MARUTA Konpeito Japanese Sugar Candy a set of 50 bags by Kasugai

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Japanese Fujiya Milky candy (alt: Peko Chan Hokkaido Milk classic soft candy)– good choice for those who like soft candy! Go hunting for all the different flavor Kitkats (including limited edition Kitkats) when you are out and about in Japan. Konpeito is iconically known for being a tiny and star-shaped sugar candy. Texturally, these little candies hard and grainy-like. This is due to the fact that they are made almost entirely out of sugar. Texturally, they are quite crisp and dense. Besides their shape, they come in many colors that make them look almost jewel-like. You may mistake them as gems used for jewelry the first time you see them! Konpeito can be made using any color, but common colors include white, pink, yellow, green, and blue. They usually are not colored with vibrant hues, however, pastel-colors are often used because they give konpeito a fashionable and elegant look without being overly flashy.

Kohakutou is a Japanese candy made from Agar Agar and translates to "amber candy". Kohakutou is made by pouring flavored jelly into a dish and allowing it to set before cutting or tearing into crystal shapes. The candy develops a crunchy outer crust after a few days but remains delightfully chewy inside. I started by cutting my jelly into strips, then into 1" tall rectangles. I used my paring knife to cut the tip into a point so it resembled a crystal shape. This sakura mochi treat is uniquely Japanese because it features the iconic sakura flower, which is significant in the country’s culture. The sakura symbolises the transience of life and the beauty of nature. Soda Candy - You’ll see a lot of soda flavored candy in Japan, but one stands out in particular: Ramune soda candy . It’s delicious and has a unique texture and flavor. It really tastes like soda and sort of dissolves in your mouth after you chew it.

Flavorwise, similarly to color, konpeito can come in virtually any flavor under the sun. Since these candies are crafted by artisans (we’ll get more into that later in this blog post.), it is up to the artisan to decide which flavors seem fit for their konpeito. However, unflavored (or, sugar-flavored) and fruity varieties such as yuzu, strawberry, and peach are common. Other interesting flavors include matcha, soda, salt, and even wine! There are variations of konpeito that use other kinds of sugar as well. While white granulated sugar is the most commonly chosen sugar for konpeito-making, some artisans opt for Japanese sugars such as Okinawan brown sugar or Wasabon, a Japanese confectioner's sugar, to give the konpeito candy a more traditional Japanese flair. Taffy - A number of taffy-like candies are available, but perhaps the most popular is Hi-Chew . If you like Starburst (American candy), then Hi-Chew is a great choice. It has that fruity, taffy quality. Konpeito comes in small round shapes with tiny pointy 'spikes' (don't be scared they are not sharp and won't sting you), making them look like little spherical stars. They come in various colors, such as white, pink, yellow, green, blue, etc. Like many traditional Japanese sweets, the colors are often elegant and subdued, mostly in pastel shades rather than gaudy or overly vivid colors. The interesting Konpeito texture enhances your its overall experience. | Image from hottopic_maplewood Milk Candy - Want a candy that’s sweet and milky? Well, Japan has you covered. You should try the candy called “Milky.” It’s chewy and (you guessed it) milky.

It is also said that it takes an immense amount of skill to make these tiny candies. Not only is the Dora machine difficult to use due to its size and the fact that it was invented in the Meiji period, but there also must be an extreme amount of care and detail that goes into each konpeito. Some say that it even takes more than 20 years of experience to get the technique right! Uses of Konpeito Candy can be delicious and fun, but even among one type of Japanese candy like konpeito there are several variations and due to the fact that the most sought-after candy is season limited, it can be very hard to get outside of the country. Securing your candy can be made a lot easier by buying candy from subscription boxes that specialize in seasonal goodies, savory eats, kawaii munchies, and traditional treats. Because konpeito is so versatile, it will be easy to find a version of it, no matter what flavors you're interested in. Despite their various colors, the majority of Konpeito are just plain sugar. Having said that, modern Konpeito are also manufactured with distinctive flavors. These hand-crafted, artisan Konpeito are available in a variety of flavors, including Yuzu, Matcha, Strawberry, Plum, Orange, Banana, Plain Soda, Peach, Pineapple, Vanilla, etc. Konpeito is made by a variety of specialized Wagashi makers since it is regarded as a form of traditional Japanese sweet confection known as "wagashi." Felice Fischer (2008). The art of Japanese craft: 1875 to the present. Philadelphia Museum of Art. p.60. Tokyo: Kunaicho, 2004. Yorokobi no kobako: bonbonieru no ishobi (Celebratory miniature boxes: the decorative beauty of the bonboniere).

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Jelly Beans - There are so many types of jelly beans in Japan - including Poifull (sweet and sour) and Kasugai Tsubu Gummy (ok, it’s called a gummy, but to a western eye and palette, it’s a jelly bean)

You’ve no doubt heard that Japan is famous for unusual Kit Kat flavors. Most people have Green Tea Kit Kats on their must buy souvenirs from Japan list. Konpeito used to take months to make because of the outdated techniques of using coal for heating and the laborious nature of the entire procedure. However, the Japanese star candy now takes around 7 to 14 days to complete, thanks to technological advances. The Portuguese term "confetti," which means candy or confection, is where the name of this particular sort of Japanese sweets originates. Plain sugar, water, food coloring, and a variety of tastes make up the bulk of Konpeito.All Tofu Cute content is original. Please don't copy any portion of product descriptions or images without permission So what exactly is Konpeito? It is a candy made from a high amount of sugar, which made them an expensive and exclusive sweet when they were first introduced to Japan during a time when sugar refining was still new to the country. These days, they’ve become a staple part of Japanese sweets and are still widely eaten. They’re even part of many families’ emergency rations, as they keep for a long time, have a lot of calories, stimulate saliva, and add some colour to a stressful situation. Konpeito are also given as gifts for weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations, as well as given as a gift at shrines.