ZENB Launches New Gluten-Free Fuwamochi Roll Made with Yellow Peas and Brown Rice
ZENB JAPAN Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture) has launched a new product in its ZENB Bread series on January 14th, 2026. The "ZENB Bread Fuwamochi Roll" features yellow pea flour instead of wheat flour, offering a health-conscious gluten-free option with the added benefit of domestic brown rice for an even fluffier and chewier texture.
The new bread roll comes with a pre-cut slit, making it easy to add butter, jam, or create sandwiches with favorite ingredients. It's designed as a versatile "meal bread" that fits easily into daily eating routines.
The Secret to Achieving Fluffy and Chewy Texture Without Gluten
By combining yellow pea flour—gaining attention as a superfood—with aromatic domestic brown rice, ZENB has achieved a fluffy and chewy texture without relying on wheat gluten. The fermentation and baking process conditions were carefully fine-tuned to create soft, melt-in-your-mouth bread despite being gluten-free.
The fluffy and chewy texture becomes crispy and fragrant on the outside when toasted, making it perfect for breakfast. The pre-cut slit allows for quick butter or jam application, and busy mornings can still accommodate quick sandwich-making. This bread fits various meal occasions from breakfast to light lunches.
Recognition from World-Class Baking Expert
No Compromise. Stress-Free, Body-Friendly Meals.
"People often feel torn between 'delicious but unhealthy' and 'healthy but requires sacrifice.' ZENB Bread changes that perception. It offers natural sweetness and rich aroma from the ingredients themselves, provides various nutrients, is gluten-free, and uses no eggs or animal products—allowing everyone to safely enjoy something delicious. This truly represents a new generation of bread bringing fresh perspectives to the baking industry."
Chef Shuichi Osawa of CORVUS
Born in 1986, owner of "CORVUS" in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
Represented Japan at the 2019 Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie (World Cup of Baking), winning three out of six categories and becoming the first Japanese baker to achieve overall victory. After working at "Comme'N" in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture until December 2019, he opened CORVUS in 2026.
Nutritional Support for Dieting and Gut Health. Body-Friendly "Whole Bean Flour Bread"
Made by using yellow peas whole—including the thin skin—with no animal-derived ingredients like milk, eggs, or butter. This approach maximizes the natural deliciousness and nutrition of the ingredients. Rich in dietary fiber, iron, and vitamin B1, with protein included. Each package contains less than 190 kcal and offers reduced carbohydrates compared to regular bread. It's a supportive option for those who want to maintain their diet or gut health deliciously and effortlessly.
Always Fresh and Ready. Long-Life "Stock Bread"
This long-life bread can be stored at room temperature with a shelf life of 4 months from production. It's convenient to grab quickly during busy mornings or when hunger strikes. Since it can be eaten right out of the package, it's also recommended for outings, workplaces, or as a travel companion.
About Yellow Peas: Delicious and Kind to Both Body and Earth
Yellow peas are traditional ingredients eaten as soups and salads in Northern Europe and Greece. Rich in dietary fiber, they also contain fermentable fiber and resistant starch. They're abundant in minerals like iron, zinc, and potassium, and are gaining attention as a plant-based protein source. Legumes can reduce nitrogen fertilizer use through the action of rhizobia bacteria, making them sustainable ingredients with lower environmental impact.
Product Information
Single Package
Price: 274 yen (tax included, shipping separate)
URL: https://zenb.jp/products/bread-fuwamochi01
ZENB Bread Fuwamochi Roll 5-Pack
Price: Subscription special 30% off at 955 yen (tax included, shipping separate)
*From 2nd order onwards: 10% off at 1,230 yen
URL: https://zenb.jp/products/bread128
ZENB Bread Fuwamochi Roll 6-Pack
Price: New product trial 10% off at 1,476 yen (tax included, shipping separate)
*Limited period until February 3rd (Tuesday)
URL: https://zenb.jp/products/nonsubscription52
Available on Multiple EC Sites
In addition to the ZENB official site, products are also available on:
- ZENB Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.co.jp/stores/page/5BC8D9EA-1782-4091-91D0-8044272EE6FC
- ZENB Rakuten Market Store: https://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/zenbofficial/
- ZENB Yahoo! Shopping Store: https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/zenb/
- ZENB Qoo10 Store: https://www.qoo10.jp/shop/zenb
Product Details: ZENB Bread Fuwamochi Roll
Ingredients
Yellow pea flour (manufactured in USA), rice oil, psyllium husk powder, brown rice flour, mirin, beet sugar, salt, baker's yeast, lactic acid bacteria
Allergen Information (28 specified allergens)
None
Nutritional Information per Package (50g)
- Energy: 136 kcal
- Protein: 5.6g
- Fat: 4.4g
- Carbohydrates: 22.0g
- Sugar: 15.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.6g
- Salt Equivalent: 0.54g
Shelf Life
4 months from production date
About ZENB Bread
ZENB Bread is a "third type of bread" made from yellow peas—neither wheat nor rice flour. Without relying on wheat gluten, butter, or milk, the focus was on delivering fluffy texture and natural ingredient deliciousness. Each package contains less than 190 kcal with controlled carbohydrates, packed with dietary fiber, iron, and vitamin B1, plus protein. It's recommended for nutritional support during dieting or gut health efforts. Available in eight varieties including the new "Fuwamochi Roll," plus "Walnut & Raisin," "Cacao," "3 Types of Mixed Grains," "Black Tea & Orange," "Kinako An," "Kintoki Bean," and "Black Sesame An."
Product Category Page: https://zenb.jp/pages/bread
About ZENB
ZENB proposes a well-being lifestyle through foods that use vegetables and legumes as wholly as possible, contributing to the health of people, society, and the planet. Using no animal-derived ingredients and minimizing additives wherever possible, ZENB maximizes the natural deliciousness and nutrition of ingredients. Products include "ZENB Noodle," "ZENB Bread," and "ZENB Chips" made from yellow peas—healthier than wheat or rice and kinder to the planet—as well as "ZENB Curry," "ZENB Soup," and "ZENB Baton" that use whole vegetables including cores and skins typically discarded.
- Official Site: https://zenb.jp
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