A bean-flour bun filled with sweet potato paste has been announced as a new item in the ZENB Bread series, with its launch scheduled for 7 October 2026.
A new ZENB Bread product has been introduced: a bun filled with sweet potato paste that brings out the texture and sweet aroma of sweet potato, wrapped in soft, chewy bean-flour dough. The dough contains no wheat flour and is made primarily from yellow peas, making the product gluten-free.
The product features dough containing black sesame, allowing the characteristics of sweet potato to be appreciated visually as well. It contains no animal-derived ingredients and is made without eggs or dairy. Each bun contains 192 kcal, and its carbohydrate content is said to be 36% lower than that of a typical anpan. It also contains protein.
Nutritionally, the product is described as rich in dietary fiber, iron and vitamin B1, and may appeal to health-conscious consumers. However, the article avoids definitive statements about the specific basis for the reduced-carbohydrate claim or the extent of its appeal to consumers.