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Japanese food manufacturer Ajinomoto Group has expanded its conscious food brand Atlr.72 with the launch of Mochelie, a mochi-filled almond tart made with Solein.

The product is available in Singapore in three flavours: Yuzu Fromage, Sesame Noir and Azuki Matcha.

Mochelie is made with Solein and plant-based ingredients, with the use of butter, milk and eggs reduced to less than one third. The pastry consists of a brisée cookie base topped with an almond tart filled with mochi.

The name Mochelie combines the Japanese word 'mochi' and the French word 'chérie'. The product features floral designs inspired by nature.

Atlr.72 was launched by Ajinomoto as a brand focused on food products that respond to demand for healthier and more sustainable options. Its first limited-edition products, Flowering Mooncakes and Ice Cream Sandwiches made with Solein, were released in September 2024.

Earlier this year, the company introduced Atlr.72 Flowering Ice Cream in Singapore in three flavours.

In October, Atlr.72 expanded into beverages with a test launch of GRe:en Drop Coffee, which blends regular coffee with beanless coffee made with Solein to create a dairy-free iced latte. Ajinomoto expects the product to be more widely available next year.

The company plans to expand Atlr.72 beyond sweet products and beverages into meals and other daily food options. It also plans to open a flagship store in Singapore in the first half of 2026.

Atlr.72 Mochelie has been available at a Christmas-themed pop-up store at Parkway Parade, Singapore, from 10-24 December, and at the Atlr.72 food truck at Geneo, Singapore, since 10 December.