Is it possible to freeze mochi again: the expert answers

The fashion for unusual mochi cakes came to Ukraine from distant Japan. There, this dessert has not gone out of fashion for a thousand and a half years. They used to be served exclusively on New Year's holidays, but over time, they have become a part of everyday life. By the way, samurai always had these cakes with them, because only one of them can easily replace a whole bowl of rice in terms of nutrition.

Mochi can be stored for a long time in the freezer and served immediately after defrosting. Expert Kostiantyn Hrubych discussed on Facebook whether it is possible to re-freeze moti.

According to Olena Sydorenko, a professor and quality expert, thawed mochi should be eaten immediately and never frozen again. If you bought the cake in a coffee shop, wait 30 minutes for it to reach room temperature before eating it. As a rule, this dessert is stored in the refrigerator in establishments.

She also noted that in today's realities, when there are constant power outages, it is extremely important to pay attention to where you buy mochi. You should buy in stores that are equipped with generators and do not leave freezers unrefrigerated during those long hours when there is no electricity. Only then can you be sure that you are buying a product that is not spoiled.

It is also important to eat mochi properly. It should be bitten into small pieces and chewed well. The pastry has a sticky consistency and dense structure and if eaten right away, it can be harmful to the whole body.