Pocky is a Japanese biscuit stick coated with different flavors such as chocolate and strawberry. It was first introduced in Japan in 1966 by the Glico company.
1966: Pocky was first introduced in Japan by the Glico company.
1971: Pocky started to be sold outside of Japan through exports to Hong Kong and Singapore.
1983: Glico established a subsidiary in Thailand to produce Pocky.
1999: Pocky's commercial featuring a group of teenage girls became a hit, making Pocky a trend among young people.
2003: Glico introduced Pocky Winter Chocolate, which is designed to be eaten when it is cold.
2010: Pocky celebrated its 45th anniversary with a festival featuring different Pocky flavors, games, and musical performances in Tokyo.
Pepero is a South Korean biscuit stick similar to Pocky, produced by the Lotte Corporation.
Mikado is a European brand of biscuit stick covered in chocolate, produced by the French company LU.
Biscuit stick coated with chocolate.
Biscuit stick coated with strawberry-flavored icing.
Biscuit stick coated with matcha (Japanese green tea) flavoring.
Biscuit stick coated with cookies and cream flavored icing.
Biscuit stick coated with almond flavored icing and crushed almonds.
Pocky is widely available in supermarkets, convenience stores, and online retailers such as Amazon and Asian food specialty shops.
Most Pocky flavors are not vegan because they contain milk or milk derivatives. However, there are some vegan Pocky flavors such as Chocolate Almond Crush and Strawberry Pocky.
Pocky's popularity is due to its unique taste and texture, as well as its playful and colorful packaging. It also has a strong association with Japanese culture and anime fandom.
The number of calories in Pocky can vary depending on the flavor and size of the package. On average, a single stick of Pocky contains around 40-50 calories.
Pocky and Pepero are very similar products with slight differences in taste and packaging. Pepero is produced by the Lotte Corporation in South Korea and has a thinner stick and a wider variety of flavors.