Combi BR-108 Probiotic

Combi Functional Foods of Japan, is heavily promoting a new probiotic, BR-108, which is not truly a probiotic because it consists of a killed Bifidobacterium longum strain. On their website, they promote the fact that Bifidobacterium have the highest recognition among the general public when it comes to probiotic scientific names and suggest use of this strain in a wide variety of products due to its high heat resistance. They also provide some data that shows increased Bifidobacterium and reduced Bacteroides in a clinical trial (no reference).

http://www.combi.co.jp/f-foods/br108/index.html

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Lotte Rummy and Bacchus Chocolates

Lotte is introducing limited edition chocolate - Rummy, which contains rum and Bacchus with contains cognac.

http://www.lotte.co.jp/products/catalogue/choco/20.html

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Asahi Orion Rich Style

Orion, the Okinawan beer subsidiary of Asahi, is selling a limited edition, 3rd category beer called Orion Rich Style. It is said to be a taste born in Okinawa and to strike a unique taste balance due to a higher concentration brewing.

http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/products/beer/rich_style/

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Meiji JAL Soup

Japan Airlines (JAL) has branded a number of popular items available on board for sale in supermarkets. JAL consume soups are sold through Meiji. 明治、コンソメ

http://www.meiji.co.jp/foods/soup/jal_soup/

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