WHAT: My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream
STATS: One piece contains 110 calories and 3 fat, 18 carbohydrate, zero fiber, 11 sugar and 1 protein grams. We received press samples. Sold (in boxes of 6) in Arkansas at Fresh Market stores. More information at mymomochi.com.
THE SKINNY: Rice cake ice cream?
Not exactly. "In Japan, mochi in general is a type of rice cake," says mymomochi.com. But, the site clarifies, "In Mochi Ice Cream, the word 'mochi' mostly refers to the ball of sweet rice dough that encapsulates that delicious ice cream."
Available in seven flavors (Ripe Strawberry, Vanilla Bean, Mint Chocolate Chip, Sweet Mango, Cookies & Cream, Green Tea and Double Chocolate) cute My/Mo goodies resemble colorful bath fizzies.
Each individual ice cream ball (Ripe Strawberry ingredients: milk, cream, sugar ... yet more sugar and corn syrup) is encased in cloying marshmallow-like dough (ingredients: sugar, water, sweet rice flour ... corn syrup). There's no way after eating one that you'll need another.
My oh my, My/Mo Mochi treats are sweet!
-- Jennifer Christman
Slim Pickings is a weekly review of light foods.
jchristman@arkansasonline.com
ActiveStyle on 02/19/2018