About the ingredients used in Nanan's sweets

Introducing our carefully selected ingredients

Top quality domestic rice flour
At C'EST DU NANAN, we use different types of rice flour from Ogi Flour Mill depending on the product. In particular, our "Premium Rice Flour" is a high-quality rice flour made using the specialized milling techniques handed down in Satsumasendai.
Nanan's pastry chefs, who are well versed in the characteristics of rice flour, use several different types of rice flour to create a variety of textures.
For example, the "Rice Duckworth" is crispy and fluffy, the "Rice Dorayaki" is moist and chewy, and the "Rice Sable" melts in your mouth. You can enjoy the different textures of each.

The source of sweetness.
"Even though it's a sweet, we want to avoid using too much sugar." With that in mind, we also paid particular attention to the sweetness. We choose something close to raw sugar, and while we use only a small amount, we put a lot of thought into making sure the sweetness doesn't feel lacking.
We select organically certified ingredients such as organic agave syrup, mascovado sugar, and Okinawan cane sugar, which contain natural minerals and retain a rich flavor and are made using traditional Japanese methods.
We use only safe, carefully selected sugar, and by bringing out the natural aroma and various textures of the ingredients, we hope you will enjoy sweets that do not rely on sweetness.

Free-range eggs <br data-mce-fragment="1">We place emphasis on kindness and peace of mind.
Eggs are the key to the flavor of our sweets, so we place great importance on the concept of "animal welfare."
Nanan only uses eggs from free-range chickens. They use two types: "Kaguyahime" and "Ecco." Eggs from chickens that are raised free and not confined to cages add richness and depth to their sweets.
The egg whites of "Ecco" used in Duckworth are soft and have a clean taste. "Kaguyahime" has a sweet and savory taste, which adds richness and depth to the sweets of C'EST DU NANAN.

Specially made premium bean paste <br data-mce-fragment="1">Made with organic Hokkaido red beans. Carefully cooked to preserve the aroma and graininess of the high-quality red beans.
The special bean paste, made with organic agave syrup and organic cane sugar, has a light, sweet aroma of red beans. Because the sugar content is kept as low as possible, the shelf life of the "Rice Dorayaki" is short.
This is a special item that was also dedicated to Usa Shrine, the head shrine of the Hachiman Shrines.

The legendary soybean flour <br data-mce-fragment="1">The soybeans used as the raw material are completely pesticide-free organic soybeans from "Mukashi Yasai no Mura" that are grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or even fertilizers.
Roasted soybean flour is slowly roasted by hand, bringing out the natural sweetness and aroma of the soybeans, allowing you to enjoy a deep flavor.
"Duckworth Deep-fried Kinako" is a popular item that has a crispy outside and a moist and soft inside dough sandwiched with kinako butter cream. You can enjoy the sweet and fragrant flavor of kinako.

Organic ginger that can be eaten whole <br data-mce-fragment="1">A superfood that is even used in Chinese medicine.
Most of the nutritional value is found in the skin, which is usually discarded.
At Nanan, we use chopped ginger that is grown without any pesticides or chemical fertilizers, with the skin still on.
Ohana Honpo's fresh ginger from Oita Prefecture is grown in the naturally rich soil of Nozu Town, Usuki City, in the southeastern part of Oita Prefecture. We start by creating vibrant soil using fully ripened compost, and have obtained organic JAS certification and GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification, and we manage everything from harvesting to harvesting.
"Gomai Quatre-quarts Organic Ginger" is a mellow and healthy quatre-quarts that is packed with the delicious aroma of ginger.

Organic and pesticide-free. Fair trade dried fruit <br data-mce-fragment="1">Organic, fair trade and the highest quality dried fruit.
All the dried fruits used at Nanan are organic. In particular, we select products that are kind to both people and the environment, such as those certified by the "Happy Project," which protects the natural environment and creates an environment where farmers can take pride in their work, thereby ensuring that consumers can have safe and secure food. We use organic raisins from ISIK Tarim and organic figs from NOVA.

What is the "Happy Village Project"?
We provide ongoing training and consultation to farmers on cultivation and harvesting techniques to improve crop quality.
Additionally, to improve the socio-economic situation in the villages, we provide support to school children, improve buildings for workers, and provide water tanks during local water crises.
By protecting the natural environment and creating an environment where farmers can take pride in their work, consumers will be able to obtain safe and secure food, which will lead to an improvement in people's lives.
Even after importation, we continue to carry out strict quality control and have obtained Japanese organic JAS certification.

Yuzu containing the noteworthy nutrient "black spots" The black spots on the yuzu used at Nanan Tokyo are an antibacterial substance called "salvestrol." It is a healthy ingredient that is produced by the yuzu itself.
It is often found in organic produce and is found in the skins, seeds, mid-shells, roots, etc. Organic vegetables and fruits contain 3 to 30 times more of it than organic produce.
Its relationship with cancer has been elucidated at the molecular level, and it is attracting a lot of attention as a dietary nutrient with natural anti-cancer properties.

◆What is terraced yuzu?
"Tanada Yuzu" is a local specialty produced in Buzen City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is characterized by its large size and rich fragrance.
Our store uses the rarest of these, fully ripe yuzu grown without pesticides.
In November, we head to the mountains of Buzen City to pick yuzu. At an altitude of 400 meters, we pick pesticide-free "terraced yuzu" that grow in the great outdoors with extreme temperature differences, and then we make jam and yuzu peel at Nanan's workshop.

The finest Bulgarian Damask rose <br data-mce-fragment="1">Damask rose is the most fragrant rose in the world and the only rose approved for consumption. We use petals and jam from 100% Bulgarian Damask roses, which are grown without agricultural use.
The finest Bulgarian Damask Rose is grown and harvested in the world-famous Rose Valley in central Bulgaria.
They only bloom for about 20 days a year, and are so delicate that the fragrance escapes once the flowers open, making them extremely rare. They are all hand-picked while still in the buds, still storing their fragrance.
Enjoy the natural, rich aroma that spreads in your mouth.

Organic Kitsuki Matcha - Richly Fragrant and Sweet Kitsuki Matcha Kitsuki City, located in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture, is a famous tea producing region that is just as popular as any other tea-producing region in the country.
Kitsuki tea, grown in the warm climate and mountainous areas with large temperature differences, has a unique sweetness, richness, and deep, rich aroma.
Kitsuki Tea Producers Association, which handles everything from tea leaf production to processing, packaging, and shipping, has joined forces with Kitsuki City to develop tencha, the raw material for organic matcha, in response to the popularity of "MATCHA" not only in Japan but also overseas. "Kitsuki Organic Matcha" is ground into a fine powder using a stone mill and has a refreshing color and aroma.

The world's most sustainable chocolate <br data-mce-fragment="1">We use Felchlin couverture chocolate.
Founded in Switzerland in 1908, Felchlin is a long-established chocolate manufacturer that has placed importance on sustainability and fair trade since its founding. They carefully select high-quality ingredients such as cocoa beans, milk, and milk powder, and make their chocolates using traditional methods.
Because it is made within close range, production is limited, but the high quality of the chocolate makes it a supreme chocolate that captivates chocolatiers around the world.

Guérande salt from France <br data-mce-fragment="1">Guérande salt is a natural salt produced in the Brittany region in northwestern France. French seawater is drawn into the salt fields, crystallized using the power of the sun and wind, and then handcrafted by skilled salt artisans.
The rare Guérande salt has been awarded the "NATURE&PROGRES" certification mark by the French organic agriculture promotion organization.
The umami flavor, which goes beyond just saltiness, adds depth to the flavor and really brings out the deliciousness of the ingredients.
The richness of the salt fields' ecosystem was also proven, and they were successfully designated a national nature reserve in 1996. It is also noteworthy that no microplastics were detected. Perhaps the passion and actions of the people to protect the beautiful nature have led to this wonderful result.

What is "lecithin"?
⠀"Lecithin" appears as an additive on the ingredients list of our chocolate sweets. ⠀
This is a soy-derived ingredient found in Felchlin chocolate, and is used to maintain the smoothness of the chocolate.
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In fact, lecithin is an essential nutrient for brain development during growth, activating brain cells, and maintaining good health.
It is also available as a health food supplement, but when added to chocolate it must be labeled as an "additive."
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It is a huge misunderstanding that "additives = all bad."
For example, "nigari" used in tofu and "gardenia" used as a coloring agent are both natural but are listed as "additives."
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The lecithin contained in Felklin chocolate is GMO-free. It is extracted from non-genetically modified soybeans.
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Switzerland is a leader in organic farming and has strict standards for food safety and environmental conservation.
Among them, Felklin makes chocolate using the best ingredients, placing emphasis not only on personal health, but also on fair trade, environmental protection, and animal protection.