Melonpan Japanese Melon Bread by Daiichi, 3.7 oz (104 g) Daiichi

Melonpan, or Japanese Melon Bread, is a popular Japanese sweet. This delicacy is made with enriched dough covered in a thin layer of cookie dough. As a result, Melonpan has a crunchy, semi-hard shell and a sweet, fluffy interior. The bread is called “melon” because its appearance resembles cantaloupe. 

In Japan, the art of confectionery is deeply intertwined with the culture of the tea ceremony. As part of the tea ceremony dating back to around the 12th century, it was customary to serve some sweet substance, typically made from grape ivy at a time, to balance matcha tea’s bitterness. However, once Portuguese traders helped popularize sugar, the Japanese quickly integrated it into their cuisine, giving the world sugar and egg-laden delicacies like Castella. During the Edo period (1603-1867), Japan witnessed tremendous commercialization of tea time sweets, with specialty boutiques opening in significant towns. While developing a sophisticated selection of sweets and snacks on its own, Japanese culture gradually became increasingly exposed to western imports, providing the world with memorable fusions of the two, such as the best-selling Matcha Kit-Kat. However, unlike their European counterparts, Japanese sweets are distinguished by a lower fat content and a more moderate, subtle sweetness flavor. If you want to find other similar options, check out the world’s best sweet bread in our expertly curated collection at Yummy Bazaar.

Daiichi is a Japanese Confectionery manufacturer. Founded in 1947, Daiichi has decades of experience supplying safe and high-end products. As a quality-oriented company, Daiichi builds and implements a food safety management system and environmentally conscious behavior. If you’re eager to explore other brands like Daiichi, our online Japanese grocery store will come in handy.

Melonpan makes an excellent stand-alone snack. Simply accompany your breakfast or lunch with this snack for a full meal. Melonpan makes a delicious treat when combined with a glass of milk or tea, as desired.

Due to the perishable nature of the product, we do not accept returns.

• Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Sugar Water Egg Shortening (Partially Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Palm Kernel, Rapeseed, Soybean)), Margarine (Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable oil, (Palm, Rapeseed, Palm Kernel), Salt, Soy Lecithin, Mixed Tocopherols, Artificial Flavor Annatto Extract), Glucose, Yeast, Salt, Palm Fruit Oil, Skim Milk, Sorbitol, Glycerin Esters Of Fatty Acids, Propylene Glycol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Bicarbonate Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate, Potassium Acid Tartrate, Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Artificial Flavor, Ammonium Chloride, Calcium Sulphate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Ascorbic Acid. (Contains Wheat, Egg, Soybeans, Milk And Tree Nuts)
• Product Weight: 3.7 oz (104 g)
• Product of Japan