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Japan's Melt-Resistant Strawberry Ice Cream: An Innovative Treat from Kanazawa

Ice cream as an afternoon snack? Absolutely. In Kanazawa, Japan, Biotherapy Development Research Center Co. has pioneered a strawberry ice cream that resists melting.

This breakthrough came while seeking uses for cosmetically imperfect strawberries. Researchers extracted polyphenols from the fruit and enlisted a skilled chef for experiments. After rigorous trials, they created ice cream that stays solid even in heat.

While standard ice cream softens quickly, this Kanazawa specialty endures over five minutes—ideal for snacks, but not quite office-lunch ready yet.