According to 'Ruijuzoyosho' (a book explaining the furnishings in ceremonies and events in detail with sketches), Moritonjiki might be served with one ingredient while Aratonjiki might be served with various ingredients because of the presence of Morigashi and Mazegashi.
「類聚雑要抄」には、盛菓子、交菓子の称呼があることから、盛屯食は一種を、荒屯食は種々の物をまぜて、盛ったものであろうという。