Nissei Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture; President: Fumiharu Yoshida), a comprehensive soft serve ice cream manufacturer, is adding "Setouchi Lemon" as a new flavor to its topping sauce lineup.
Versatile Setouchi Lemon Topping Sauce
This product features 5.1% Setouchi lemon juice (straight), characterized by its refreshing acidity, vibrant lemon yellow color, and rich aroma. The fruit sauce enables regional appeal through the "Setouchi" origin designation. With its invigorating acidity and eye-catching color, it performs excellently across various scenes, from events to fan activities. The target demographic spans a wide range, including families, and it's effective for promoting seasonal limited editions and fair menus.
Product Development Intent
As warmer days increase, demand for refreshing lemon flavors has been growing. In a May 2025 self-conducted web survey*1 on fruit sauce (Nissei's topping sauce) popularity, "Setouchi Lemon" received strong support, ranking fourth after Strawberry, Mango, and Blueberry. Based on these market trends, the topping sauce series has adopted "Setouchi Lemon" as a choice following the popular regional appeal product "Hokkaido Melon." Through introducing new flavors, the company aims to expand menu development possibilities, accelerate overall series growth, and differentiate from competitors.
*1 [May 2025 Self-Conducted Web Survey] There is soft serve ice cream topped with fruit sauce. Please select the one you find most attractive. (Respondents: 551 women aged 20-60)
Strawberry (15.6%), Mango (12.5%), Blueberry (12.2%), Setouchi Lemon (10.3%)
Product Development Commitment
The greatest challenge faced during development was securing a stable supply of Setouchi lemon ingredients. To resolve this, the company developed stable supply sources and established a procurement system that enables year-round regional appeal. This successfully resulted in commercializing a sauce with regional origin appeal.
Features of Topping Sauce (6 Bottles)
The bottled topping sauce launched in October 2015 was developed reflecting feedback from stores actually using commercial topping sauce. It features an easy-to-hold bottle shape that doesn't slow down work speed, a space-saving design that doesn't take up excessive storage space in kitchens, and attractive plastic containers suitable for use in front of customers. Additionally, the 6-bottle case format makes inventory, hygiene, and waste management easier.
Product Information
Product Name: Topping Sauce (6 Bottles) Setouchi Lemon 285g
Company Release Date: March 5, 2026
Category: Confectionery Ingredient
Product Features: Contains 5.1% Setouchi lemon juice (straight)
Allergens: None (28 allergen categories applicable)
Package Size: 285g × 6 bottles
Shelf Life: 365 days
About Nissei Co., Ltd.
Established in 1947 by a second-generation Japanese-American as a trading company named "Nisei Trading Company." A pioneer in Japan's soft serve ice cream industry that first introduced soft serve ice cream to Japan in 1951.
*Company name changed to Nissei Co., Ltd. in 1952.
The company manufactures and sells soft serve ice cream liquid ingredients (mix), edible cones, and soft serve ice cream manufacturing machines (freezers).
