Shokubunka Co., Ltd. (Higashi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akitoshi Hagihara), a company primarily engaged in online food sales, launched a new refreshing summer dessert called 'Sato Nishiki Cherry Jelly and Rare Cheese Verrine' in July 2026. This product, developed under the original brand 'Toyosu Parlor' of the e-commerce site 'Toyosu Market.com'—which delivers carefully selected ingredients from Toyosu Market—features premium Yamagata-grown cherries, 'Sato Nishiki,' used generously in a chilled dessert. The cherries, flash-frozen at peak harvest to preserve exceptional freshness, are carefully processed into compote and beautifully layered into an elegant verrine—a cool, glass-encased dessert perfect for summer.

The 'Sato Nishiki Cherry Jelly and Rare Cheese Verrine' by Toyosu Parlor is available exclusively online.

Yamagata's 'Sato Nishiki' Cherries: Production Recovers After Years

After several years of poor harvests, Yamagata Prefecture has seen a recovery in cherry production. However, the sudden rebound left some cherries without a market.

In response, Toyosu Parlor sourced premium 'Sato Nishiki' cherries harvested at peak season, flash-frozen to maintain freshness and rich flavor, and transformed them into gourmet desserts.

Known as the 'king of cherries,' Sato Nishiki is prized for its juicy, tender flesh and perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Each cherry is meticulously pitted by hand and turned into a special compote, preserving the luxurious texture and flavor of the fruit.

A Refreshing, Layered Verrine in a Glass

A verrine is a dessert served in a glass, where layers of ingredients create visual and sensory delight. As the spoon moves through the elegant layers, the harmonious blend of fruit, jelly, and rare cheese unfolds in a refreshing taste experience. Each component complements the others without overpowering, creating a balanced and elegant harmony.

Fresh Sato Nishiki Cherry Compote: A special compote made to highlight the cherries’ natural sweetness and authentic fruit flavor.

Raspberry-Scented Clear Jelly: A light, refreshing jelly enhanced with a hint of raspberry juice, adding a vibrant color and floral aroma that accentuates the fruit’s tartness.

Rich Rare Cheese from Hokkaido Cream Cheese: Smooth and creamy with a balanced richness, this rare cheese gently envelops the delicate flavor of the cherries.

The dessert is crafted by Maaco’s chef, Masaomi Sekiya, a patissier renowned for uncovering the hidden potential of ingredients. She has previously created multiple successful products for Toyosu Parlor, the original brand of Toyosu Market.com, using her unique expertise and creative vision.

Shokubunka Co., Ltd.

Founded in 2001, the company developed an online sales system to support producers unfamiliar with computers and the internet, launching the direct-from-farm gourmet e-commerce site 'Umaimon.com.' In 2004, it partnered with the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market (Tsukiji Market) to launch 'Tsukiji Market.com' (formerly 'Toyosu Market.com'), a market-direct e-commerce platform. For inquiries, visit https://www.shokubunka.co.jp/contact/

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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