~Professional chocolatier experience with home-use chocolate processing devices~

OKUTEC Corporation (Location: Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative Director: Shinji Okuda), a developer of emulsification equipment that utilizes ultrafine bubble generation technology, will launch the cooking appliance "CLOSER FINEMIX for CACAO" equipped with the latest emulsification technology from January 30, 2024 (Tuesday). The product will be available for pre-order on the "Makuake" support purchase service.

Product Name： CLOSER FINEMIX for CACAO
URL:  https://www.makuake.com/project/okutec02/

Detailed information

(1) Advantages of combining emulsification technology and chocolate

CLOSER FINEMIX for CACAO" is equipped with the most advanced ultra fine bubble technology. This technology is capable of particularizing water and fats (cacao butter) at the micron level and mixing them perfectly. As a result, chocolate drinks and sweets have a very smooth, uniform texture and a professional finish. In addition, the device can maintain stable emulsification without the use of emulsifiers, providing a natural taste and quality.

(2) Operability and variations

Using the "CLOSER FINEMIX for CACAO" is extremely easy. Simply put the chocolate of your choice and warmed liquid into the device, press the button, and it is ready in a few minutes. Furthermore, by changing the type and ratio of chocolate and liquid, various types of chocolate drinks and desserts can be created. For example, a wide range of recipes can be realized, from rich hot chocolate to light chocolate mousse to creative chocolate sauces.　

(3) Market Impact and Expectations

The release of this product is expected to have a significant impact on the home cooking appliance market. The ability to easily realize chocolate processing at home, which previously required advanced technology, is a breakthrough for many chocolate lovers. For those who want to enjoy fine chocolate drinks and chocolate treats at home, this device can be a very attractive option. It is also a new tool for enjoying sustainable, high-quality cocoa products at home without the use of additives, in line with trends such as Bean to Bar.

＜Makuake Support Purchase Project Details＞

Period: January 30, 2024 (Tue) - March 31, 2024 (Sun)
Medium: "Makuake," a support purchase service
Returned goods ：CLOSER FINEMIX for CACAO
Planned sales price ： 68,000 yen (tax included)

Return:（Makuake special price）
  (Limited to 10 units)45%OFF :37,400 yen (tax included)
  (Limited to 15 units)40%OFF :40,800 yen (tax included)
  (Limited to 20 units)35% OFF: 44,200 yen (tax included)

＜Special Supporter WHOSE CACAO＞

As a special supporter of this project, we are joined by WHOSE CACAO, a cacao raw material development company.

WHOSECACAO, a professional cacao manufacturer, has been very particular about its raw materials, and its specialty cacao drink, which makes full use of the cacao's original aroma and flavor from fermentation, has received the Grand Gold Award at the ICA World Competition, where cacao experts from around the world are selected, and the story of the brand is very high in the industry, including the following The brand's story, including its specialty cacao drinks, has been highly acclaimed in the industry.

As a return for this project, we received a special set of cacao drinks. The collaboration with CLOSER's emulsification technology will create a supreme cacao experience.

WHOSECACAO's official website
https://whosecacao.com/pages/aboutus

＜Comments from professionals from various fields (representative examples)＞

＜Product Specifications＞

<Company Profile＞

Company name: OKUTEC Corporation
Representative: Shinji Okuda, President
Location: 2-8-13 Yamatedaihigashi, Takarazuka, Hyogo 665-0887, Japan
Establishment ： October, 2017
Certification : 2019 "The 31st Hyogo Kobe Challenge Market
　　　　　　　　　Certified as a Challenge Company
　　　　　    2022: Approved as a company with an approved management                                    innovation plan by Hyogo Prefecture.
Business : Manufacture and sale of equipment contributing to "health and environment" and related products
Capital ： 10 million yen
URL　　 ：https://okutec.co/

＜Message from the Representative＞

Our company is a research and development-oriented manufacturing company founded in 2017 by seniors. We are a team of highly specialized personnel who are passionate about creating new products and services. The background behind our founding was that we focused on using ultra-fine bubble generation technology to finely mix water and oil without using emulsifiers (surfactants), and since our founding we have continued to take on the challenge of developing innovative emulsifying equipment. Through the chocolate market, we aim to create a world where emulsification technology is commonly used in households.

<Video>

URL： https://youtu.be/UnwZ7kkuQs4

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<For inquiries from customers regarding this matter, please contact>

OKUTEC Corporation Customer Service
Email： info@okutec.co
FAX　： 079-769-6022

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