Ice Cream - Mochi ice cream is a Japanese confection made from mochi (pulverized sticky rice) with an ice cream filling. Originally created by Lotte, as Yukimi Daifuku in 1981. Lotte first made the product by using a rice starch instead of sticky rice and a type of ice milk instead of real ice cream Mochi ice cream is now an internationally recognized food. Current marketing names include Mikawaya's 'Mochi Ice Cream' in the United States (also utilized by other companies), which began production of what is now known as mochi ice cream in the United States in 1993. Mochi ice cream is a round finger food varying in diameter, but comparable to a golf ball in size, shape and weight: 45 g mass and 45 mm diameter. For comparison, Mikawaya's brand of mochi ice cream is approximately 42.5 grams in mass. There are two layers: a soft, dough-like outer mochi shell, and inner ice cream core. Flavors are dependent on brand, however, matcha (ground green tea), chocolate, and vanilla are likely to be represented (flavors of both Mikawaya and Lotte brand mochi ice creams). Strawberry, mango, and red bean paste (anko) are also common flavors.