On September 15, 2026, Morinaga & Co., Ltd. launched a new strawberry-flavored version of its "DARS" chocolate bar: "Strawberry DARS." Upon placing a piece in your mouth, you are first greeted by a sweet-and-tangy flavor.
Because the pieces are small, the texture and flavor profile vary with each bite. At times, you may encounter a sharp, distinct tang, which adds a rhythmic, dynamic quality to the experience. As the primary ingredient is vegetable oil—rather than cocoa butter—this is not a heavy, traditional chocolate; instead, it is a "casual" chocolate designed for a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a prominent milky character. That said, it incorporates a variety of dairy ingredients—including skimmed milk powder, whey powder, whole milk powder, and cream—ensuring a rich, milky flavor throughout!
[Ingredients] Vegetable oils and fats (manufactured in Japan, manufactured in Singapore), sugar, lactose, dextrin, skimmed milk powder, whey powder, strawberry powder, whole milk powder, cream, cocoa butter, processed strawberry product / emulsifier (derived from soybeans), flavoring, acidulant, monascus pigment
