Pocky is a popular treat in Japan. It is sometimes served with a glass of ice water or milk in the bars of Japan. It is also popular in some other countries, such as China, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Burma, Philippines, and Vietnam. In Malaysia, Pocky was sold under the name of “Rocky” for about forty years. But in 2014, it was given the name of “Pocky” with a new package design and slogan.
National Pocky Day:
11th of November is a popular unofficial day of the celebration for famous Japanese chocolate sticks snacks which were given the name of Pocky. This snack is made by the food company Glico headquarter in Osaka.
Flavors and Variations of Pocky
Pocky has dozens of varieties and flavors. Seasonal flavors of honey (spring), Kiwifruit Mango (summer), and a bittersweet version of chocolate Pocky is called Men’s Pocky are some of the unusual flavors of Pocky.
Different Pocky flavors
Different common flavors of Pocky are given below.
Winter Melty Pocky:
It is much thicker than regular Pocky. In this, a crunchy biscuit stick is coated with a thick layer of chocolate. It is dusted with cocoa powder.
Mixed Berry Pocky:
These Pocky sticks are famous for their berry-flavored frosting.
Almond Crush Pocky:
It is a unique variation of the original Pocky idea. In Almond Crush Pocky, biscuits are coated in delicious cream, then covered with a layer of chocolate, then dipped in crushed Almond and covered with more chocolate.
Blueberry Pocky:
In this type of Pocky, the biscuit is cooked in an oven and has a crunchy texture. This biscuit is covered with fresh blueberry cream.
Midi Lemon Pocky:
It is a limited edition of the Pocky series. This biscuit is covered with lemon-flavored white chocolate and has a refreshing aroma of lemon.
Azuki Beans Pocky:
This yummy version of Pocky consists of a red bean biscuit stick that is coated with a creamy glazed chocolate frosting. It has an extra touch of sweet bean flakes for a more intense flavor.
Giant Pocky Grape:
This is also a limited version of Pocky. In this, an extra-large crunchy biscuit has a distinct grape flavor. It is a most interested and unique version of Pocky.
Charred Milk Pocky:
It is consists of whole-grain thin biscuit sticks. All the sticks are coated with chocolate that’s flavored with a combination of roasted milk and fermented butter.
Heart-full Pocky:
This version has heart-shaped biscuit sticks that are covered with a layer of delicious cherry chocolate.
Chocolate Coconut Pocky:
In this type of Pocky, biscuit sticks are covered with a layer of coconut and dipped in crushed coconut.
Special Variations of Pocky:
Following are some special variation of the Pocky,
Decorer Pocky: contains extra decorative icing.
Mousse Pocky: It contains extra thick and creamy mousse-like icing and it is more exclusive.
My Calorie Pokky: It contains one-fourth the calories of regular chocolate Pocky
Giant Dream Pocky: It contains biscuits sticks of 5 flavors (melon, grape, green tea, strawberry, or standard chocolate)
Adult Amber: It is a recently limited version of Pocky. It contains bitter chocolate and is salted in taste. It is meant to be used as an aperitif paired with whiskey.
Reverse Pocky: As the name shows, it contains crackers on the outside with the filling in the middle.
Sakura Pocky: It is also a limited version of the Pocky. In this type of Pocky, sticks are coated with pink cherry blossom essence chocolate, sprinkled with a bit of salt
Pocky cake: In this, a cake is given the shape of Pocky. Each cake contains raisins, chocolate cream, orange peel, and an Italian cake batter, according to its packaging.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
1: Is Pocky good for health?
It is a simple yet very good snack. It contains a large number of carbohydrates. It is packed with sugar which makes it an unhealthy diet.
2: Why this snack (Pocky) is given the name “Pocky”?
When you eat it, it gives a snapping sound (pokkin pokkin). Therefore, it is called Pocky.
3: What is Pepero?
Pepero is also a snack similar to Pocky. A South Korean company copied Pocky and formed Pepero in 1983.
4: Does Pocky contain eggs?
Yes, Pocky Contains eggs. Pocky also contains milk, wheat, soybeans, sugar, and peanuts.
5: How many flavors of Pocky are there?
There are a lot of flavors of pocky such as chocolate, strawberry, and chocolate banana, etc.