Japanese Milk Bread Takes Over UK Bakeries as TikTok Drives Massive Demand
Driven by social media trends and changing consumer tastes, soft Japanese milk bread is rapidly reshaping the British baking industry.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Social Virality
Key points
- Japanese milk bread, or shokupan, is rapidly growing in popularity across the UK due to viral TikTok exposure.
- The bread relies on the tangzhong roux method, which locks in moisture and keeps the loaf soft for days.
- High demand allows bakeries to command premium retail prices compared to standard white sliced loaves.
- Food service operators are using shokupan to create upscale sando sandwiches that drive high profit margins.
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