Peach Mochi Delicacies from Japan, kirimochi (or mochi) are glutinous rice cakes or sweet rice cakes. They are a staple in Japanese cuisine and culture and are often served to celebrate the New Year. Ingredients Maltose (36.44%), sugar, thickener (E1442), peach (10.6%), pectin, animal gelatin (pork), flavoring, sorbitol, natural food coloring (E160a)(E162), preservative E200. Not suitable for vegetarians.