Ganso Owara Tama-ten

Ingenious traditional confection that look like Japanese marshmallows

“Ganso Owara Tama-ten” made by Rinseido Honten in Toyama Prefecture is a very famous confectionary in Ecchu. Its appearance, texture, and unique flavor make it a unique Japanese confectionery with an impact that cannot be forgotten once have it,

This very light, square-shaped confectionary is wrapped in Japanese paper package.  The package was designed by the famus print artist Munakata Shiko.

It looks like an egg omelet baked browned surface, but it feels strangely like an springy sponge.

Furthermore, looking at the cross section, it is surprised to see how white it is inside!  It is made by whipping egg whites, mixed with the liquid made after boil down both sugar and agar, harden it, cut it into dice, coated the surface with egg yolk and then bake it at the finish.  Anyway, the appearance is also impressive.

It is fluffy and is like a texture of a Japanese marshmallow. The simple sweetness and unique texture are irresistible. It is indeed a traditional confectionary which we will be addicted to the taste and unforgetable texture.