How is Botan (the Japanese rice candy) made?
I was wondering if anyone might know how they make Botan Rice Candy? I have searched the web but no leads.
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Do you mean this one?botan rice candy.
If so, in Japan it is actually known as Bontan Ame (meaning pomelo candy) as shown in this description.
Here is a link to how a similar milk version is made (I think you would use mandarin/pomelo (bontan) juice in there somewhere for what you want), but it is in Japanese...Perhaps the pictures will help but...sorry, I don't know if it's ok to translate this...but it says: milk 500ml, sweet glutinous rice 500g, sugar 500g, mizuame (maltose; could use corn syrup instead) 600g, potato starch 200g, and a tray 31cmx24cmx3.5cm. Briefly, it says to soak the rice for half a day, then drain, and blend with the milk for 2-3 mins. Transfer to a pot and simmer on medium heat for 20-30 mins. Add sugar in a few lots, mix until dissolved. Drop to low heat, add mizuame and stir/knead very well - the firmness of the final candy will depend on how long you do this. Dredge tray with a thick layer of potato starch then pour the mixture in. To harden, refrigerate when cool.
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What is Botan Rice Candy made of?
Ingredients. Glucose Syrup (corn starch, water), sugar, sweet rice, water, lemon flavoring, orange flavor, FD&C Red No. 40 (Allura Red AC).Can you eat the wrapper on Botan Rice Candy?
The candies are little cubes of jelly with a mild orange/lemon flavor wrapped twice. Though it seems like it's not that different from those sugar encrusted jelly orange slices, these are less flashy. And this is what's important about the Botan Rice Candy - the inner wrapper is edible.How is rice candy made?
At a minimum, the candy is made with glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. Colorings and flavorings are often added, and the candy is usually soft and chewy in texture, with a subtle flavor. Many manufacturers go light on the sugar, reflecting a preference for lightly sweetened candies in Asia.Where does Botan Rice Candy come from?
Botan Rice Candy is a soft, chewy candy with an outer layer of rice paper. The paper is clear and looks like a wrapper, but it's actually edible and dissolves in your mouth. They have a lemon, orange, citrusy taste. It's a very popular traditional candy in Japan and comes with a prize in each box!How Puffed Rice Candy is Made
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