Hosta Nippon puffed rice chocolate bar

Nippon is a classic German snack consisting of puffed rice and milk chocolate. It was launched in 1956 and has since become one of the most recognizable products in the German confectionery market. The name 'Nippon' is a traditional name for Japan, chosen to evoke association with rice, though the product is entirely German in origin.

The product is manufactured by HOSTA - Werk für Schokoladen-Spezialitäten GmbH & Co. KG. The company remains a family-owned enterprise headquartered in Stimpfach-Randrot, Germany. Since its founding by Hermann Opferkuch in 1949, the production has local roots in the Baden-Württemberg region, where the brand continues to operate independently.