Shikishima Baking Co., Ltd. (Pasco) will release "Kokusan Komugi Nouko Milk France" (Domestic Wheat Rich Milk France), a new product in the ArtisanSelection series, in the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions on January 1, 2026 (Thursday), for a limited time.
"Kokusan Komugi Nouko Milk France" is a soft French bread made with 100% domestic wheat (excluding hand flour) that has a pleasantly chewy texture. The bread is filled with two types of cream: Hokkaido condensed milk cream and milk cream made with Hokkaido milk.
The soft French bread, with its refreshing acidity and rich flavor, pairs wonderfully with the rich cream filling.
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Kokusan Komugi Zusshiri Anko Butter France (Domestic Wheat Hearty Anko Butter France)
This soft French bread made with domestic wheat is filled with generous amounts of sweet red bean paste made from Hokkaido azuki beans and margarine containing Hokkaido butter. The bread has been renewed with a more satisfyingly chewy texture.
About "ArtisanSelection"
"ArtisanSelection" is a series within the "Kokusan Komugi" (Domestic Wheat) product line, designed for customers who seek an even more authentic European-style bread experience.
The series embodies the desire to make European-style breads developed by skilled artisans easily accessible and delicious for everyone to enjoy.
With this spirit in mind, Pasco carefully selects domestic wheat flour that complements each bread, and finishes each product with attention to ingredients and production methods. This is Pasco's European-style bread series.
All products in the series use 100% domestic wheat flour (excluding hand flour), and the packaging features the "Wakomugi" logo, which represents Pasco's domestic wheat products that embody the knowledge and techniques the company has cultivated over the years.
For more information about ArtisanSelection:
URL: https://www.pasconet.co.jp/artisan-selection/
Product Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name JAN Code |
Kokusan Komugi Nouko Milk France 4901820480590 Kokusan Komugi Zusshiri Anko Butter France 4901820474131 |
| Release Date | January 1, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Retail Outlets | Supermarkets, drugstores, etc. |
| Retail Price | Open price |
| Sales Area | Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions |
"Wakomugi" Embodies Pasco's Commitment to Domestic Wheat
"Wakomugi" is a mark representing products that embody Pasco's knowledge and techniques related to domestic wheat. Pasco engages in bread and confectionery making while maintaining deep connections with people involved in domestic wheat, including producers and researchers. The knowledge and technical evolution cultivated through this history are expressed through three wheat stalks that gradually come to fruition.
The logo mark represents Pasco's commitment to continuing to deliver delicious domestic wheat bread to customers.
The Meaning Behind "Wa" (和)
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Wa (和) | Something uniquely Japanese. A word symbolizing Japan's nature and culture. The superior quality of wheat grown in Japan itself. |
| Aeru (和える, to blend) | The knowledge and techniques for selecting the optimal wheat for delicious bread and confectionery making, and Pasco's unique blending of flour made through the milling process. |
| Wa (輪, circle) | By having customers enjoy products made with domestic wheat, it encourages the people who support its production, which in turn helps domestic wheat grow vigorously and creates delicious bread. This positive cycle continues into the future. |
The "Pasco no Wakomugi" website provides information about Pasco's commitment to domestic wheat and the dedication that goes into creating various products using domestic wheat flour.
