Cosmo Foods Launches Two Limited-Edition Respect for the Aged Day Gifts Featuring “Kuro-Nana Curry Roux,” Featured in the “Curry of the Year 2026” Award-Winning Premium Black Curry Line

Cosmo Foods Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ota Ward, Tokyo), a manufacturer and seller of curry roux, stew roux, and retort-packed foods, will offer two limited-edition gifts for Respect for the Aged Day 2026 through its official online store.

Gifts to Enjoy at the Dinner Table Every Day, Imbued with the Wish, “Stay Healthy Forever”

These limited-edition gifts include the “Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Kuro-Nana Curry Roux,” which uses seven types of black ingredients and was featured as an example from the “Premium Black Curry” product line, which won the “Curry of the Year 2026” award in the curry roux category.

The sets also include “Guilt-Free Chicken Curry Made with Rice Flour,” a retort curry characterized by its high-protein, low-carb, and gluten-free qualities, and “Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Japanese-Style Stew Roux That Goes Well with Rice,” a Japanese-style stew roux featuring a rich dashi broth.

We’re offering a new option for Respect for the Aged Day: food gifts that can be enjoyed at the dinner table every day, conveying your wishes for your loved ones to “stay healthy forever” and “continue to enjoy delicious food.”

In addition to these two limited-edition gift sets, we are also offering special Respect for the Aged Day wrapping for a limited time on our regular gift sets available at our official online store.

■ Two Limited-Edition Respect for the Aged Day Gifts Now Available

(1) “Respect for the Aged Day Gift Set” Featuring Kuro-Nana Curry, Japanese-Style Stew, and Retort Curry

　3,000 yen (tax included, shipping included)

Cosmo Foods, known for its open-flame-grilled curries: Two 2026 “Respect for the Aged Day Gift” Sets

This set includes “Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Kuro-Nana Curry Roux,” made with seven black ingredients and free of animal-derived ingredients; “Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Japanese-Style Stew Roux That Goes Well with Rice,” a dashi-infused Japanese-style stew that pairs well with rice; and “Guilt-Free Chicken Curry Made with Rice Flour,” featuring high protein, low-carb, and gluten-free qualities.

This gift set is easy to incorporate into your daily meals, allowing you to enjoy not only curry but also stew and retort-packed curry.

[Set Contents]

・Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Kuro-Nana Curry Roux: 1 pack

・Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Japanese-Style Stew Roux That Goes Well with Rice: 1 pack

・Guilt-Free Chicken Curry Made with Rice Flour: 2 packs

Price: 3,000 yen (tax and shipping included)

(2) “Kuro-Nana Reduced-Sodium Curry Gift Set” – Thoughtful for Everyday Meals

　2,500 yen (tax included, shipping included)

This set combines “Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Kuro-Nana Curry Roux” with “Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Reduced-Sodium Curry Roux.”

This is a curry gift for Respect for the Aged Day, perfect for those who want to give something their loved ones can enjoy at the dinner table every day.

[Set Contents]

・Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Kuro-Nana Curry Roux: 2 packs

・Cosmo Direct-Fire ・Roasted Reduced-Sodium Curry Roux: 2 packs

Price: 2,500 yen (tax and shipping included)

■ “Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Kuro-Nana Curry Roux,” Made with Seven Types of Black Ingredients

The “Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Kuro-Nana Curry Roux,” which serves as the centerpiece of this limited-edition Respect for the Aged Day gift set, is a curry roux introduced on January 22, 2026 (Curry Day), as part of the “Premium Black Curry” product line, which won the Curry Roux category of the “Curry of the Year 2026” award announced on that day.

This curry roux contains no animal-derived ingredients and combines seven “black” ingredients—including black rice, black beans, black sesame seeds, black pine nuts, black quince, black garlic, and black sugar.

Rather than simply appearing black, this product aims to create a deep, complex flavor by layering the richness and nutty aroma of each black ingredient; its base features a spicy and robust taste. It brings out the natural sweetness and umami of vegetables, making it an excellent match for vegetable-forward curries.

Furthermore, Cosmo Foods’ proprietary “direct-fire roasting method” is used to create a flavor that brings out the natural characteristics of each ingredient.

■ Perceptions of “Black Ingredients” Based on a Survey of 100 Men and Women Aged 20–60

In a “Summer Diet Survey” conducted by Cosmo Foods among 100 men and women in their 20s through 60s, regarding black ingredients such as “black sesame seeds, black soybeans, black rice, and fermented black garlic,” 50% of respondents answered that they had a “healthy image” of them, while 43% said they “seem nutritious.”

These perceptions of black-colored foods are one of the reasons behind the company’s proposal to offer “Kuro-Nana Curry Roux”—which uses seven types of black-colored ingredients—as a gift for Respect for the Aged Day.

*This survey asked about perceptions of black ingredients and does not indicate any health benefits associated with this product.

■High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free “Guilt-Free Chicken Curry Made with Rice Flour”

“Guilt-Free Chicken Curry Made with Rice Flour” is a retort-packed curry characterized by being high in protein, low in carbs, and gluten-free.

In the dietary habits of older adults, it is considered important to consume sufficient nutrients, including protein, from the perspective of preventing frailty (*). Therefore, we have included this high-protein retort curry—which can be easily enjoyed as part of daily meals—as one of the gift options for Respect for the Aged Day.

This retort-packed curry is microwave-safe and easy to prepare.

*Based on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2025 Edition).”

■ “Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Japanese-Style Stew Roux That Goes Well with Rice,” with a Rich Dashi Flavor

“Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Japanese-Style Stew Roux That Goes Well with Rice” is a Japanese-style stew roux with a rich dashi flavor.

It pairs well with rice and goes perfectly with root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and daikon radish, making it a flavor that’s easy to incorporate into everyday meals.

We’ve included it in our “Respect for the Aged Day Gift” collection as a dish that offers a Japanese-style flavor distinct from curry.

■Gift Wrapping Available Not Only for Respect for the Aged Day Limited-Edition Gifts but Also for Regular Gifts

At the Cosmo Foods Official Online Store, in addition to the two limited-edition Respect for the Aged Day gift sets being released this time, we are also offering Respect for the Aged Day gift wrapping for our regularly available gift sets for a limited time.

You can choose from both the limited-edition gifts and our regular gift sets to suit the recipient’s preferences and budget.

This service is also ideal for those who wish to give their loved ones their “usual favorites” as a Respect for the Aged Day gift.

[Respect for the Aged Day Gift Wrapping Period]

Monday, August 24, 2026 – Monday, September 21, 2026 (National Holiday)

Please check our official online store for details on gift wrapping and eligible products.

Cosmo Foods Official Online Store

　　https://store.e-cosmo.co.jp/shopbrand/ct18/

■Bringing the Giver’s Heartfelt Sentiments to the Dinner Table Every Day

Respect for the Aged Day is an opportunity to express your daily gratitude to family and loved ones and to convey your wish for them to “stay healthy and happy for years to come.”

At Cosmo Foods, we suggest taking time to show your care for loved ones through food—not just on special occasions, but every day—by giving them curry and stew roux, as well as retort-packed foods, as gifts.

This year on Respect for the Aged Day, why not convey your wishes—such as “Stay healthy forever” and “Keep enjoying delicious food”—through gifts that arrive at the dinner table every day?

Respect for the Aged Day Gift Wrapping (Left: 2 Limited-Edition Gift Sets; Right: Standard Gift Items)

■Product Overview

(1) Respect for the Aged Day Limited Edition “Respect for the Aged Day Gift”

Price: 3,000 yen (tax and shipping included)

Set Contents:

Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Kuro-Nana Curry Roux: 1 packCosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Japanese-Style Stew Roux That Goes Well with Rice: 1 packGuilt-Free Chicken Curry Made with Rice Flour: 2 packs

(2) Respect for the Aged Day Limited Edition “Kuro-Nana Reduced-Sodium Curry Gift Set”

Price: 2,500 yen (tax and shipping included)

Set Contents:

Cosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Kuro-Nana Curry Roux: 2 packsCosmo Direct-Fire Roasted Reduced-Sodium Curry Roux: 2 packs

Sales Period: August 24, 2026 (Mon) – September 21, 2026 (Mon, Holiday)

Where to Buy: Cosmo Foods Official Online Store

URL: https://store.e-cosmo.co.jp/

*Sales period, prices, set contents, and other details are subject to change.

■About Cosmo Foods Co., Ltd.

Cosmo Foods Co., Ltd. is a food manufacturer that produces and sells curry roux, stew roux, retort-packed curry, sauces, and other products.

We place great importance on product development that leverages our “direct-fire roasting method,” and we deliver foods that are a staple of everyday meals—including curry and stew—with a commitment to high-quality ingredients and meticulous production methods.

For this Respect for the Aged Day gift collection, we have curated a selection of Cosmo Foods products—including curries, stews, and retort-packed foods—to create food gift sets that both the giver and the recipient will enjoy.

[Company Overview]

Company Name: Cosmo Foods Co., Ltd.

Date of Establishment: June 1986 (Celebrating our 40th anniversary)

Headquarters: 7F Omori Building, 2-4-18 Omori-kita, Ota-ku, Tokyo

Website URL: https://www.e-cosmo.co.jp/

Online Store: https://store.e-cosmo.co.jp/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmofoods_curry/

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■Customer Inquiries Regarding This Matter

[Cosmo Foods Online Store]

Phone: 0172-78-1900 (Weekdays 9:00 AM–6:00 PM)

Contact Form: https://www.e-cosmo.co.jp/contact/