Black Sesame Maru Bolo  Contains black sugar and honey
Maru Bolo, traditional sweet from Saga Prefecture
"Bolo" refers to cooked sweet in Portuguese. They were introduced to Japan with the arrival of foreign ships in the Edo period. At the time they were a thin and hard sweets but were enhanced in Shiga Prefecture, developing into the “Maru Bolo,” with a plump and round shape. Crushed sesame and roasted sesame were added for their aromatic flavor and poppy texture. Enjoy the special taste and texture.