Japanese Taro Mochi - 7.4 Oz / 210g

So very yummy!

Gift for my niece. She loved it. Texture is an acquired taste (as is the taro filling), but freezing it helps. It's still pliable even when frozen.

First of all, a little research goes a long way. The product is not expired or spoiled because it isn't purple. Bubble tea powders include purple food coloring, so naturally people have come to expect taro to be purple, but if you actually look up the taro root, it's mostly white with a little bit of a lavender color throughout. I've included a photo of it for reference.Second of all, the box likely causes some confusion because it shows a dark purple paste, which I'm guessing is due to the normally false coloring of taro tea powders. If it wasn't purple then the consumer would likely be confused due to this pre-conceived notion that all taro is purple, but it then causes confusion upon the product not actually being purple. I would suggest to the manufacturer to either use purple food coloring to match the box, or change the photo on the box to match what the consumer will actually be getting, possibly with a photo of actual taro such as what I did here.Third of all, unless you've had taro before you may not know what it's supposed to taste like. It's a starch like a potato but is slightly sweet and has a hint of vanilla. The smell does seem familiar to potatoes and actually smelled a little like French fries upon opening the package, but the sweetness and vanilla was present upon taking a bite.Overall, the product is not bad. The price was pretty decent for it being an imported item. The flavor definitely seems to be accurate, and I tried taro bubble tea for the first time yesterday so I would know what to expect taste-wise. It was delivered in 40 degree weather so there was no sweating or melting present, and the expiration date on the box is not until May 2023. As this is only my second time having taro and the first time in mochi form, I would probably personally rate it a 6/10. It's definitely a different kind of sweet than I'm used to, but I would recommend this for those who are used to it and enjoy it. As it's not something that is native to North America, it may be an acquired taste type of item.

this isnt the first time ive had taro mochi. taro is a root that can be made sweet or salty. the taro mochi is a pale purple out side and the filling is normally a deeper color purple. when opening the box everything looks fine but upon opening the plastic case you get hit with a very harsh smell that i cant describe and you can even taste it. i would go with a different brand. the package i received does not have the taro smell or even taste. the filling is a pale yellow not the normal deep purple. i would do with a different brand. and the seller shouldn't bother with this brand ever again. and why would the sales page have one pic then on the order details have another box, and then you can see that the mochi in my hand like i said is a pale yellow. not sure what the brand it up to.so i repeat " find a different brand to eat."

I bought these originally from Jungle jims but that store is a mile away and i dont have a car. i love the taro mochi very much. they are very soft and mushy and sweet. not too sweet, which is what I like.

Not bad but left a weird aftertaste

So delicious. Perfect texture: goowey and gushing with naturally flavored taro. Interesting to eat and how it feels in your mouth, unlike any other food I've had. Am recommending this original culturally representative brand of Mochi and ordering more. These taste great, are fun to eat and not expensive. Gotta love 'em.

Great representation on the taro flavor. Friends who had never had mochi or taro before enjoyed it as well and told me they'll be buying some in the future. The mochi had great texture and the filling did not disappoint.