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生菓子 (Namagashi)

Namagashi

  • なまがし
  • Namagashi
  • Pitch 3
  • sweet dishes

Meaning

生菓子 (なまがし, Namagashi) is Namagashi, a Japanese food (sweet dishes).

What is Namagashi?

Namagashi are confectionary that are usually freshly made and contain 30% or more moisture. They may contain fruit jellies, other gelatines such as kanten, or sweetened bean paste. They are beautifully designed using seasonal and natural motifs such as leaves and flowers to reflect the various objects of nature in Japan's four seasons. Like other wagashi , namagashi are made of natural ingredients; additives are rarely used.

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