Glico Pocky is a brand of Japanese snack food produced by Glico. It consists of a long, thin biscuit stick coated with chocolate or other flavors. The product is widely popular in Asia and has gained a cult following around the world.
Glico was founded in 1922 in Osaka, Japan.
Pocky was first introduced in Japan in 1966.
In the 1980s, Pocky became widely popular in Asia and began to gain recognition in the United States.
Glico has since expanded the Pocky product line to include a variety of flavors and packaging options.
A similar snack product produced by Lotte in South Korea.
A similar snack product produced by Mondelez International in Europe.
A snack product produced by Meiji in Japan that features biscuit cookies filled with cream.
The original Pocky flavor, featuring a biscuit stick coated with chocolate.
A popular Pocky flavor featuring a biscuit stick coated with strawberry-flavored cream.
A Pocky flavor featuring a biscuit stick coated with matcha green tea-flavored chocolate.
Pocky is widely available in Asian grocery stores and many mainstream grocery stores around the world. It's also available for purchase online.
Some Pocky flavors are vegan, while others contain milk or other animal products. It's best to check the label or contact the manufacturer to determine if a specific flavor is vegan.
The number of calories in a box of Pocky varies depending on the flavor and size of the box. A typical box of Chocolate Pocky contains around 200-250 calories.
Pocky and Pepero are similar snack products produced by different companies in Japan and South Korea, respectively. While they have some differences in flavor and packaging, they are largely similar in concept.
This is a matter of personal preference, as everyone has their own favorite Pocky flavor. Some popular flavors include Chocolate, Strawberry, and Matcha Green Tea.