Stocking Stuffer: Mochi Gummies, Natural, Vegan, Delicious
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Mika Shino, creator of Mochi Gummies (pronounced MOE-chee), explains why she made her all-natural, chewy gummy candies, that are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, gelatin-free, nut-free, dairy-free, non-GMO, and certified kosher by KOF-K. Her kids love gummy candies: gummy bears, gummy worms, sour gummies. But Mika was frustrated by the junk ingredients: “Chemical and artificial laden candies made with animal-derived gelatin did not make me feel good as a parent,” she says. “I thought there had to be a better way for my children to have something they loved—a chewy candy without all the bad stuff.” So she made her own! “I started to experiment with the time-honored tradition of [Japanee] mochi cakes at home, baking them longer, adding different ingredients, drawing from my own Japanese heritage, and relying on the chewy texture of rice flour,” she relates. She then brought in professional food scientists. “We did hundreds of trials to carefully create our Issei Mochi Gummies with the best and cleanest ingredients so that you can feel good treating yourself and your family with a snack.” Kids or no kids, these gummies are addictive. As a fan of all the gelatin-based gummies—worms, bears, sharks, anything—we are happy to switch to Mochi Gummies. They were a huge hit with her kids and their friends, and Issei Mochi Gummies was born. As an adult and a foodie, we appreciate the softer, craveable chew and the natural flavors: Mango, Strawberry, and Vanilla. The company name, Issei, refers to the first generation of Japanese immigrants to come to the U.S. “I hope these little morsels will bring joy to you and to your family,” says Mika. They do!! They’re packaged in single-serving sizes, perfectly portioned, great for stocking stuffers, party favors, and snacks on the go. The packages are elegant, and fit into a pocket. Head to the company website or to Amazon. > National Mochi Day is August 8th. > National Candy Day is November 4th. |
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