An unprecedented taste experience: Japan’s latest trend — “salad cakes made of lettuce”!

By Rita

Aside from health benefits, few people have high visual expectations for salads. However, the “salad cakes” that have recently taken Japan by storm might just open your eyes. These lettuce-based cakes not only offer a healthy meal option but also resemble works of art — it’s almost unbelievable they’re made from lettuce.

▲ A café in Nagoya, Japan, offers “salad cakes” (Photo / @Vegedecosalad fan page)

According to CNN, a café owner in Nagoya, Mitsuiki Moriyasu, invented the “salad cake” in 2015 — a visually decorative cake based on vegetables. All ingredients are natural vegetables, and coloring comes from natural pigments. Each cake has a different flavor depending on the vegetables used. Mitsuiki Moriyasu says the taste is an unprecedented experience.

▲ “Salad cakes” are especially suitable for travelers with food allergies (Photo / @Vegedecosalad fan page)

The idea for the salad cake actually came from the founder’s family’s needs. Due to family members having food allergies, Mitsuiki Moriyasu had long been searching for wheat and sugar alternatives. She also discovered the positive effects of a low-sugar and gluten-free diet on the body.

Each cake averages just 193 calories. With their strong visual appeal and commitment to health, they’ve attracted many curious visitors. For travelers who’ve indulged in ramen and sashimi, these cakes make a great light choice.

Salad Cake Café official website
http://vegedecosalad.com/english/