Cream Daifuku (frozen)

Various (e.g. regional makers, Yukimi-style) · Japan
Snacks & Sweets Mochi Frozen Growing export

Soft mochi filled with whipped cream and/or fruit/azuki, exported frozen using advanced freezing technology that preserves the fresh chewy texture on thaw. Rebranded internationally as 'cream daifuku,' it is the breakout fresh-mochi export format gaining a wider Western audience. Requires full frozen cold chain.

The supplierMultiple Japanese makers using advanced-freezing tech (e.g. frozen-wagashi specialists). Frozen export-ready; capability concentrated among makers with -18°C cold-chain and IQF expertise.
Why it sells abroadSoft mochi wrapping whipped-cream + fruit/anko; advanced-freezing preserves fresh-wagashi texture for global delivery; indulgent dessert with strong visual/TikTok appeal.

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CertificationsAllergen: dairy (cream); rice/anko base. Generally gelatin-free. Halal: not publicly verified (verify facility/cream source). Kosher: not publicly verified. HACCP / FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 plausible for frozen export makers but not SKU-confirmed. Category-level entry.
Pack formatsRetail: frozen multipack tray of 4-6 daifuku. Typical case: tray x packs x master carton (frozen). (keep claimed)
Shelf life~6-12 months frozen at -18C; after thaw consume within ~1-2 days. (keep claimed)
StorageFrozen at -18C; consume soon after thaw.
Minimum orderTypical: frozen FCL/reefer minimums; importer case lots via frozen distributor.
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks.
CapacityModerate-high (specialized frozen makers).
Container loadTypical: reefer/frozen container (-18°C).
PricingEstimate: JPY ~250-450 per multipack FOB.
OEM / private labelPlausible — frozen-wagashi makers commonly offer OEM/private-label. Verify per chosen supplier (not confirmed for a specific maker here).
Wholesale & MOQFrozen-foods importers + Japanese makers; MOQ by case under cold chain
Key exporters & distributorsJapanese frozen-confectionery makers, frozen-logistics importers
Export regulationMilk/cream + (egg/azuki/fruit) allergens; requires unbroken Frozen chain; choking-hazard advisory; frozen shelf life ~6-12 months; thaw-quality control.
Market demandGrowing fast; mochi-dessert and frozen-Asian-sweet trend US/CA/GB/FR/DE/AU/SG/HK; freezer-aisle and Asian-grocery dessert sections.
How to source itFrozen-wagashi makers (advanced-freezing) export & OEM; frozen-foods importers; FOODEX; JETRO/GFP. (keep claimed)
MakerMultiple Japanese makers (advanced-freezing)
OriginJapan
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Mochi
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom +5 more
HandlingFrozen
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1905.90
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