Erupts from Japan, these sweet specialties are attracting more and more French people. Produced by glutinous rice flourit is a popular dessert, especially in its frozen version. It is a perfect alternative to ice cream, more original and with sometimes surprising flavors. 60 million consumers examined and reviewed 6 references sold in our supermarkets. What is the best frozen mochi? Here is the answer.
6 references examined by 60 million consumers
The consumer association has investigated this new culinary trend, which is gaining many followers in France. These frozen mochis come in the form of small balls made of glutinous rice flour with a frozen heart. THAT taste is many And varied : from the fruity taste to matcha green tea or black sesame. The analyzed references are as follows: Picard, Carrefour Sensation, Little Moons, Exquis Mochi, La Compagnie du Mochi and Erhard from Lidl.
Sometimes problematic compositions
Most of these products are highly processed and sometimes very high in carbohydrates. It is a rich dessert, although it often contains little or no fat. 60 million consumers discovered the presence of many additives in most of the analyzed references. For the Picard brand, mochis have a very long list of ingredients: almost 18 ingredients. The record is broken by the brand Little Moons or La Compagnie du Mochi with their ingredient lists of 21 and 25 units. Many additives are used in the preparation of this specialty. They have a function of preservative, flavor enhancer or even thickener.
A high price and a sometimes distant origin
The survey of 60 million consumers also revealed the very high average price per kilo. For the mochi from home picardwhen the price per kg €38.64 : a very high price, especially since the product is imported from Thailand. Just behind this product we find the mochis from Exquis Mochi, at a price of 37.72 euros per kg. Another reference, from Little Moons, shows a price of 32.24 euros per kg. The country of origin is Great Britain. Other references are more affordable: this is the case of the product sold by Carrefour Sensation at a price of 21.19 euros.
3 mochi references on the catwalk
At the top of the ranking we find frozen mochis Erhard sold at Lidl. They have a much more affordable price: they are sold at 17.52 euros per kg. However, the list of ingredients is not ideal. More than 18 ingredients including additives are referenced.
Another reference stands out, these are mochis ofExquisite Mochi. Made in France, the list of ingredients is much shorter with 10 ingredients.
Next on the list is mochi from Crossroads Sensation. Despite the 14 ingredients, the price per kg is 22.33 euros.
While not absolutely to be avoided, frozen mochis are a sweet dessert that should be consumed in moderation.
By Audrey
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