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Monaka Zanmai (Azuki)

大阪府·和菓子

Monaka Zanmai (Azuki)

Crispy, fragrant wafers filled with plump whole red bean paste. It is at its best the moment you assemble it just before eating. Monaka Zanmai is made by Aoki Shofuan in Sennan, Osaka. This monaka, a tradition since the company's founding, features a characteristic method where the wafer and bean paste are wrapped separately, to be assembled by yourself right before consumption. Using 100% premium glutinous rice, the wafers are baked with a toasted finish, offering a light texture reminiscent of freshly baked pie. The filling uses Erimo Showzu beans from Tokachi, Hokkaido, resulting in an elegant taste that is not overly sweet. The moment the crispy wafer meets the homemade bean paste is the ultimate treat. It is an exciting Japanese confection that allows you to enjoy the joy of assembly along with the flavor.

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  • Monaka Sanmai (Matcha)

    The Matcha flavor of 'Monaka Sanmai,' produced by Aoki Shofuan, a company founded in 1984. It features a unique style where the shell, made from 100% premium glutinous rice, and the bean paste are individually wrapped, allowing you to assemble them yourself just before eating. You can enjoy a crispy texture through the combination of fragrant, slightly scorched baked shells and matcha bean paste.

  • Monaka Zanmai (Pumpkin)

    The pumpkin flavor of 'Monaka Zanmai,' a product Aoki Shofuan (founded in 1984) has been dedicated to for over 30 years. The shell, made from 100% premium glutinous rice, and the bean paste are individually wrapped so they can be assembled just before eating to achieve a crispy texture. Its fluffy pumpkin sweetness is particularly popular during autumn and winter.

  • Monaka Zanmai (Tomato)

    A unique flavor of "Monaka Zanmai" produced by Aoki Shofuan, founded in 1984. The style involves sandwiching the filling just before eating, with the 100% premium glutinous rice skin and sweet-and-sour tomato paste packaged separately. This unexpected combination of Japanese confectionery and tomato has garnered attention for its novel sensation.

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