Rice is a staple of global cuisine, with consumption reaching over 500 million metric tons in 2020/2021 alone. However, keeping rice fresh after cooking is a challenge—cold, leftover rice often becomes hard and unappetizing, contributing to unnecessary food waste.
What if there was a way to extend the freshness of cooked rice, ensuring it stays soft and delicious for longer?
At Nagase Viita, we’re committed to food innovation. Our solution, TREHA™, is designed to preserve the quality of cooked rice, helping you deliver the perfect dish every time while reducing waste.
Let us help you elevate your sushi rice with TREHA™—because quality shouldn’t be compromised.
Create the Ultimate Sushi Experience with TREHA™
Consumers crave fresh, authentic, and flavorful sushi that they can truly savor. However, a common challenge many chefs face is preserving the quality of all sushi components – raw seafood and vinegared rice – at their peak. While low temperatures are essential for maintaining seafood freshness, they can negatively impact the texture of rice. With TREHA™, we’ve solved this issue, allowing sushi rice to stay fresh and retain its quality even in cold storage.
TREHA™, a Culinary Secret from Japan.
TREHA™ is the leading brand of trehalose, a versatile food ingredient known for its remarkable natural ability to extend freshness in various foods. One key benefit is its superior moisture retention, which helps maintain the moisture and softness of sushi rice.
It even allows sushi rice to be frozen without losing quality! By adjusting the formulation for low temperatures, the rice retains its moisture and softness after freezing, as shown in the image below. Because nobody likes hardened rice, right?
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Sound too good to be true? Watch this video to see the results! Contact us now to receive a sample.
Formulation Formulation Example with TREHA™ – Sushi Vinegar
120g vinegar*
150g table sugar
50g TREHA™
24g salt
30g water
*If you are using a pre-mixed vinegar (a mixture of vinegar, salt, and sugar), simply add 5% TREHA™ to the total weight of the mixture.
*If you already have your own sushi vinegar formulation, replace part of the sugar with TREHA™ according to the Assorted Sushi recipe.
Still not sure how to use TREHA? We’re here to help! Contact us and take the first step towards perfect sushi rice.
TREHA™ is Selected by Professionals Worldwide
TREHA™ is trusted by professions to transform their culinary visions into reality. Chef Andy Matsuda of the renowned Sushi Chef Institute in Torrance, California, is one of many who rely on TREHA to push the boundaries of creativity and excellence in the kitchen. The Sushi Chef Institute has trained more than 1,800 sushi chefs actively working across 35 countries, including the U.S., Netherlands, Denmark, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Argentina and more.
Now it’s your turn to experience the possibilities of exceptional sushi with TREHA. For further information, recipes and samples, please click the “Contact Us” button today.
Maintain the Quality of Cooked Rice in Long-Term Storage Conditions!
Quality
TREHA™ preserves the luster and transparency of cooked rice while reducing unpleasant odor after it has been stored at warm temperatures.
Freshness
TREHA™ keeps cooked rice soft and moist by suppressing starch retrogradation.
Chilled & Freeze-thaw
TREHA™ minimizes freeze-thaw and chilling damage, preserving the quality and texture of cooked rice.
Experience TREHA® difference in moisture retention for sushi rice
Seeing is believing - Experience the difference of sushi rice with TREHA™！
Creating Solutions for You
Nagase Food Ingredients is a team of specialists within the Nagase Group, dedicated to food ingredients. Leveraging extensive knowledge in glycoscience and a passion for food, we create customized solutions to help you overcome challenges in food manufacturing.
TREHA™ is the product name of high-purity trehalose manufactured by Nagase Viita Co., Ltd., a member of our group. We ensure a stable supply chain that spans the globe. If you are interested in TREHA™ or need assistance with rice production, please contact us today.
