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Uploaded: 8 June 2007

Bamboo Charcoal Powder
Nippon Kanpou Kenkyujo Co., LTD.
IFIA, Tokyo Big Sight

Charcoal has brought a new element to a healthy diet Bamboo Charcoal is the base for Japan's first edible charcoal powder developed by Nippon Kanpou Kenkyujo. Moso bamboo, which is the raw ingredient, is a plant with a unique vitality and can grow up to 120 cm in one day. the use of this powder as a material in pastries and other foods creates a mild sweetness and lowers the acidic levels. This powdered bamboo is an ultra-fine powder that easily dissolves in water and enhances the taste when mixed in drinks such as coffee and tea.