Hi-Chew – Banana Strawberry Condensed Milk
I wonder at which point the strawberry fatigue will kick in. It’s no shock that strawberry is a popular flavour for Hi-Chew. What sells makes money, and what makes money is what they will sell.…
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Japan
Mintia Voice – Lemon Ginger
Ah yes, Mintia. It feels like it’s been a while since I’ve paid Mintia a visit. It’s not due to lack of trying or not liking it, it just seems I haven’t been able to…
Hi-Chew – Strawberry Milk Smoothie
While I wouldn’t say I’m totally tapped out on Hi-Chew, I will say I’ve been following them closely enough that I wonder at what point I’ll come full circle and simply run out of items…
Tirol Chocolate – Raisin Butter Sandwich
Raisin butter sand sandwich cookies are a popular souvenir snack in Hokkaido, and it’s simply the combine two butter cookies with a butter cream centre with some sweet raisins. The raisins are usually rum raisins…
Mintia Breeze – Clear Yogurt
Mintia is a pretty big deal in Japan, and it’s one of my favourite “mint” brands. I put mint in quotations because the exact definition of a mint will vary depending on who you ask.…
Meiji – Poifull Drink Mix
This is an interesting mix, to put it mildly. Perhaps it’s because I’m old now, but this mix isn’t particularly my jam. Soda flavoured snacks seem a bit excessive to me, given that most sodas…
Hi-Chew – Peach to Pineapple Transformation
The transformation gimmick is one that always looks really cool on paper but is very difficult to actually execute. The only reason I can confidently say this is different from the doubles or duo line…
Hi-Chew – Strong Strawberry
Some products try to do a glow up and use it as marketing to try and sell you a more expensive product. In this particular case they are trying to make the case that this…
Tirol Chocolate – Mixed Fruit Jelly
I am the occasional enjoyer of fruit in chocolate. I can’t say I’m as thrilled at the concept of fruit flavoured chocolate, but it does intrigue me. Sometimes that’s all it takes to compel me…
Cheeza Crackers – Peppered Double Cheese
While I’m sure they fit the definition of what a cracker constitutes, I tend to think of them more as something else. I can’t quite find a single word to describe it, but it’s along…