Shio-mame Daifuku
Japanese notation "塩豆大福(石村萬盛堂)"
Ishimura-Manseido, a confectioner in Fukuoka Prefecture known for its famous confectionery “Tsuru-no-ko” makes “Shio-mame Daifuku,” which is said to be as popular as Tsuru-no-ko among the store’s numerous lineup. The quality of the product is the reason for its popularity.
The simple writing of only the name of the product gives a sense of confidence.
It is very soft and has a texture reminiscent of freshly pounded rice cake. The rice cake is also riddled with large red peas.
The Daifuku is said to be made with pure domestic salt from the clean seawater of the Amakusa Sea in Kumamoto, which gives it a unique “rich and mild” flavor.
The perfect balance between the light and elegant red bean paste and the slightly salty rice cake. The quality is so high that you can’t help but say “I see! ”
The characteristics of the salt made in Amakusa, Kumamoto can be felt. It was a gem of a perfect balance.