{"id":53327,"date":"2025-04-07T16:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T08:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=53327"},"modified":"2025-04-07T16:20:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T08:20:16","slug":"meiji-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/restaurant-type\/bakery-and-sweets\/meiji-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"MEIJI PHILIPPINES: Bringing Japan&#8217;s Best-Selling High-Cacao Chocolate to the Country"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Meiji Philippines<\/strong> has been a hallmark distributor of milk chocolate in the country for many years, ever since its establishment in Japan in 1926. It is an iconic brand, known to many for its rich chocolates and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meiji.com\/global\/food\/chocolate\/\">&#8220;bean-to-bar&#8221; concept<\/a> that allows them to support farmers and promote sustainable practices throughout their value chain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-53335 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/393124619_283100331297162_8014227754646141536_n-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/393124619_283100331297162_8014227754646141536_n-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/393124619_283100331297162_8014227754646141536_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/393124619_283100331297162_8014227754646141536_n-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/393124619_283100331297162_8014227754646141536_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/393124619_283100331297162_8014227754646141536_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/393124619_283100331297162_8014227754646141536_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Meiji Philippines&#8217; Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now, <strong>Meiji Philippines powered by Grand Dragon Enterprises<\/strong> offers a healthier, not-too-sweet option for chocolate lovers with their Chocolate KOUKA, the latest addition to their Meiji chocolate family!<\/p>\n<p>The Chocolate KOUKA has a higher cacao content with dietary fiber and polyphenols, known for their antioxidant properties that can be found in many fruits and vegetables. Moreover, the Chocolate KOUKA is known to have a low glycemic index, promoting the gentle absorption of carbohydrates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-53336 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/434555178_380304721576722_8940839857234757063_n-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/434555178_380304721576722_8940839857234757063_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/434555178_380304721576722_8940839857234757063_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/434555178_380304721576722_8940839857234757063_n-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/434555178_380304721576722_8940839857234757063_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/434555178_380304721576722_8940839857234757063_n-290x290.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/434555178_380304721576722_8940839857234757063_n.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Meiji Philippines&#8217; Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>It is available in three distinct cacao concentrations: <strong>72% (127mg), 86% (147mg), and 95% (174mg) cacao<\/strong>, making it a healthier option for many chocolate-loving Filipinos.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53340 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/meiji_-_primer_magazine__june2024_-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/meiji_-_primer_magazine__june2024_-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/meiji_-_primer_magazine__june2024_-424x600.jpg 424w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/meiji_-_primer_magazine__june2024_-154x218.jpg 154w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/meiji_-_primer_magazine__june2024_-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/meiji_-_primer_magazine__june2024_-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/meiji_-_primer_magazine__june2024_-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/meiji_-_primer_magazine__june2024_-scaled.jpg 1810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Meijji Philippines<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>To make things sweeter, Meiji has launched an exciting giveaway that allows chocolate fanatics to savor the Chocolate KOUKA! By simply following Meiji on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/meiji.ph?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong> and participating in their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/RJC7tirQK3A2fjSD9\">survey<\/a><\/strong>, you get a chance to win these delectable chocolates!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54901 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/09\/460004397_484639201143273_1385439530295608964_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/09\/460004397_484639201143273_1385439530295608964_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/09\/460004397_484639201143273_1385439530295608964_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/09\/460004397_484639201143273_1385439530295608964_n-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/09\/460004397_484639201143273_1385439530295608964_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/09\/460004397_484639201143273_1385439530295608964_n-290x290.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/09\/460004397_484639201143273_1385439530295608964_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Meiji Philippines&#8217; Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Lovers of bittersweet dark chocolate can definitely delight in these treats, alongside Meiji&#8217;s crowd favorites like Macadamia, Almond, Choco Baby, and the strawberry-covered Apollo.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53341 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/447507234_419152511025276_4185149015932998030_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/447507234_419152511025276_4185149015932998030_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/447507234_419152511025276_4185149015932998030_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/447507234_419152511025276_4185149015932998030_n-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/447507234_419152511025276_4185149015932998030_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/447507234_419152511025276_4185149015932998030_n-290x290.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/447507234_419152511025276_4185149015932998030_n.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Meiji Philippines&#8217; Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Indeed, Meiji Philippines has made it healthier for families to indulge in their rich milk chocolates, from children to the young-at-heart!<\/p>\n<p><em>For more information on the Chocolate KOUKA, visit Meiji Philippines on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/meiji.ph.granddragon\/\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/meiji.ph?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">Instagram<\/a> to get involved in their fun and exciting events! You may also check out Meiji&#8217;s global website and learn more about their dairy products at <a href=\"www.meiji.com\/global\/\" rel=\"\">www.meiji.com\/global\/<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meiji Philippines powered by Grand Dragon Enterprises offers a healthier, not-too-sweet option for chocolate lovers with their Chocolate KOUKA, the latest addition to their Meiji chocolate family!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":53345,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84,74,6642],"tags":[6738,6741,6740,6737,6736,6735,6742,6739,6734,6743],"class_list":["post-53327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese","category-bakery-and-sweets","category-child-friendly","tag-almond","tag-apollo","tag-choco-baby","tag-chocolate-kouka","tag-dark-chocolate","tag-grand-dragon-enterprises","tag-high-cacao","tag-macadamia","tag-meiji-philippines","tag-polyphenols"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53327","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53327"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53327\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54902,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53327\/revisions\/54902"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}