# Mochi-Like Dessert Cheeses Kraft's Mochi Mochi Dessert Cheese is Enriched with Glutinous Powder By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-02-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-cheese References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2021/02/05/make-your-spring-sweeter-with-sakura-flavoured-drinks-and-cheese/) & [grapee.jp](https://grapee.jp/en/132425) [Kraft's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-cheese-slices) Mochi Mochi sakura dessert cheese boasts a unique color, taste and texture thanks to added glutinous powder that makes it reminiscent of a sakura mochi. In Japan, sweetened cheese products are popular because of how well the snacks pair with alcohol and Kraft and Japanese sweets and dairy maker [Morinaga Milk Industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hichew-dessert-mix) are introducing a new sweet treat that's enhanced with the flavors of black honey (kuromitsu) and roasted soybean flour. The Kraft Mochi Mochi Kinako Cheese made with Kuromitsu combines ingredients that are typically found in traditional Japanese confections like mochi, which are coated in soybean flour and served with a sweet drizzle of syrup. These [dessert cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coombe-castle) offer a different take on traditional foods with a fusion of unique flavors and textures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sweetened Cheese Products:** Opportunity to expand the market of sweetened cheese products, exploring new flavors and textures. - **Fusion of Traditional Foods:** Incorporating traditional ingredients into a new fusion food presents opportunities to create unique flavor combinations. - **Glutinous Powder Enhancements:** Utilizing glutinous powder to enhance texture and taste of food presents opportunities for experimentation and innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dairy Industry:** The dairy industry can explore the production of unique and innovative cheese products to diversify their offering. - **Food Industry:** Food companies can explore the fusion of traditional foods with a modern twist, creating unique flavor experiences. - **Alcohol Industry:** Collaboration with cheese and snack makers presents an opportunity for alcohol industry players to diversify their snack offerings and create unique beverage pairings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanes Ume Mochi Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ume-mochi.md) - [Internationally-Inspired Cheese Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerful-cheese.md) - [Resinous Mochi Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wowchi.md) - [Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-souffl-cheesecakes.md) - [Fresh Mochi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochi-love.md) - [Coffee-Flavored Mochi Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-mochi.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vermont-creamery-strawberry-spritz.md) - [Chewy Japanese Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochiko-mochi-pizza-crust.md) - [Floral Mochi Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochi-monogatari.md)