Everybody has their favorite childhood candies, whether they are chocolate or gummies, but if you're getting tired of the same sweets or you just want to try something different, it's time to indulge your sweet tooth with Japanese Candy, which is known for both its quality and variety worldwide.
The vast diversity of flavors you can find, from gummy candies to Kit Kats, is one of the primary reasons Japanese candy is so well-known throughout the world. While there are innumerable different forms, sizes, and textures of candy available in Japan, it is also one of the most popular types of candy there.
The chocolate varieties of Japanese Kit Kats are well-known throughout the globe. This chocolate-covered wafer product has been introduced in more than 100 varieties, from Chocolate Orange and Strawberry to Matcha (Japanese green tea) and Whole wheat Biscuit, just in Japan. The flavor selection ranges from regional variants in addition to limited-edition choices.
How did KitKat get its Fame?
Several Japanese confectionery companies have been around for decades, and some are over 100 years old, much like Kit Kat, which first arrived in Japan in 1973. Meiji, a well-known Japanese chocolate company with nearly 130 different chocolate products, debuted its first chocolate in 1918.
In 1926, the enduringly well-liked Meiji Milk Chocolate was introduced; as of the present, it claims a 24.7% market share in Japan, according to the Meiji website. Since its original introduction 95 years ago, the recipe for this well-known bar hasn't altered much, nor have the methods used to make it.
Morinaga's Milk Caramels, which were first produced in 1913, are another enduring confection. It comes as no news that this beloved sweet is the most popular caramel in Japan after 108 years on the market.
Additionally, Morinaga creates Hi-Chew, a two-layered, chewy, fruity candy that is sold all over the globe in more than 50 different varieties. This candy-based technology is incredibly famous. According to a 2020 Forbes article, nearly 1 billion Hi-Chew portions are consumed annually in the US.
Other Japanese Candy you should try!
Variety is yet another factor that contributes to Japanese candy's superior quality, in addition to its mouthwatering flavors and well-known brand names. One illustration is candy-sized mochi, or Japanese rice pudding. This delicacy is renowned for its squishy, chewy nature, much like the glutinous substance of traditional mochi rice cakes. There is a wide selection of gummies accessible if you enjoy chewy sweets.
Hello Kitty Candy are delightful crunchy fruit treats that make an ideal present for any Hello Kitty fan! They are formed like adorable sakura flowers (Japanese cherry blossoms) and are available in three delectable flavors: orange, apple, and cherry. Each one comes in its own wrapper and features Hello Kitty in various cute clothes and attitudes. There are several designs; try if you can locate them all!
One of the many choices on the Japanese market is Bourbon's acclaimed Fettuccine Gummies. There are many fruit varieties, both sweet and sour, to choose from, and they are created using genuine fruit juice in the shape of typical Italian fettuccine pasta. Kiwi, Peach, Italian Grape, Pineapple, and Amaou Strawberry are some of the flavors. The selection also includes beverage varieties, including Mixed Fruit beverage, Watermelon Soda, and White Soda.
Meiji makes fruit-flavored chewy candies in addition to its extensive chocolate variety. Meiji Kajyu Gummies come in varieties like Mandarin, Grape, Strawberry, Lemon Peel, Peach, Salty Lychee, and Muscat. A new limited-edition Dark Cherry variety is also available. All flavors are prepared with fresh fruit puree.
Japanese acidic sweets, of which there are many available, include Fettuccine's Lemon and acidic Plum gummies, which are excellent examples. Umeboshi was initially used to make (and is still used to make!) sour sweets. (salted, pickled Japanese plums). The variety of super sour flavors available also includes Kanro Puré's Tangy Fruits Gummies, Ruby Grapefruit Gummies from Nobel Jewel Sours, Yaokin's Sweet & Sour Soda Paper Candy, and Kuroya's Shoten Deluxe Sour Candy, all of which come in adorable mini cartons.
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