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MARCH 2021

Mochi Mochi Mochi
もちもちなもち

March Bokksu Hero Image, Mochi Theme

MARCH 2021

Mochi Mochi Mochi

もちもちなもち

Chewy mochi is almost synonymous with Japan. These famously sticky rice cakes are the star of this month’s box!

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Let's talk mochi!

Mochi is made from mochigome, or mochi rice (sometimes also called glutinous rice). It’s a special type of short grain rice that has a higher starch content, perfect for creating that chewy texture.

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  • THE SNACKS
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Funwari Meijin Mochi Puffs: Black Syrup Kinako
CLASSIC EXCLUSIVE
Mochi Mochi Chocolate: Ganache
CLASSIC EXCLUSIVE
Setouchi Lemon Mochi
Mochi Mochi Custard Daifuku Mochi
Calpico Mochi
Yuzu Gummy
Olive & Olive Arare
Hi-Chew Premium: Red Grape Flavor
Onigiri Senbei: Soy Sauce Flavor
Crepe Colorée: Orange Tea
Pudding Daifuku Mochi
Hojicha Tea
Super Heart Chiple: Garlic

Funwari Meijin Mochi Puffs: Black Syrup Kinako

Manufacturer: Echigo Seika
Common Allergens: Milk, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: Yes

These mochi are made with 100% Japanese mochigome rice that is pounded and transformed using a unique patented process into lighter-than-air confections. Afterward, they are covered in brown sugar syrup, cocoa powder, and kinako powder for a sweet and nutty flavor!

Mochi Mochi Chocolate: Ganache

Manufacturer: Bourbon
Common Allergens: Milk, Soy
Also Contains: Alcohol
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: Yes

A rich dark chocolate ganache is hiding in the center of these chewy mochi. The mochi wrapper is soft and thin, while the chocolate center is thick and creamy. This mochi is, in a word, decadent.

Setouchi Lemon Mochi

Manufacturer: Seiki
Common Allergens: Milk
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: Yes

Upon opening the wrapper to this yellow mochi, the scent of lemon comes waf ting out. Setouchi lemons are known for their sweetness, perfect for flavoring snacks. This mochi even has setouchi lemon peels kneaded into the rice cake!

Mochi Mochi Custard Daifuku Mochi

Manufacturer: Kubota Seika
Common Allergens: Milk, Eggs
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: Yes

Daifuku are stuffed mochi, and this custard filled version is exceptionally soft. The thick-set custard filling is silky smooth, and diffuses the delicious flavor of vanilla through each bite.

Calpico Mochi

Manufacturer: Nihonbashi Kabo
Common Allergens: Milk, Eggs, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: No

Inspired by the popular Japanese drink Calpico, the outside layer is a sweet, soft rice cake while the inside is a marshmallow layer covering the sweet and tangy Calpico-flavored jam center.

Yuzu Gummy

Manufacturer: Lion
Common Allergens: None
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: No

These refreshing yuzu gummies have a mochi mochi chewiness to them. The freshness of yuzu is bright on the tongue, while the slight natural bitterness adds delicious complexity.

Olive & Olive Arare

Manufacturer: Morihaku Seika
Common Allergens: Wheat, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Savory
Vegetarian: No

Olive is a pretty rare flavor for Japanese snacks, but these arare rice crackers are as delicious as they are unique. They are light and crunchy, with a rich and earthy umami flavor from the extra virgin olive oil, and just a hint of salt y tang.

Hi-Chew Premium: Red Grape Flavor

Manufacturer: Morinaga Seika
Common Allergens: None
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: No

Hi-Chew is one of Japan’s most popular gummy brands, known for its delicious flavors. For their premium line Hi-Chew uses premium flavors like red grape and adds a candy coating around their beloved chewy filling.
Please note , packaging may vary.

Onigiri Senbei: Soy Sauce Flavor

Manufacturer: Masuya
Common Allergens: Eggs, Wheat, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Savory
Vegetarian: No

Shaped like Japanese rice balls and featuring the classically simple flavors of soy sauce and nori (seaweed), this senbei reminds us that sometimes a simple thing well executed can be truly satisfying.

Crepe Colorée: Orange Tea

Manufacturer: Nakajima Taishodo
Common Allergens: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: Yes

This new snack from Nakajima Taishodo is an orange infused crepe biscuit, rolled and coated inside with a black tea cream. The crepe is crisp and the delicate combination of orange and tea is beautifully fragrant.

Pudding Daifuku Mochi

Manufacturer: Tomatsu
Common Allergens: Milk, Eggs, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: No

This golden daifuku mochi is filled with a smooth pudding cream, surrounded by a thin layer of caramel marshmallow, and surrounded by soft chewy mochi.

Hojicha Tea

Manufacturer: Myokoen
Common Allergens: None
Also Contains: N/A
Vegetarian: Yes

Hojicha is made by slow roasting green tea leaves, which reduces the caffeine content and produces deliciously nutty, earthy flavors. This tea turns a beautiful reddish brown chestnut color when fully brewed, and longer steeping allows for a nut tier, more complex flavor.

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS:

Steep in water at 175°F (80°C) for at least 3 minutes or to taste. Enjoy!

Super Heart Chiple: Garlic

Manufacturer: Riska
Common Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Savory

Vegetarian: No

Don’t let the flames on the bag scare you off! These super light rice crackers are pretty light on the spice, but heavy on the garlic. A dusting of paprika gives them their orange coloring, and adds complexity to the powerful garlic flavor.

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