containing Euglena that is deliciously finished with the richness and sweetness of brown sugar.
* Excluding Hokkaido
Euglena drink [Product name] Euglena
[Manufacturer name] Euglena
[Price] Body: 240 yen, tax included: 259 yen
[Release date] September 16, 2014 (Tuesday) * Release at FamilyMart
[Details] Euglena with fruits (apples, grapes, kiwifruit, lemons) and vegetables (young barley leaves, pumpkin, spinach, tomorrow's leaves).
* Limited to the Kanto region
Euglena & Nomu Yogurt Peach Mix [Product Name] Euglena & Nomu Yogurt Peach Mix
[Manufacturer name] Azumino Food Studio Co., Ltd.
[Price] Body: 195 yen, tax included: 210 yen
[Release date] October 14, 2014 (Tuesday)
[Details] Euglena and contains two types of peach (white peach and yellow peach) pulp, so you can enjoy the texture.

The two companies will continue to meet the expectations of customers through joint development of products using Euglena

Reference material
About Euglena (Japanese name: Euglena)
 Euglena is a kind of algae like wakame seaweed and kelp, and has the characteristics of both animals and plants. It not only stores nutrients in the body by photosynthesis, but also transforms and moves cells like animals. You can also. It contains 59 kinds of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and unsaturated fatty acids, and is attracting attention as a material that supplements nutrients that are insufficient in daily eating habits.

59 kinds of nutrients

Vitamins α-carotene, β-carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K1, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid
Minerals Manganese, torso, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium
Amino acids Valine, leucine, isoleucine, alanine, arginine, lysine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, proline, threonine, methionine, phenylalanine, histidine, tyrosine, tryptophan, glycine, serine, cystine
Unsaturated fatty acids DHA, EPA, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, eicosadonic acid, arachidonic acid, docosatetraenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid, dihomo γ-linolenic acid
Other Paramylon (β-glucan), chlorophyll, lutein, zeaxanthin, GABA, spermidine, putrescine

■ Overview of FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
 Date of establishment: September 1, 1981
 Location: 3-1-1 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
 Representative: Isamu Nakayama, President and CEO
 Business description: Convenience store business based on franchise system
 Capital: 16,658 million yen
 Number of stores: 11,007 stores in Japan, 5,377 stores overseas, total 16,384 stores (as of the end of August 2014)

■ Overview of Euglena Co., Ltd.
 Date of establishment: August 9, 2005
 Location: 2-6-1 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Iidabashi First Tower 31F
 Representative: Mitsuru Izumo, President and CEO
 Business: In 2005, the world's first outdoor mass culture of the Euglena
 Succeeded in establishing technology. In addition to Euglena we are also conducting research for water purification and biofuel production. Listed on TSE Mothers in December 2012.
 Capital: 4,795 million yen

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Euglena Co., Ltd. Public Relations and IR Division

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