Upcycling Okara! Improved Okara Chocolate Cake Made from Tofu Byproduct Goes on Sale

Miyama Tofu Store, operated by Hidakara Co., Ltd., has launched an improved version of its 'Okara Chocolate Cake' on May 1, 2026. The cake utilizes okara, a byproduct of tofu manufacturing that often goes to waste, with only 1% of the 660,000 tons produced annually in Japan being eaten. Co-developed with Sachi Design Studio, the new recipe uses rice flour and a small amount of adzuki beans to solve previous issues of dryness and crumbling, offering a better texture without using honey, wheat, or dairy. It is available online for 3,500 yen.