# Syrupy Sesame Desserts This Sesame Walnut Mochi Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Has an Unusual Texture By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagen-dazs-ice-cream References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2017/02/28/haagen-dazs-new-japanese-ice-cream-looks-freaky-tastes-great/) Over the years, there have been many unconventional [Häagen-Dazs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-debuts) ice cream product launches in Japan, including desserts inspired by purple potatoes, carrots and even tomatoes. The newest release from Häagen-Dazs is a Sesame Walnut Mochi Ice Cream, which comes in small tubs that feature different layers. Upon opening the new dessert product, consumers will see a dark, syrupy layer of black sesame sauce. With a little mixing, it becomes combined with the base layer of ice cream with mochi, white sesame paste and pieces of crunchy walnuts. Because mochi is a Japanese rice cake made from a glutinous short-grain rice, and it is included in this new Häagen-Dazs ice cream product, this particular dessert boasts a texture that looks and feels "stretchy," rather than creamy as per most frozen ice cream desserts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Ice Cream Flavors:** Opportunity for ice cream manufacturers to create unique and unexpected flavors to cater to adventurous consumers. - **Texture Innovation in Frozen Desserts:** Potential for developing new dessert products that offer unique and interesting textures to enhance the eating experience. - **Global Fusion Desserts:** Chance for combining flavors and ingredients from different cultures to create fusion desserts that appeal to diverse consumer tastes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Ice Cream Manufacturing:** Scope for ice cream manufacturers to experiment with unconventional flavors and textures to attract a variety of customers. - **Food and Beverage Packaging:** Potential for designing innovative packaging solutions to showcase multi-layered desserts and preserve their textures and flavors effectively. - **Culinary Tourism and Experiences:** Opportunity for restaurants and eateries to offer fusion desserts that provide customers with unique flavor combinations and memorable dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutty Sesame Mochi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-sesame-mochi.md) - [Asian-Inspired Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kessho-gelato.md) - [Decadent Multitextured Ice-Cream Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-debuts.md) - [Resinous Mochi Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wowchi.md) - [Rice-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rice-creamery.md) - [Artisan-Style Pistachio Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-pistachio-ice-cream.md) - [Tahini-Infused Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tahini-frozen-desserts.md) - [Swirled Textural Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-ice-cream-bars.md) - [Decadent Oat-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagen-dazs-oat-milk.md)