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 Tempura Batter Mix: Business Applications and Market Potential

As Japanese cuisine continues to grow in popularity worldwide, tempura is becoming the center of increasing attention.

For those wondering what tempura is, it is a traditional Japanese dish featuring seafood and vegetables coated in a light, crispy batter.

Thanks to both its visual appeal and dynamic cooking process, tempura has received high acclaim from restaurants as an effective means of attracting customers and standing out among the competition.

This guidebook highlights the business potential of tempura, covering insights into current trends in global food markets, while also introducing tips on how to tempura effectively in a commercial kitchen.

What is Tempura?
A Brief Introduction

Tempura is one of Japan’s most celebrated culinary traditions, loved worldwide for its delicate texture, light crispiness, and ability to highlight the natural flavor of every ingredient. As global interest in Japanese cuisine continues to grow, more chefs and restaurants are seeking reliable ways to create authentic tempura with consistent quality.

To meet the wide-ranging needs of our customers, we leverage our ample expertise in formulating the perfect blend of ingredients to offer a wide selection of products which deliver the specific texture (light/hard crispy) and appearance (sharp/round) desired. Our convenient products likewise help streamline the cooking process, with features such as long-lasting texture and microwaveable products, as well as products which eliminate the need for techniques such as dusting ingredients with flour prior to coating or adding fresh batter to the pan while frying

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What Makes Tempura Unique?
The Art and Technique Behind Authentic Japanese Flavor

While this may seem simple at first glance, making tempura actually requires a great deal of skill and attention to detail in order to bring out the natural flavors of the fresh seasonal ingredients. A thin, light batter locks in the natural umami of seafood, vegetables, and meat while creating a crisp, airy coating. This combination of texture and flavor makes tempura a versatile menu item that fits both fine dining and casual concepts.

Why Choose Nisshin Seifun Welna?
120 Years of Wheat Expertise for Ideal Tempura

As part of the Nisshin Seifun Group, Nisshin Seifun Welna leverages over a century of wheat and flour technology to develop specialized tempura batter mixes. By optimizing gluten activity and starch behavior, our products help you achieve a stable batter viscosity, a clean, non-greasy finish, and a crisp texture that lasts—even after cooling or takeout. This makes Nisshin Seifun Welna an ideal partner for professional kitchens worldwide.

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Tempura Around the World
Local Ingredients, Global Possibilities

The use of tempura batter mix in such deep-fried dishes from around the world can convey many benefits, such as a change in texture, simplification of cooking, and added value for combining a Japanese taste. How about this as a way to incorporate a new charm to the cuisine of each country？

Tempura Beyond Japan
Reimagining Global Fried Foods with Tempura Batter Mixes

In Japan, a wide range of ingredients such as vegetables, seafood and meat are used for tempura.

There are many deep-fried dishes similar to Japanese tempura around the world. The use of tempura batter mixes in such deep-fried dishes from around the world can convey many benefits, such as a change in texture, simplification of cooking, and added value for combining a Japanese taste. How about this as a way to incorporate a new charm to the cuisine of each country?

Learn More - Download Tempura Batter Mix Recipe: Crab Stick Tempura Rolls

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Consistent Quality, Less Labor
How Nisshin Seifun Welna Tempura Batter Mix Transforms Your Kitchen

If you use our Tempura Batter Mix "AGEJOZU”, you can achieve perfect tempura without any special techniques or handling expertise. Anyone can create tempura that fries up light and crispy, maintaining its crunch even after time has passed. We offer a wide range of tempura batter mixes designed to streamline kitchen operations and enhance customer satisfaction.

Tips for Making Light and Crispy Tempura
Achieve Perfect Tempura Every Time!

Have you ever found it difficult to give your tempura that perfect crispiness? Or do you find yourself frustrated with tempura that turns out too brown? There is a simple fix for each of these common tempura troubles. For example, if you feel that your tempura is not crispy enough when fried, the amount of water or temperature of the batter could be to blame.  By adjusting the amount of water used or chilling the batter, you can give your tempura a nice, crispy texture.

Learn More - Download how to make delicious tempura

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Where to Buy Tempura Batter Mix
Premium Tempura Batter Mix For Superior Crispiness

High-quality tempura batter mix, also known as tenkasu or crunchy tempura bits, can be purchased from Japanese food wholesalers, Asian supermarkets, or through global distributors that carry Nisshin Seifun Welna products. For businesses seeking consistent flavor, crispiness, and long-lasting texture, Nisshin Seifun Welna tempura batter mix is ideal for creating your own fresh tempura flakes on-site, ensuring quality control and cost efficiency.

Tempura Batter Mix for Sushi
Adding Crisp Texture and Flavor Contrast to Every Roll

Tempura batter mix for sushi are commonly used to add texture, aroma, and visual appeal to rolls such as California rolls, spicy tuna rolls, or specialty fusion sushi. Using Nisshin Seifun Welna tempura batter mix allows you to produce light, crisp flakes that maintain their crunch even after being combined with sauces or vinegared rice. This enhances the overall flavor profile and creates a satisfying contrast in every bite.

Discover Banana Tempura?
A Surprisingly Perfect Match of Sweetness and Crispiness

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Banana tempura may not be the first item that comes to mind when thinking of traditional Japanese cuisine, but it is one of the most delightful variations of tempura you can try. Popular in Brazil, parts of Asia and Hawaii, banana tempura transforms simple fruit into a warm, crispy, and aromatic dessert that appeals to both children and adults.


What Does Banana Tempura Taste Like?

Banana tempura offers a unique balance of textures and flavors:

• Crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside
  Heating the banana intensifies its sweetness and creates a naturally smooth, custard-like texture.

• A beautifully light batter
  When coated with a well-formulated tempura batter mix, the banana remains airy and never greasy.

• A dessert that feels both familiar and new
  It resembles a classic fried banana, but with the signature elegance and lightness of Japanese tempura.

Recommended Ways to Serve Banana Tempura

Banana tempura can be enjoyed in many styles. These combinations make it a versatile item for restaurant menus, cafés, and fusion dessert concepts:

• With vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of honey or chocolate sauce
• Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar
• Served with black syrup (kuromitsu) and kinako (roasted soybean powder) for a Japanese-style dessert
• As a topping for parfaits or pancake dishes

Why Banana Tempura Works So Well

Tempura batter is designed to remain light and crisp while preserving the ingredient’s natural flavor, and it offers consistent quality even for beginners.
This makes bananas an ideal pairing, the batter highlights their natural sweetness while adding an elegant contrast in texture.