Puccho / Puchao

Puccho (Puchao) · Japan
Snacks & Sweets Candy & Gummy Ambient Established export

Soft chewy taffy candy with juicy gummy bits embedded inside, in fruit, cola and ramune-soda flavors (some with fizzy powder). A signature UHA Mikakuto export sold widely through US/EU specialty-candy retailers and Asian groceries. Its novel chew-plus-gummy texture is the key overseas hook.

The supplierMajor: UHA Mikakuto Co., Ltd. — established Japanese candy maker with growing US/EU export presence and English B2B materials; known for textured/novelty candy.
Why it sells abroadSoft chew with embedded gummy bits — unique dual-texture; fruity Japan-style flavors; novelty/TikTok candy-review appeal.

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CertificationsCRITICAL CORRECTION: Puchao contains gummy bits with gelatin (sources report pork-derived gelatin in standard product) — standard SKU NOT Halal/Kosher/vegetarian. UHA Mikakuto holds a NAHA (Nippon Asia Halal Association) certificate for select SEA-EXPORT SKUs only; Japan-sold products are NOT Halal-certified. Halal: confirmed only for specific NAHA-certified export SKUs (verify lot); otherwise not verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. UHA FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 + HACCP typical.
Pack formatsRetail: 50g stick / stand-up bags. Typical case: stick x10/inner x12/case; bag x outer. (keep claimed)
Shelf lifeTypical 12 months ambient. (keep claimed)
StorageAmbient, cool/dry; avoid heat (soft chew).
Minimum orderTypical: importer case minimums; FCL for direct pricing.
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks.
CapacityHigh.
Container loadTypical: 20ft ~1,500-2,000 cartons.
PricingEstimate: JPY ~100-200 per stick FOB.
OEM / private labelOEM not publicly documented — treat as not confirmed (UHA is primarily branded). Verify directly with UHA B2B.
Wholesale & MOQUHA Mikakuto export + specialty-candy distributors (Japan Candy Store, Auntie K); MOQ by case
Key exporters & distributorsUHA Mikakuto, specialty-candy importers
Export regulationGelatin in gummy bits (halal/vegetarian barrier); milk/soy allergens; synthetic colours subject to EU warning; ambient long shelf life.
Market demandGrowing US/CA/GB/FR/DE/SG/AU specialty and Asian-grocery demand; novelty-candy and Japan-snack-box channels.
How to source itUHA Mikakuto export division / authorized distributors; direct B2B; FOODEX; JETRO/GFP. (keep claimed)
Verified sourceshttps://paulonia.tokyo/useful-for-travel/is-uha-mikakuto-in-japan-halal-what-is-the-precaution-for-their-products/; https://puchao.us/faq/
MakerUHA Mikakuto
OriginJapan
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Candy & Gummy
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom +4 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1704.90
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