Nippon Puffed Rice Snacks with Chocolate is a 7.05 oz (200 g) bag of light puffed-rice squares coated in milk chocolate with about 30 percent cocoa, made in Germany by Hosta. It is the authentic German snack, available as a single or in packs of 3 and 6, shipped fast from New Jersey.
Nippon Puffed Rice with Chocolate: Crispy German Rice Squares in Milk Chocolate
- Crispy puffed rice squares — airy rice bites that stay crunchy under the chocolate coating
- Milk chocolate with about 30 percent cocoa — a genuine chocolate coating rather than a compound coating
- Made in Germany — produced by Hosta, the German confectioner behind the Nippon brand
- Light, not heavy — a lighter snack than a solid chocolate bar, popular with kids and adults
- 7.05 oz (200 g) bag — a family-size sharing bag, about 3.5 inches per square
- Pack options — Single, Pack of 3, and Pack of 6 for lunchboxes and stocking up
How to Use
Open the bag and eat the squares as they are, or break them over vanilla ice cream and yogurt for a crunchy topping. They also work in lunchboxes and as a movie snack. Keep the bag in a cool, dry place between 60 and 68 F (16 to 20 C), away from sunlight and strong odors, and fold the bag closed after opening so the rice stays crisp.
About Hosta
Hosta is a family-owned German chocolate maker based in Stimpfach, Baden-Württemberg, that has produced the Nippon puffed-rice chocolate line since the 1960s. Nippon squares are a nostalgic snack for many Germans and are still made with a real milk chocolate coating. Find more European snacks in our Snack Foods collection, or learn more at hosta.de.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nippon Puffed Rice Snacks contain allergens?
Yes. The milk chocolate coating contains milk and soy lecithin, and the puffed rice is made in a facility that also handles wheat, hazelnuts, and peanuts. Anyone with a nut, gluten, or dairy allergy should read the printed ingredient panel on the bag before eating, since European recipes and facility notices can change between production runs.
How should I store Nippon chocolate rice snacks?
Keep the bag in a cool, dry place between 60 and 68 F (16 to 20 C), away from direct sunlight and strong odors. Avoid the refrigerator, which can cause a harmless white bloom on the chocolate and make the rice go soft. After opening, fold the bag closed or move the squares to an airtight container.
What do Nippon puffed rice squares taste like?
Each square is a thin slab of crispy puffed rice bound together and coated in milk chocolate, so the first bite is crunchy and light rather than dense. The chocolate has about 30 percent cocoa and a creamy, mild flavor. Compared with a solid chocolate bar, Nippon feels airier and less sweet.
Are Nippon Puffed Rice Snacks imported from Germany?
Yes. This is the authentic German Nippon in the original 200 g bag, produced by Hosta in Germany, not a US-market version. Real Prime Deals imports it and ships every order from our New Jersey warehouse, so US and Canadian customers receive the same snack sold in German supermarkets.