{"product_id":"maruto-nagasaki-castella-loaf-260g","title":"Maruto Nagasaki Castella Loaf 260g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaruto Nagasaki Castella Loaf (長崎カステラ 平) 260g\u003c\/strong\u003e — a traditional Nagasaki-style honey sponge cake baked by Maruto Seika, sold as one whole, uncut loaf (平／hira) so you can slice it to any thickness you like. Made with plenty of fresh eggs for a fine, moist crumb and a gentle, nostalgic sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 長崎カステラ 平 1本\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maruto Seika (マルト製菓)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e whole uncut loaf (平 \/ 1本入り)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 260g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 半生菓子 (semi-moist confection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Product of Japan (Fukuyama, Hiroshima)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Maruto Seika\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaruto Seika Co., Ltd. (マルト製菓株式会社) is a confectionery maker founded in 1946 in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, specialising in castella and other semi-moist confections. It is FSSC 22000 food-safety certified and exports its cakes to around twenty countries, with castella making up the majority of those exports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is castella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastella (カステラ) is a Japanese sponge cake introduced to Nagasaki by Portuguese traders in the 16th century. Made from egg, sugar, wheat flour and a touch of starch syrup and honey, it is prized for a dense-yet-moist, fine-textured crumb — distinct from a Western airy sponge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use \u0026amp; enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this castella comes as a whole uncut loaf, simply slice it to the thickness you like. Maruto suggests enjoying it as an everyday tea-time treat (お茶請け), and recommends it especially with a glass of milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgg (domestic), sugar, wheat flour, vegetable oil, sweetened condensed milk, honey, isomerized sugar syrup, liqueur \/ sorbitol, emulsifier, raising agent, colour (carotene), eggshell calcium, flavouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains egg, wheat, milk, and soybean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition (per 100 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergy 344 kcal · Protein 7.3 g · Fat 9.2 g · Carbohydrate 58.1 g · Salt-equivalent 0.2 g · Sodium 62 mg · Trans fat 0.086 g · Cholesterol 151 mg. (Reference: approx. 895 kcal per whole 260 g loaf.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant — please check the package label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we make every effort to keep product information accurate and up to date, manufacturers may change formulations, packaging, allergens, ingredients, or specifications without notice. The actual product packaging is always the authoritative source. If you have specific concerns about allergens, ingredients, or any product detail, please contact us before purchase, or refer to the product packaging before consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentic Nagasaki castella · 長崎カステラ 平 · Maruto Seika, Hiroshima since 1946.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maruto","offers":[{"title":"Bulk Buy (x3)","offer_id":47600571383957,"sku":"VZ5517977[EW][BULK3]","price":20.33,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Individual Item","offer_id":47600571416725,"sku":"VZ5517977[EW]","price":7.53,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/6346\/1269\/files\/MarutoNagasakiCastellaLoaf260g.jpg?v=1784504263","url":"https:\/\/www.jundirect.com.au\/products\/maruto-nagasaki-castella-loaf-260g","provider":"Jun Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}