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= Preparation = Traditional raw material is glutinous or ‘mochi’ rice. In the traditional production method, glutinous rice is washed and soaked with water overnight to increase stickiness. Mass production includes specialty rice, glutinous and waxy, are bred for certain qualities such as viscoelasticity, compressibility and ease of cutting without sacrificing the desired soft, chewy texture of mochi.

= Traditional Production =