Kompeitō (金平糖): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin
Kompeitō (金平糖) is a Japanese food classified as Nanbangashi, sugar candy. Ingredients listed for it include sugar.
| Name in Japanese | 金平糖 |
|---|---|
| Type | Nanbangashi, sugar candy |
| Main ingredients | sugar |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- Showing the Japanese name (金平糖) on your phone is the easiest way to ask for it.
- Recipes and ingredients vary by region, shop and household. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm the ingredients with the shop before eating.
Similar Japanese foods
- castella (カステラ)
Source: Wikidata (CC0). Compiled by this website.