August is over, and with the cooler mornings and evenings, you can gradually feel the arrival of autumn.
When we as Japanese talk about autumn, we talk about the season for good food, with items like matsutake mushrooms, pacific saury, and chestnuts ready to be enjoyed.
Products using autumn-themed ingredients are gradually being released, but since Imuraya launched its new autumn-exclusive product, "Yawamochi Ice: Kuridzukushi," on Monday, September 16, 2024, we're going to review it right away!
Familiar Packaging
First, let's check out the packaging!
The distinct red color is reminiscent of the bags of a roasted chestnut vendor, emitting a great aroma that you just want to keep smelling.
The bags for roasted chestnuts are all red like this packaging, aren't they?
Seeing chestnuts with red reminds us of the warm, fluffy texture of roasted chestnuts, along with a certain sense of nostalgia.
Let's Look at the Nutrition Facts
Now that we've checked out the packaging, let's look at the nutrition facts.
Per cup of Yawamochi Ice: Kuridzukushi, the facts are as follows:
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Protein: 2.8 g
- Fat: 5.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 42.0 g
- Salt Equivalent: 0.1 g
Compared to the Yawamochi Ice: Vanilla flavor, the calories are on the lower side!
Time to Open!
Now, let's open it right away!
Peel, peel
The five mochi pieces are so cute, arranged like a flower!
This ice cream is said to change in flavor and texture as it melts, so this time I'll try it when it's just slightly melted!
How Does the Slightly Melted Ice Cream Taste?
You can taste the roasted flavor of the chestnut, and a gentle sweetness comes from the mochi!
The mochi I've eaten before has always had a texture that sticks to the back of your teeth, but since this mochi uses shiratama powder and mochi flour, it has a smooth mouthfeel that's stress-free to eat.
The ice cream also contains chestnut paste with diced chestnuts!
You can enjoy the chestnuts with a different texture.
The texture of the mochi is so good that you never get tired of the flavor!
I feel like I could easily eat the whole thing, but I'm curious about the taste when it's even more melted, so I'll savor it slowly...
After waiting a few minutes, the chestnut ice cream tastes even richer, and the chestnut paste has a fun texture with big pieces of chestnut!
"Yawamochi Ice: Kuridzukushi" Is on Sale Now! There's Also a Campaign to Win a Set of Yawamochi Ice
"Yawamochi Ice: Kuridzukushi" has been on sale since Monday, September 16, 2024, at Imuraya's web shop as well as mass retailers, supermarkets, and convenience stores nationwide.
Since it's a limited-time product, don't miss out!
Also, to celebrate Yawamochi Ice Day on October 10, a campaign is being held where 100 people will be randomly selected to win a Yawamochi Ice assortment set!
To enter, first follow the official Imuraya X (@IMURAYA_DM) account.
Then, use the button with the hashtag in the campaign announcement post to select your favorite thing about Yawamochi Ice, and add "#(your prefecture)" to the automatically generated post before posting to complete your entry.
The winners are expected to be announced from mid- to late October 2024, and winners will be contacted via a direct message on X.
The results of the Yawamochi Love Survey will also be announced on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in a ranking of Yawamochi Ice Love from all over the country.
For more details about the campaign, check out the official Imuraya website or the official Imuraya X (@IMURAYA_DM)!
＼10月10日はやわもちアイスの日／#47都道府県やわもち愛調査！
① @IMURAYA_DM をフォロー
②あなたが思うやわもちアイスの魅力を選択
③#47都道府県やわもち愛調査
#(あなたの住んでいる都道府県)
をつけて投稿➡抽選で100名様にやわもちアイス詰め合わせをプレゼント！🎁
— 井村屋（株）公式 (@IMURAYA_DM) September 2, 2024