What is it?
Pocky® is a refreshment that was created in Japan. Made by Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. - Also known as "Glico", Osaka confectionery - is one of Glico's most popular products. In general, the treatment in the shape of a stick and made of a biscuit of a similar species. It comes in a variety of flavors and is often covered with one or more icing, such as chocolate. You can also find more sought after in countries such as Japan, China and Thailand in North America in Asian supermarkets and various foods in the international alley.
The English pronunciation of therapeutic rhymes with "hockey", although it is often articulated in America and around the world. Pocky® was originally sold under the name "Chocoteck", for the first time it was distributed in Japan at a min 60. Soon thereafter, the name was changed to its current nickname, a word that mimics the sound that the mouth makes when chewing refreshments. Today, Tsnack Stick is a number of names around the world, including "Rocky" in Malaysia and "Mikado" in Europe.
Consumers often enjoy a slightly salty taste accompanied by a sweet coating. The first variety to be sold was persecuted chocolate coated. Within a few years, almond and strawberry flavors were also sold. The flavors came and left for decades; Some have been interrupted while some are still on the market. Sweet milk flavored, dark and white chocolate soaked, coconut and green tea are some of the popular flavors. "Men's Pocky®" - which is immersed in dark chocolate - is another popular version of refreshments known as the "mature" version.
While Pocky® is consumed by all age groups, teenagers were popularized for the first time. In North America, Pocky® often goes hand in hand with manga and anime-Japanese cartoon comics. Fans of Japanese culture can often find Pocky® on conventions and other places that sell Japanese media such as they arebookstore. Refreshments can also carry food, pharmacies and department stores. Bars in Japan often serve refreshments accompanied by a glass of ice water.
It is usually sold in a simple cardboard box, in different countries there are variations of Japanese snacks. For example, Thai Pocky® is also produced Glico, although the taste is unlike the original. It is also cheaper in Thailand than the Japanese version in Japan. While in North America there are various flavors of chocolate bars covered with pretzels, Pocky® consumed by most Americans are produced Japanese.