MD Holdings (headquartered in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture) will release a new product in its Soy Milk & Okara Cookie series: "Soy Milk & Okara Cookie - Setouchi Lemon," developed in collaboration with Kyoto tofu maker "Kyotofu Fujino." The new cookie features refreshing Setouchi lemon flavor and will be available nationwide from Monday, March 2, 2026.
Development Background
This product is a new addition to the Soy Milk & Okara Cookie series, co-developed with Kyoto tofu maker "Kyotofu Fujino." The series is built on the theme of upcycling, utilizing okara (soy pulp) and soy milk that are by-products of Kyotofu Fujino's tofu manufacturing process. The cookies have been well-received by many customers as environmentally conscious products that deliver delicious, gentle flavors from natural ingredients.
Additionally, as plant-based foods with "Vegan Certification" that use no animal-derived ingredients, these cookies are designed to be easily accessible to those who practice mindful eating and those who avoid animal products for various reasons.
The new "Soy Milk & Okara Cookie - Setouchi Lemon" is now available to reach even more customers. The cookies incorporate Setouchi lemon paste into the dough, adding refreshing aroma and moderate acidity to the mild, simple flavor of soy milk and okara. The result is a light, crispy texture with a lingering lemon fragrance. They pair perfectly with coffee or tea.
Furthermore, at just 22 kcal per cookie and rich in dietary fiber, these cookies can be enjoyed guilt-free as a daily snack.
Product Features
- New product in the Soy Milk & Okara Cookie series built on the theme of upcycling
- Developed in collaboration with Kyoto tofu maker "Kyotofu Fujino," these cookies are environmentally conscious while delivering delicious, gentle flavors from natural ingredients
- Plant-based food with "Vegan Certification" that uses no animal-derived ingredients
- Utilizes okara and soy milk that are by-products of Kyotofu Fujino's manufacturing process
- Both okara and soy milk are made from 100% carefully selected Japanese soybeans
- The soy milk is unadjusted and additive-free, made with groundwater from Yosano-cho, Tango, Kyoto
- Incorporates Setouchi lemon paste into the dough, adding refreshing aroma and moderate acidity to the mild, simple flavor of soy milk and okara
- Light, crispy texture with a lingering lemon fragrance
- Healthy calorie design at 22 kcal per cookie with abundant dietary fiber for guilt-free snacking
- Individual packaging makes them ideal for office or on-the-go snacking and portion control
- Each individual package includes a printed expiration date for convenient storage and sharing
About the Soy Milk & Okara Cookie Series
The Soy Milk & Okara Cookie is a product developed in collaboration with Kyoto tofu maker "Kyotofu Fujino," built on the theme of upcycling. This series was born from the alignment of Kyotofu Fujino's concern about discarding highly nutritious okara and soy milk generated during tofu production, and MD Holdings' commitment to sustainable food development that prioritizes environmental considerations, a key aspect of the SDGs.
Both the soy milk and okara are derived from 100% Japanese soybeans, with the soy milk being unadjusted and additive-free, made with groundwater from Yosano-cho, Tango, Kyoto.
This series has obtained "Vegan Certification" through a design that uses no animal-derived ingredients, aiming to be a product that many people can enjoy, including those who practice mindful eating and those who avoid animal products for various reasons.
About Kyotofu Fujino Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1964, this Kyoto tofu shop manufactures tofu and yuba (tofu skin) using carefully selected Japanese soybeans and Kyoto water. While still a relatively new company in Kyoto, it maintains flexible thinking and also proposes tofu dishes and soy milk sweets. The company manufactures with safety and security as its top priority, with the hope that people will deliciously incorporate tofu and soy milk into their daily lives.
Official website: https://www.kyotofu.co.jp/
About NPO Vege Project Japan
This organization issues vegetarian and vegan certification marks, collaborates with food-handling companies and municipal governments for community development, and produces vege maps distributed at tourist information centers. They create vegetarian and vegan "options" while spreading awareness about the significance of vegetarianism/veganism and available opportunities.
Official website: https://vegeproject.org/
Vegan Definition Set by Vege Project Japan
Products confirmed not to contain meat, seafood, eggs, dairy products, honey, or other animal-derived materials as ingredients are defined as "vegan." Other detailed standards are also set, such as "regarding sugar listed in ingredients, bone char must not be used in the filtration and decolorization process."
Product Information
Product name: Soy Milk & Okara Cookie - Setouchi Lemon
Reference price: 378 yen (tax included) *8% consumption tax
Contents: 10 pieces
Release date: Monday, March 2, 2026
Sales area: Supermarkets and drugstores nationwide
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