Maeda Mochi Mugi Gohan Kirari

Kirari-Mochi® is a premium Japanese waxy barley variety prized for its mild flavor and exceptional texture. Even when blended with white rice at a ratio of up to 66%, it maintains the soft, satisfying texture of white rice while enhancing every meal with added nutrition.

Our barley is grown under contract farming with trusted local producers, ensuring consistent quality and full traceability. We oversee every step of production in-house—from pearling and milling to retort processing. Using our proprietary pearling technology, we carefully polish each grain to achieve its naturally appealing color, clean taste, and smooth texture.

Each serving delivers approximately 5.6 g of dietary fiber, including 3 g of beta-glucan, making it an easy and delicious way to increase your daily fiber intake.

Studies suggest that barley beta-glucan helps support digestive health and may help reduce the absorption of carbohydrates after meals, contributing to overall wellness.

Like rice, barley is available in both waxy and non-waxy varieties. Mochi-mugi (waxy barley) is known for its naturally sticky, chewy texture and pleasantly satisfying bite, making it an ideal companion to white rice.

Compared with non-waxy barley, waxy barley generally contains higher levels of beta-glucan, offering an excellent combination of great taste, enjoyable texture, and nutritional benefits.


Ingredients: Barley (Japanese glutinous barley), non-glutinous rice (Japanese)