How many daifuku flavors (“daifuku” is a traditional Japanese confection, typically consisting of a small round mochi filled with a sweet filling) do you know?

In this article, we'll introduce walnut daifuku, sesame daifuku, kusa (mugwort) daifuku, sweet potato daifuku, plum daifuku, cream daifuku, and fruit daifuku.

If you find any daifuku flavors you're not familiar with, be sure to check them out!

1. Daifuku with Unique Mochi

These daifuku are characterized by their distinctive mochi rather than the filling.

Walnut Daifuku: A daifuku with walnut mixed into the dough, giving it a delightful, nutty texture.

Sesame Daifuku: A daifuku coated with sesame seeds. The filling can also be sesame paste.

Kusa Daifuku: A daifuku with green mochi made from yomogi (mugwort). The aromatic mugwort flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet red bean paste. Zelico offers a product called "Yomogi Daifuku."

2. Daifuku with Unique Fillings

While the typical filling is red bean paste, daifuku can have many other fillings.

Sweet Potato Daifuku: A daifuku filled with sweet potato paste, loved for its delicate sweetness.

Plum Daifuku: A daifuku with a whole plum inside, including the seed. The sour flavor of the plum enhances the sweetness of the mochi, making it a popular choice.

Zelico offers a daifuku gift set with five different types of daifuku flavors, including plum-filled daifuku.

3. A Must-Try for Sweet Lovers! Cream Daifuku

Cream daifuku, filled with both red bean paste and cream, is very popular among tourists. Even if you’re not a fan of red bean paste, you’ll likely enjoy this daifuku flavor if you love cream.

Individually wrapped and shelf-stable at room temperature, you can try matcha cream daifuku here.

4. The Ever-Evolving Fruit Daifuku

Last but definitely not the least, let's talk about fruit-filled daifuku, which has become a well-established category in Japan.

The fruit used range from common ones like strawberries, mandarins, and muscat grapes to newer varieties like watermelon, peach, pear, melon, and fig. Japanese red bean paste pairs well with the sweetness of fruit. If you haven't tried it yet, pick your favorite fruit and give it a try.

Zelico also offers fruit daifuku, allowing you to enjoy flavors like Hokkaido melon and Okayama peach, even though they don't contain actual fruit.


This article introduced various daifuku flavors that are gaining new fans. 
Did you find any daifuku flavors you haven’t tried yet?

Zelico is proud to be born from a Japanese company with a rich 140-year history, and we're committed to bringing you delightful treats from Japan.

If you're curious about Japanese snacks, please don't hesitate to reach out to Zelico. 

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