SmartSweets – Sour Blast Buddies
Growing up, we didn’t really know how pervasive the sugar issue was. We knew it was bad for you, but we didn’t know exactly how bad, and that it was in basically everything. Apparently “big…
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Puccho – Milk Tea Tapioca
While it would be fair to say that most Japanese brands of snacks, candies and other confections are fairly experimental, I’d say that in the realm of chewy candy Puccho is one of the crazier…
Mintia Breeze – Fresh Grape
It’s been a while, but I’m still sometimes surprised that I’ve ended up this deep into Mintia as a product. On the face of it, it’s a mint and I don’t like mints. But then…
Fit’s – Melon/Watermelon Mix
Product names fascinate me. While it’s important to always remember that the product itself is the most important thing, the term or name associated with it is not far behind. Can you imagine how different…
Hi-Chew – Superfruit Mix
Some people will probably roll their eyes at me when I tell them that even among Hi-Chews, there is a stark contrast between pieces manufactured for different markets. It sounds really snobby and bougie to…
Toppo – Hokkori White Milk
After trying Toppo for the first time, I came to the realization that I was missing out. So I did what any logical adult would do – I overcompensated and ended up buying a whole…
Toppo – Double Strawberry
These days with all the craziness going on, I try to find joy in the small things. For me, this includes finding random, interesting snacks I haven’t tried yet on the internet, and paying hefty…
Bourbon – Milk Tea Chocolate Mochi
Not to sound like a snob, though I probably will regardless, there are certain foods I will not consume if they come packaged, or if I know they aren’t fresh. Mochi for example, is a…
Hi-Chew Doubles – Precious Strawberries
Japan is home to some real creative (or crazy, depending on how you look at it) fruits and produce. I’m sure a few fruits instantly jump to mind, like square watermelons, super expensive yet tasty…
Mintia – Limemint Crush
With all the snacking I do, sometimes it’s nice to just have something to keep my mouth busy without packing it full of sugar or calories. Sometimes I don’t feel like chewing, which is where…