Breathing Chocolate
At the Osaka Department Store, an Osaka antenna store in Yurakucho, we found a "Breathing Chocolate" product that stood out quite prominently. I asked the clerk about it and was told that it was a very popular item at the store. I was curious, so I bought it.
Breathing Chocolate" is named after the desire to "taste the fresh taste of freshly made chocolates while they are still fresh. Each piece is handmade by a chocolatier.
California almonds are roasted and coated with caramel. It is covered with Danish mascarpone cheese and white chocolate cream.
Flavors include "Kitashinchi/Cocoa," "Kyoto Gion/Matcha," "Nara Yoshino/Kinako (soybean flour)," "Kobe Kitano/Coffee," and "Limited Time Only/Strawberry. In addition, the "Pure" series, which contains milk chocolate instead of almonds, is also available.
Breathing Chocolate [Pure] (Kitashinchi)
Breathing Chocolate [Jun] [Kitashinchi]" has three layers of milk chocolate, mascarpone cheese cream, and cocoa powder. Inside the glittering wrapper is a spherical chocolate ball.
The first thing you feel in your mouth is the bitterness of the cocoa. The mellow aroma passes through your nose, and then the rich mascarpone takes over. The smooth texture of the mascarpone spreads a mild sweetness. Finally, milk chocolate crumbles in the mouth. You can enjoy the gradation of flavors of cacao, cheese, and cacao.
Breathing Chocolate [Jun] (Kyoto Gion)
Breathing Chocolate [Jun] [Kyoto Gion]" has three layers of milk chocolate, mascarpone cheese cream, and matcha powder. The taste of matcha tea and the sweetness of the chocolate are well balanced. The delicious taste of each ingredient is a blend of Japanese and Western flavors.
The mouth feel is also very good
［Limited Time Offer] Breathing Chocolate "Jun" [Strawberry
Breathing Chocolate "Jun" [Strawberry]" has three layers: caramel-coated almonds, mascarpone cheese cream with strawberries, and strawberry powder. It comes in a red and green strawberry-colored wrapper.
The sweet and sour taste of strawberries pops in your mouth. The strawberry flavor is blended with the richness of the mascarpone and is very flavorful. Crispy almonds appear when the chocolate is melted by the heat of your tongue. The caramelized almonds give the chocolate a more savory and deep flavor.
The almonds give it a pleasant texture!
Breathing Chocolate Stand Packs are priced at 645 yen each (tax included). They can be purchased at Kansai International Airport, some service areas, department stores, and from the official website of the confectionery specialty store Marushige.