Sakura Mochi

Celebrating the cherry blossoms in spring, this confection has smooth red bean paste inside, dōmyōji (steamed rice flour) outside, and wrapped in salted cherry blossom leaf.

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Cherry blossom leaves are odorless, but during the Edo Period they found out that curing the leaves in salt triggered a chemical reaction which brings out the distinct aroma loved throughout the country to this day.

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Best-before date: 1 day

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Availability: February - April, all stores (store list)

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Allergen: none

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Ingredients:

• Red bean

• Sugar

• Dōmyōji (steamed rice) flour

• Salt-cured sakura leaves