Sugarken wax contains a lot of octacosanol. Research by Hiroko Nao, former vice governor of Okinawa prefecture and professor emeritus of the University of the Ryukyus, has revealed that octacosanol is a healthy ingredient that is the main reason for the longevity of Okinawans. It has also been adopted in popular products by major beverage manufacturers. Outside of humans, it is also known as a source of endurance for migratory birds across the ocean.

The sugar industry has developed in colonized Latin American countries since the Age of Discovery, which began in the 15th century. Cuba, an island nation in the Caribbean, was also a major producer of sugar. In the early 20th century, American capital expanded into Cuba, which became independent from Spain and effectively became a protectorate of the United States. Among them, production of Sugarken Wax was also started. In the 1980s, during the Cold War era, joint development began between our company (then Noda Wax Co., Ltd.) and the Cuban government. I received a visit. In the 1990s, we developed and patented a unique purification method that eliminates inherent odors. When Fidel Castro's eldest son and his wife come to Japan, aroma candles made from Sugarken wax are lit in front of them and handed to them.