{"id":9143,"date":"2026-03-10T00:10:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T15:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minoyo.co.jp\/?p=9143"},"modified":"2026-09-17T15:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T06:42:45","slug":"shiratamako-arare-compare","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/minoyo.co.jp\/en\/blog\/shiratamako-arare-compare\/","title":{"rendered":"\u767d\u7389\u7c89\u3068\u3082\u3061\u7c89\u3001\u4e0a\u65b0\u7c89\u306f\u4f55\u304c\u9055\u3046\uff1f\u548c\u83d3\u5b50\u3067\u306e\u4f7f\u3044\u5206\u3051"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Difference in Raw Material and Production Method<\/h3>\n

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\u3069\u306e\u548c\u83d3\u5b50\u306b\u4f55\u3092\u4f7f\u3046\u304b<\/h3>\n

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See Minoyo's Product List Here<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Characteristics and Production Method of Shiratama-ko<\/h2>\n

Shiratama-ko (glutinous rice flour) is a traditional wagashi material made from glutinous rice.<\/p>\n

The production method is distinctive: the glutinous rice is soaked in water overnight and then wet-milled. It is ground while adding water, characteristically bringing it to a smooth, milk-like state. Pressure is then applied to dewater it, and the solid mass is finely cut and dried.<\/p>\n

The Distinctive Texture Brought by the Wet-Milling Method<\/h3>\n

Through this wet-milling method, shiratama-ko becomes very fine particles.<\/p>\n

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The Main Uses of Shiratama-ko<\/h3>\n

Shiratama-ko is used for shiratama dango, gyuhi, daifuku mochi, and more.<\/p>\n

It is ideal for making wagashi that leverage a smooth texture, and is also popular as a topping for fruit punch and zenzai. It is also prized when making soft mochi dough such as for ichigo daifuku.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

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The Characteristics and Production Method of Arare-ko<\/h2>\n

Arare-ko is a powder made by drying and crushing mochi.<\/p>\n

The production method differs greatly from that of shiratama-ko. The basic process is to steam glutinous rice into mochi, then dry it before grinding it. By going through this heat treatment, it comes to have properties completely different from shiratama-ko.<\/p>\n

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Arare-ko is a heat-treated, gelatinized product.<\/p>\n

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\u3042\u3089\u308c\u7c89\u3068\u300c\u3042\u3089\u308c\u300d\u306f\u5225\u306e\u5546\u54c1<\/h3>\n

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Comparing the Differences Between Shiratama-ko and Arare-ko<\/h2>\n

Let's organize the differences between the two.<\/p>\n

The Difference in Raw Material and Production Method<\/h3>\n

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The Difference in Particle Size and Appearance<\/h3>\n

Shiratama-ko is a very fine granular powder.<\/p>\n

Arare-ko, on the other hand, has a coarser particle size, so the difference is clear even visually. Shiratama-ko has a pure-white, smooth texture, while arare-ko is somewhat coarse and its color can appear slightly off-white.<\/p>\n

The Difference in Texture and Finish<\/h3>\n

Dango made with shiratama-ko has a glossy, chewy, soft texture.<\/p>\n

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The Difference in Price<\/h3>\n

Shiratama-ko has a more complex, labor-intensive production process than mochi-ko.<\/p>\n

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Source<\/b>Maehara Seifun Co., Ltd. Gishi \"Please tell me the difference between shiratama-ko and mochi-ko.\"<\/a>adapted from<\/p>\n

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Know-How Professionals Use to Choose Between the Flours<\/h2>\n

Wagashi artisans choose between the flours according to the desired texture and use.<\/p>\n

Shiratama-ko for a Chewy Texture<\/h3>\n

When you want a soft, elastic texture, shiratama-ko is ideal.<\/p>\n

It suits wagashi that leverage a smooth mouthfeel, such as shiratama dango, daifuku mochi, and gyuhi. Because it does not harden easily even when cooled, it is also prized as a topping for fruit punch and anmitsu.<\/p>\n

\u30c8\u30c3\u30d4\u30f3\u30b0\u3084\u98fe\u308a\u306b\u306f\u3042\u3089\u308c<\/h3>\n

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\u6c34\u306e\u91cf\u3067\u5909\u308f\u308b\u767d\u7389\u7c89\u306e\u98df\u611f<\/h3>\n

With shiratama-ko, you can control the texture by adjusting the amount of water.<\/p>\n

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