This rare Tokyo-only KitKat is made from cacao grown in Tokyo (2024)

This rare Tokyo-only KitKat is made from cacao grown in Tokyo (1)

The perfect souvenir from Tokyo – pick up the exclusive KitKat Mini Tokyo Cacao only in Tokyo from November 9

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Monday 24 October 2022

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Besides Japan’s wild and wacky KitKat flavours, you can also find some premium, high-quality varieties, too. The latest fancy KitKat set to hit shelves this November is the KitKat Mini Tokyo Cacao. The new KitKat is the first in the world to be made with locally-grown cacao from Tokyo's subtropical paradise of Ogasawara.

For those unfamiliar with Ogasawara, the island is roughly a 24-hour ferry ride from the city, but is still considered part of the Tokyo metropolis. Known mainly for its gorgeous beaches and wildlife, Ogasawara also cultivates produce such as lemons and cacao.

This rare Tokyo-only KitKat is made from cacao grown in Tokyo (3)

Cacao has been growing in Ogasawara since 2010 under the Hiratsuka Confectionery Company. It’s very rare to find cacao growing in Japan as the plant usually thrives in areas within 20 degrees north or south of the equator. However, cacao has been growing well in Ogasawara, which is located about 36 degrees north of the equator.

This rare Tokyo-only KitKat is made from cacao grown in Tokyo (4)

This rare Tokyo chocolate made from Ogasawara’s cacao has a mild flavour and strong, fruity aroma. You’ll be able to try it for yourself in the new KitKat bar available from Wednesday November 9.

This rare Tokyo-only KitKat is made from cacao grown in Tokyo (5)

KitKat Mini Tokyo Cacao will be available in a cacao-shaped pod with four bars for ¥756, or a box of eight for ¥1,296. This rare KitKat will only be available at souvenir stores in the Tokyo region, including Haneda and Narita airports, as well as Tokyo Gift Palette inside Tokyo Station.

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This rare Tokyo-only KitKat is made from cacao grown in Tokyo? ›

The new KitKat is the first in the world to be made with locally-grown cacao from Tokyo's subtropical paradise of Ogasawara. For those unfamiliar with Ogasawara, the island is roughly a 24-hour ferry ride from the city, but is still considered part of the Tokyo metropolis.

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Is Kit Kat made from cacao? ›

Original Kit Kat ingredients unless otherwise stated, listed by decreasing weight: milk chocolate (sugar, milk ingredients, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, whey powder, lactose, soya lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, natural flavour), wheat flour, sugar, modified palm oil, cocoa, sodium bicarbonate, soya lecithin, ...

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Where did the Kit Kat come from? ›

The KIT KAT® candy bar dates back to 1935 when the wafer crisp chocolate bar was launched in England. Originally, it was known as “Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp,” but in 1937 the candy bar was renamed as "KIT KAT® Chocolate Crisp".

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Where can I make my own Kit Kat in Tokyo? ›

Why don't you go to "KitKat Chocolatory" in the new spot "Miyash*ta Park" in Shibuya, Tokyo? Here, you can experience making your own unique "My KitKat" in the world, by choosing from several types of chocolates, topping ingredients, and take-out boxes.

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Does Japan grow cacao? ›

Cacao tree seeds were imported from Indonesia, and today Tokyo Cacao cultivates 502 trees. Before becoming chocolate, cacao fruits, or pods, are harvested and broken open.

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Why does KitKat chocolate taste different? ›

In the US, Kit Kat is sold by Hershey. In the rest of the world, Nestlé's in charge. That means different flavors across the globe, and different recipes — even two versions of a dark chocolate Kit Kat, Hershey's and Nestlé's, don't taste the same.

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What percentage cocoa is KitKat chocolate? ›

Product contains 70% Milk chocolate and 30% Wafer fingers. Milk chocolate contains minimum 22% Cocoa solids, 25% Milk solids.

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Where does KitKat get their cocoa beans? ›

KitKat^® was the first global brand at Nestlé^® to source all its cocoa from the Nestlé Cocoa Plan including certified farms*. This was the first step and paved the way for our sustainable cocoa supply chain today. But before going into more details, let's focus on the cocoa pod.

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What ingredient is in KitKat? ›

From the Package. SUGAR; WHEAT FLOUR; SKIM MILK; COCOA BUTTER; CHOCOLATE; VEGETABLE OIL [PALM KERNEL OIL; PALM OIL]; MILK FAT; LACTOSE (MILK); CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LECITHIN (SOY); PGPR; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; SALT; YEAST; BAKING SODA.

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What is the inside of a KitKat made of? ›

"To clarify, the 'chocolayer' — the filling between the wafer of a Kit Kat — is made from cocoa liquor, sugar and a small amount of re-worked Kit Kat," a Nestlé U.K. spokesperson confirmed, adding, "Please note, re-worked Kit Kat is product which cannot be sold."

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