Takenoko no sato (chocolate covered biscuits)

Takenoko no Sato is a popular chocolate confection produced and sold by Meiji Confectionery. Below is a summary of its characteristics, appeal, ingredients, and nutritional information:

Product characteristics and appeal

• It was launched in 1979 as the second product after "Kinoko no Yama" (Mushroom Mountain).
• It consists of a biscuit shaped like bamboo shoots covered in chocolate.
• It is possible to eat chocolate and biscuits together.
• The biscuit is appreciated for its softness and delicious taste.
• It is known for its rivalry with "Kinoko no Yama", and various promotions have been conducted between them.

the components

The main ingredients of Takenoko no Sato are:

• Chocolate (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, vegetable oils)
• wheat flour
• Vegetable oils
• Vegetable ghee
• sugar
• cocoa powder
• salt
• fermenting agent
• Emulsifier (derived from soybeans)
• Flavors

Nutrition information

Nutritional value per can (70 grams):

When calculating the value per 100 grams, the energy is about 547 calories. Takenoko no Sato is a product that stands out for its unique shape and the perfect combination of chocolate and biscuit. It is a national sweet that has been loved by many for many years, including its famous rival Kinoko no Yama.