"Cricket Baumkuchen" using "100" edible cricket powder will be on sale from June 21st at the online shop of Shikishima Bread (Pasco). The price is 2,160 yen (tax included and shipping not included).

Cricket Baumkuchen

"Cricket Baumkuchen" is a Baumkuchen that contains powder for 100 crickets. Crickets are still unfamiliar as an ingredient, but they are characterized by their fragrant flavor, and their "roasted nutty aroma" adds depth to the taste of Baumkuchen. It is carefully baked with one layer and one layer, giving it a finish that brings out the aroma of crickets.


The sale period is from 10:00 am to June 27, June 21st. Due to the limited quantity, it will end as soon as it runs out. In addition to the single item, the popular financier, baguette and Baumkuchen assortment "Cricket Waku Waku Set" will also be on sale. The price is 4,536 yen (tax included and shipping not included).

Cricket Cafe

Since its founding in 1920 (Taisho 9), Pasco has been promoting SDGs initiatives with the aim of providing a sustainable and stable supply of food in preparation for future food instability, with the philosophy of contributing to society through its core business.

As part of this effort, we focused on insect foods that are nutritious and environmentally friendly. We are researching and developing products using edible cricket powder from FUTURE NAUT Co., Ltd. (Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture / CEO Ren Sakurai), a venture company from Takasaki City University of Economics.