“Veggie Cola” born from factory vegetables won a prize at Saitama New Product Award 2021

2022.02.01

“Veggie Cola” won a prize at the Saitama New Product Award 2021. Iruma Cable Television produces leafy vegetables at its factories with the aim of realizing sustainable agriculture and revitalizing the region. Veggie cola is a product that makes effective use of unused parts of vegetables generated during manufacturing.

What is Craft Coke?

“Craft cola” is booming after craft beer. It is a cola handmade by craftsmen. Generally, it is made by boiling sugar, spices such as cola nuts, herbs, and citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons. There are local craft colas all over the country now.
Veggie Cola uses Yuzu Katsuragi from Moroyama Town and safe vegetables (3 kinds of lettuce and arugula) produced at Smile Farm. Katsuragi Yuzu is said to be the oldest cultivated Yuzu in Japan, and is characterized by its rich aroma and taste. The result is a cola with a refreshing taste that matches well with yuzu and vegetables.

Veggie cola and veggie cola diluted syrup from the left

Veggie cola

Contents: 200ml
Price: 350 yen
*Cable TV over-the-counter sales price

Veggie cola syrup (5-fold dilution)

Contents: 300ml
Price: 1,500 yen
*Cable TV over-the-counter sales price

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Activities to establish “SAITAMA BRAND” by discovering attractive products in Saitama and disseminating them both domestically and internationally, as well as providing excellent products, tourism, and services that are friendly to both people and the environment (“Saitama Style”). It is held to promote “) and sustainably develop the industry of Saitama.

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