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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Sweet black soy snacks ⋅ Odogaki ⋅ 58g
⋅ Naturally sweet, slightly melting taste⋅ Ideal size to take away or share⋅ Perfect for decorating pastries and other sweet preparations⋅ Enjoy at...
Regular price 6.90 €Prix promotionnel 6.90 € Regular pricePrice per unit 118.97 € per kg -
Jellies and fruits with red azuki beans and matcha ⋅ Eitaro Confectionary ⋅ 225g
⋅ Agar cubes⋅ agar, assorted fruits and sweet green tea syrup⋅ Fresh taste with a hint of bitterness from the matcha⋅ Perfect at the end of a meal⋅ A...
Regular price 2.95 €Prix promotionnel 2.95 € Regular price 5.90 €Price per unit 13.11 € per kg -
Kitkat matcha chocolate Itoen ⋅ Kitkat ⋅ 116g
Regular price 7.90 €Prix promotionnel 7.90 € Regular pricePrice per unit 68.10 € per kg -
Tofu warabimochi style from Nagasaki ⋅ Houmoto ⋅ 100g
⋅ Traditional Japanese pastry⋅ Deep, sweet taste⋅ Easy to prepare⋅ Ideal as a dessert or snack⋅ Pairs wonderfully with green teaThis dessert is made...
Regular price 3.90 €Prix promotionnel 3.90 € Regular pricePrice per unit 39.00 € per kg -
Salted puffed rice balls bubu arare ⋅ Narumiya ⋅ 35g
⋅ Handcrafted in Kyoto⋅ Premium⋅ Gluten-free⋅ For adding to salads soups and broth⋅ Essential for making ochazukeTiny rice crackers that taste...
Regular price 4.90 €Prix promotionnel 4.90 € Regular pricePrice per unit 140.00 € per kg -
Nagasaki warabimochi sesame jelly ⋅ Houmoto ⋅ 100g
⋅ Traditional Japanese pastry⋅ Deep, sweet taste⋅ Easy to prepare⋅ Ideal as a dessert or snack⋅ Pairs wonderfully with green teaSesame jelly...
Regular price 4.20 €Prix promotionnel 4.20 € Regular pricePrice per unit 42.00 € per kg -
Soya bean fugamaki with soy sauce ⋅ Ariake Nori Labo ⋅ 33g
These seaweed snacks are made from cooked seaweed picked young from the Ariake Sea and carefully selected soybeans. Appreciated for their...
Regular price 5.75 €Prix promotionnel 5.75 € Regular price 11.50 €Price per unit 174.24 € per kg -
Strawberry rhubarb sakura rose jam ⋅ Patrice Cayuela ⋅ 230g
⋅ Artisanal strawberry⋅ rhubarb sakura⋅ jam⋅ Creamy texture⋅ Ideal for spreads, desserts and pastriesIts floral, fruity taste goes perfectly with cheesecakes, pavlovas or...
Regular price 8.50 €Prix promotionnel 8.50 € Regular pricePrice per unit 36.96 € per kg -
Cashew Fugamaki with Soy Sauce ⋅ Ariake Nori Labo ⋅ 33g
These seaweed snacks are made with cooked seaweed picked young from the Ariake Sea and carefully selected cashew nuts. Perfect for a quick snack...
Regular price 8.05 €Prix promotionnel 8.05 € Regular pricePrice per unit 243.94 € per kg -
Dehydrated jujube snacks ⋅ Brown Sugar 1st ⋅ 80g
Dehydrated jujube fruit with a crunchy texture and sweet taste, with no additives or colorants. Jujube, also known as red date or...
Regular price 13.00 €Prix promotionnel 13.00 € Regular pricePrice per unit 162.50 € 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 -
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.
