There are various opinions on the ingredients and preparation, and it is said that there are 11 types such as honeydew, rum blossom and strawberry; there is also an opinion that there are different types according to the aims of prayers such as the defeat of evil (調伏) and for good health.
材料や作り方については、さまざまな説があり、蜜・石榴（ざくろ）・苺（いちご）など11種あるとされ、また、調伏・息災など祈願の目的によっても種類が違うという説がある。