■Maruei Confectionery: Manufacturer and OEM of Hōten
Do you associate hōten with being "hard and sticky to your teeth"?You may have only ever eaten sticky hōten. We manufacture hōten with a focus on both taste and texture, creating a crispy bite that is less likely to stick to your teeth.
The taste and texture of hōten are greatly influenced by the skill of our artisans. From a production efficiency standpoint, increasing the amount of starch syrup allows for mass production, but this results in hard hōten. Conversely, reducing the amount can cause it to fall apart, making adjustment very difficult. We are also particular about the temperature at which the candy is cooked. At Maruei Confectionery, we place two pots side-by-side – one for the candy coating the karinto dough and one for the karinto dough itself – and adjust them to the very limit. It is only through such artisan dedication that delicious, crispy hōten can be made.
■Our Strength: Continuously Specializing in Hōten Production
We have continued to specialize in the manufacturing of hōten. Therefore, we can produce a wide variety of hōten flavors in small batches according to customer requests.We have used cherry blossoms and plums for seasonal variations, and regional specialties such as gyokuro tea and black soybeans. We have also used unusual ingredients like acorns and bamboo charcoal. Hōten originated in Osaka and Himeji, and is not widely manufactured in Eastern Japan. Furthermore, in recent years, the number of manufacturers producing hōten in Western Japan has been declining, and there are only a handful of companies specializing in hōten. Amidst this, we have continued to specialize in hōten manufacturing.Guided by the philosophy that "the origin of confectionery making is to create what you find delicious to eat yourself," we strive to create products that are purchased based on quality, not just price.
■Product Description:A confectionery item where crispy, bean-shaped karinto are coated with candy flavored with chocolate and kneaded with cocoa powder.
These are mini hōten with a chocolate flavor, loved for their addictive taste and light texture.
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