Ice cream daifuku comes in many flavors, and new ones are being created all the time.

In this article, we’ll introduce different types of ice cream daifuku and highlight the ones available for international export.

If you’re eager to try Japanese mochi in your country, be sure to check it out!

What is “ice cream daifuku”?

A cool, sweet, and chewy treat—that’s ice cream daifuku.

While traditional daifuku is typically filled with sweet red bean paste, ice cream daifuku is made by mixing cream, fruit, and other fillings, then freezing it.

One of the most famous examples overseas is 'Yukimi Daifuku,' but there are many other varieties of ice cream daifuku that are popular all across Japan.

1. Strawberry Ice Cream Daifuku

Strawberry ice cream daifuku is a classic fruit-filled treat.
The tangy strawberry flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet red bean paste and ice cream.

It’s also great when chilled because it contains fruit.

Other popular fruit flavors include mandarin orange, kiwi, and Setouchi lemon ice cream daifuku.

2. Ice Cream Daifuku with International Ingredients

There are many varieties that blend Japanese and foreign flavors.

These daifuku are filled with ingredients like chocolate, raisins, caramel, and gorgonzola cheese, combined with ice cream and red bean paste, and then frozen.

They’re popular internationally for their familiar tastes.

3. Daifuku with Various Ice Cream Flavors

Another type wraps different ice cream flavors inside the daifuku mochi skin.

The ice cream can range from classic flavors like matcha and vanilla to unique ones like white peach, sweet potato, salted, and plum.

These types of daifuku pair perfectly with coffee or tea.
However, because they are frozen, importing them from abroad can be challenging, and some distributors may not carry ice cream daifuku.
That’s why we’ll introduce a method for enjoying ice cream daifuku easily, even overseas.

Transform Regular Daifuku Into Ice Cream Daifuku

Freezing regular daifuku is a great way to give it an ice cream twist.

Many daifuku varieties not only include red bean paste but also ingredients similar to cream, making it easy to enjoy a delightful ice cream-like flavor.

Freezing, rather than just refrigerating, helps maintain both the taste and shelf life of your daifuku.

Recommended: How to Naturally Thaw Daifuku

1.After freezing, move the daifuku to the refrigerator 2 hours before you plan to eat it.
2.About 30 minutes before eating, take the daifuku out of the refrigerator and let it thaw at room temperature.
3.It’s ready to eat when the mochi layer feels soft to the touch.

After freezing, move the daifuku to the refrigerator 2 hours before you plan to eat it.
About 30 minutes before eating, take the daifuku out of the refrigerator and let it thaw at room temperature.
It’s ready to eat when the mochi layer feels soft to the touch.

Recommended Product ① Matcha Chocolate Daifuku

This matcha chocolate daifuku features a delightfully chewy skin.

The skin is made with "gyuhi," a type of mochi dough that includes glutinous rice and syrup. This maintains the texture of the daifuku even when frozen, providing an experience akin to eating matcha ice cream daifuku.

Brand: Zelico
Shelf Life: 120 days
Ingredients: Lactose, vegetable oil, sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, syrup, glutinous rice flour, matcha, etc.
Please find product details here.

Recommended Product ② Assorted Daifuku with 5 Flavors

Another great option is the "Fuku wo Yobu Rai Fuku Omochi," which includes five different flavors.

This daifuku also uses gyuhi for the skin. Unlike traditional daifuku filled with red bean paste, it contains ingredients like soybean flour, plum, and walnuts, making it delicious even when frozen.

Brand: Zelico
Flavors: Soybean flour, plum, walnut, chestnut, mugwort
Shelf Life: 120 days
Ingredients: Syrup, sweet red bean paste, glutinous rice flour, sugar, soybean flour, powdered mugwort, etc.
Please find product details here.

Available for Global Export and OEM 

The snacks introduced in this article are available in a wide range of areas worldwide.

We’ve compiled answers to common questions about the process, so if you have any inquiries, be sure to check it out.

FAQs

Q: What countries does Zelico export to?
A: We generally cater to all countries.

Q: What kind of products do you handle?
A: We offer a wide range of Japanese brands and products, including snacks, foods, seasonings, Japanese sake, and frozen foods.

Q: Do you handle sample orders?
A: Yes, sample orders are available. Please contact us for more information on which products are available for sample orders, and details on method of export.

Q: Can you provide the specified documents we request?
A: With our extensive experience, we can generally accommodate your requests.

Q: Do you have an FDA contract?
A: We handle many FDA compliant products.

Q: What kind of company is Zelico?
A: Zelico is a long-standing Japanese company with a 140-year history.


At Zelico, we will continue to provide high-quality Japanese products to our overseas customers.

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