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Functional food for women’s everyday wellbeing

Kinako-powered nut butters for the way you actually live

Your days are full, your hormones don’t always read the script, and you still want food that feels good in your body.


KinaFuel and KinaButter are roasted-kinako nut spreads made to support women’s energy, cravings, and mood through simple, comforting rituals — not strict plans.

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Learn why we chose kinako

Made in Japan

Traceable soybeans roasted in small batches.

No Seed Oils

Only nuts, kinako, and sea salt — no seed oils.

Vegan & Gluten-Free

Wholesome, plant-based, and easy to share.

Find the spread that matches your day

Both are built on roasted kinako. The difference is how you like to eat, and what kind of support you need right now.

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KinaFuel

Kinako + Peanut Butter

For gentler moments — slow mornings, quiet snacks, and small rituals that help you feel more like yourself.

  • Best if you want: a softer, toasty flavor you can come back to every single day
  • Texture: silky and spreadable, easy to share with family or housemates
  • Ideal for: breakfast toast, waffles, yogurt bowls, evening wind-down snacks

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KinaButter

Kinako + Almond Butter

For the days that ask a lot from you — when you need something truly filling and steady, not just a quick bite.

  • Best if you want: a deeper, roasty peanut flavor and more protein to help you feel satisfied
  • Texture: thick and rich, easy to eat straight from the spoon
  • Ideal for: rushed mornings, between-meeting snacks, post-workout, late-afternoon “I need something now” moments

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What is kinako?

Kinako is roasted soybean flour. In Japanese food culture, it’s been used for generations as a gentle, everyday way to bring the benefits of soy into snacks and sweets — not as a supplement, but as real food.

Kinako naturally contains plant protein, fiber, and soy isoflavones. Together, these can support steadier energy, satiety, and aspects of women’s hormonal health when eaten regularly as part of a balanced diet.

 

Isoflavones are polyphenolic compounds that can bind to estrogen receptors and are being studied for their role in supporting vasomotor symptoms, bone health, and cardiometabolic markers in women. Compared to isolated soy protein, kinako retains more of the whole-soy matrix, including fiber and other bioactive compounds, which may influence how it is absorbed and tolerated in everyday diets.

 

By pairing kinako with nuts and keeping the ingredient list short, our spreads are designed to deliver these benefits in a familiar format that can be eaten daily as part of your existing routines.

How Kinako Supports Women Across Life Stages

While every body is different, kinako-based foods are traditionally enjoyed by women through different seasons of life — from early cycles to perimenopause and beyond.

The science behind the spoon

Kinako naturally brings soy isoflavones, and we layer in inositol — a vitamin-like nutrient found in fruits and whole grains. Together, they offer a gentle, food-first way to support women’s changing hormones, energy, and mood as part of everyday eating.

KinaGlow vs Regular Nut Butters

We love classic nut butter. Kinaglow simply takes that familiar format and layers in kinako so it can work a little harder for women.

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KinaButter and KinaFuel

Regular Nut Butter

Functional Benefit

Kinako isoflavones, fiber, and plant protein in addition to healthy fats.

Mainly fat and calories, with limited functional focus.

Female Focus

Designed with women’s hormonal rhythms and daily energy needs in mind.

Usually formulated as a general product for everyone.

Protein & satiety

Protein from nuts + roasted soy, built to feel more satisfying per spoon.

Varies widely depending on brand and added sugars.

Used in Asia for centuries

Built around kinako, a long-standing part of Japanese food culture.

Traditional, but not focused on kinako or isoflavones.

Ingredients

Short, clean lists, no palm oil, no gums, no artificial sweeteners.

Can include seed oils, stabilizers, flavorings, and added sugars.

Used in Asia for centuries

Roasted, layered, toasty — with kinako’s warm depth.

Simple nut flavor, often either very plain or very sweet.

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How to use

KinaButter and KinaFuel are meant to slip into what you already do — not ask you to build a new routine from scratch.

Everyday breakfasts

  • Spread on toast, waffles, or English muffins
  • Swirl into warm oats or overnight oats
  • Add to yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit and granola
  • Fold into pancakes or baked oats for extra function

Snacks & small rituals

  • Pair with apple slices, bananas, or dark chocolate
  • Blend into smoothies or protein shakes
  • Use as a dip for berries or crackers when you want something more grounding
  • Add a spoonful with tea in the afternoon or evening as a steadier, non-sugary snack

About The KinaGlow Range

KinaGlow is a functional food system centered on the benefits of roasted kinako.


Each product is:

  • Inspired by traditional Asian food culture
  • Designed for women’s physiology
  • Built on a foundation of real clinical research
  • Delivered in familiar, delicious everyday formats

Phase 1 focuses on KinaFuel and KinaButter — our kinako-powered nut butters. Over time, the Kinaglow range will expand into spreads, snacks, and boost formats that can support women through different stages of hormonal life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as soy protein?

No. Kinako is whole roasted soy flour, not isolated soy protein. It includes isoflavones and fiber and tends to feel more like a traditional food than a supplement.

Is it okay to eat kinako every day?

In Japan, kinako has long been eaten regularly as part of everyday food culture. For most people, including small amounts daily as part of a balanced diet is considered reasonable. If you have a specific medical condition, are pregnant, or are on medication, please check with your physician.

Does this affect hormones directly?

Isoflavones from foods like kinako are thought to support estrogen-related pathways gently. They are not the same as hormone replacement therapy and should be viewed as one small piece of an overall lifestyle approach.

Is it very sweet?

KinaFuel and KinaButter are lightly sweet, if at all, depending on the final formulation. We don’t use artificial sweeteners and aim for flavors that feel comforting and balanced, not sugary.