Collection: Japanese snacks
Japan is renowned for its rich and diverse culinary culture, and its sweet and savory snacks are no exception. The Japanese are very fond of cookies and sweets. Among the most popular are KitKat and Pocky, as well as sweets, more traditional savory snacks such as dagashi and other snacks. Their brightly colored packaging, fun advertising, price and wide variety make them a favorite with children and adults alike. Discover our selection of salty, sweet, toasted and fruity treats...
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Konatsu citrus marmalade ⋅ Okabayashi farm ⋅ 200g
⋅ Original konatsu⋅ citrus marmalade from Kochi⋅ 100% natural, with no additives or colorants⋅ Ideal on bread, yogurt or to accompany dessertsPrepared...
Regular price 9.20 €Prix promotionnel 9.20 € Regular pricePrice per unit 46.00 € per kg -
Koala no march white milk cream cookies ⋅ Lotte ⋅ 37g
⋅ Koala-shaped cookies with white chocolate filling⋅ Crunchy texture⋅ Perfect for snackingVery popular with children, these white chocolate-filled cookies...
Regular price 3.80 €Prix promotionnel 3.80 € Regular pricePrice per unit 102.70 € per kg -
Shiitake mushroom snacks ⋅ Tamachan Shop ⋅ 30g
•Dense texture and deep umami flavor•Rich in minerals, fiber, and plant protein•Healthy and tasty snack, perfect on its ownSnacks made from shiitake mushrooms grown on...
Regular price 6.90 €Prix promotionnel 6.90 € Regular pricePrice per unit 230.00 € per kg -
Milk jam with sakura ⋅ Patrice Cayuela ⋅ 230g
⋅ Artisanal creation⋅ Round, floral taste⋅ Ideal for pastries, homemade desserts or crêpesA jam with a round, floral taste, ideal for adding a touch...
Regular price 12.50 €Prix promotionnel 12.50 € Regular pricePrice per unit 54.35 € per kg
Find out more about Japanese snacks
What are the most popular Japanese snacks?
Popular Japanese snacks include:
- Pocky Sticks coated with chocolate or other flavors.
- Mochi: Pastry made with glutinous rice, sometimes filled with red bean paste.
- Japanese Kit-Kat Available in a wide variety of unique flavours such as matcha green tea.
- Senbei Crunchy rice cakes, often savoury or sweet.
- Dango Glutinous rice dumplings, served on a skewer and sometimes topped with a sweet sauce.
What's the difference between Japanese and Western snacks?
Japanese snacks are distinguished by their variety of unique flavors, often inspired by traditional Japanese ingredients such as green tea, sesame or soy. Unlike Western snacks, which are often sweeter or saltier, Japanese snacks explore umami, sweet and savory tastes, and a variety of textures, from soft (like mochi) to crunchy (like senbei).
What are the typical ingredients of Japanese snacks?
Typical Japanese snack ingredients include:
- Rice: Base for many snacks such as senbei and mochi.
- Soya: Used as a paste (miso), soy sauce or flour (kinako).
- Seaweed: Nori or kombu, often used in savory snacks.
- Red beans (azuki): Used to make the sweet paste for dorayaki or mochi.
- Matcha (green tea): A key ingredient for flavouring sweets and pastries.
Which Japanese snacks have the least sugar?
Japanese snacks with less sugar include:
- Senbei: Rice cakes that are often salted rather than sweetened.
- Arare: Small rice crackers, sometimes lightly salted or spiced.
- Nori: Dried seaweed, sometimes seasoned, but rarely sweetened.
- Dried edamame: Dried green soy beans, a healthy, low-sugar option.
