UHA 味覚糖さけるりんご review

I have found an interesting candy! It is stringy candy... and it is apple flavour! (They also have grape, mango and melon). They also explicitly say that you must keep this gummy in an environment of 28 degrees Celcius or lower. 

Before I get into the fun part, let me give you an overview of what is inside this stringy candy. (speaking of fun, check this page for weird commercials about this gummy... there are 11 episodes!)

They claim they use apple juice from Aomori apples. For those that do not know, Aomori Apples are known to be one of the best apples in the world (taste and size). 

Ingredients: (Aspartame · L-phenylalanine compound, acesulfame K), coloring agent (carotenoid), vitamin C (carotenoid), sugar, vegetable processed oil, starch syrup, collagen, concentrated apple juice, apple / cellulose, acidulant, emulsifier, , (Some apple / gelatin is included)

*I'm surprised! while it isn't the most healthy candy...

Here are the nutrition facts:

Energy 18 kcal, protein 0.3 g, lipid 0.7 g, carbohydrate 3.0 g, salt equivalent 0.001 g / collagen 240 mg per standard nutrition labeling (4.7 g standard)

Allergic substances included in raw materials (out of 27 items) Apples · Gelatin 

※ This product is manufactured with common equipment with products including milk.

there are 7 of these little packets inside

So now that is over with and the ingredients haven't scared you... here is the fun part!

 When you remove the packaging, the gummy is flat with a lot of ridges. You basically pull the gummies from their ridges. They aren't super easy to take apart, but once you get the hang of it, you will know how hard you should pull and where you should pull from.

tada!

This reminds me of Cheesestring, but it is sweet apple flavoured. The taste was really good! It was sweet but not very sweet. I highly recommend it!


score: 9/10!! (because there were only 7 inside T_____T)
website: https://www.uha-mikakuto.co.jp/catalog/gummy/gu106.html

an 11 episode story about this gummy: https://www.uha-mikakuto.co.jp/sakeru/ <-- check this page for the crazy advertisements they have for these gummies! (videos are located at the bottom of the page)

Comparison: Hong Kong Frutips vs. Canada Frutips (by Nestle)

Happy Halloween! Since it is Halloween today, let's talk about a candy that has been quite popular lately.... or for a very long time (if you are in Asia).

This post isn't just a review but a comparison between Frutips available in Hong Kong and Canada.

I always thought that similar products sold in different countries should be different, due to demographics, taste, culture, etc. As someone who likes to explore different things... it can be quite an adventure to try things that are similar yet different... the differences makes it so much more interesting!

Before I begin, Frutips are chewy fruit juice candies, they are marketed as being extra soft and containing real fruit juice. They were originally called Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles  (if you are from Australia you might know them as Wonka Fruit Pastilles). Currently Nestles own them in Canada and Hong Kong (not sure which other companies are involved in different parts of the world).

For those of you who have tried one and want to the other or simply deciding which one to buy, here are the differences between Hong Kong Frutips (能得利) and Canada Frutips:

Hong Kong Frutips photo source: http://needsugarnow.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/blackcurrant-frutips/

Hong Kong Frutips:

• much chewier (harder, require more "teeth strength")
• juicy
• long lasting

Hong Kong Frutips offer 2 types of packaging, the foil wrapping (as shown in the picture) as well as the big plastic tube container (similar to the picture below). The most popular flavour in Hong Kong is Blackcurrent with sugar coating (as shown in the picture).

photo source: http://pharmacy-business.ca/2012/07/24/rowntrees-frutips/

Canada Frutips:

• dissolve almost immediately (hardly requires any chewing)
• very sweet
• very soft

It is really hard to say which one is better (all depends on personal preference). As for myself, I prefer Hong Kong's version because I like candies which are longer lasting, chewier and less sweet.

After doing some research, I find that Hong Kong's marketing & advertising for Frutips is much superb than in that in Canada , It's (probably) because this product has been in Hong Kong much longer than it has been in Canada (I couldn't even find the official site/page for the Canadian Frutips). after visiting Frutips' Hong Kong, I was shocked to see just "how big" this candy is in Hong Kong, they have celebrities promoting this candy! (Hong Kong is really serious about Frutips)

Hong Kong Frutips website: http://promo.nestle.com.hk/frutips/

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Hi-Chew Morinaga review

I have noticed a new product which hit the shelves recently, Hi-Chew from Morinaga in bulk form contrary to the stick form (as seen in the picture).

The bulk form includes 3 flavours: Strawberry, Green Apple and Grape. And it is a better deal. I don't remember the exact pricing for both, but when I bought it, I did the calculation and turns out the bulk one was slightly cheaper. I think that's how most products are like (you always get a better deal if you purchase more).

The Hi-Chew in original stick form is individually wrapped in a sort of foil paper, while the other ones were contained in a plastic "pocket". I personally prefer the original foil paper as it seals the moisture better (as this IS a chewy candy after all), I also like the look of original foil that makes it unique.

For taste, I think it is the same, however, I feel that the HI-Chew candy in the new packaging is slightly dry compared to t

I also find that carrying the original stick form is easier, since you can grab at it with one hand and have the whole stick with you (it's also easier to find it in your purse), however I think for events where you have to "give" candy (parties, halloween trick or treating) the bulk form serves as an advantage.

In Conclusion, if you want a better deal with Hi-Chew candy, I would suggest you purchase the bulk form, but if you want something more "original" and more chewy I would suggest you purchase the original stick.

Shocking Popping Candy review

After years of searching, I was faced with one of my childhood memories, the Popping Candy. These are candies which are filled with carbon dioxide (?) and when they "have contact" with moisture/wetness, will begin to melt and pop.

Very interesting taste, taste is good and it is fun to eat

Scottish Toffee review

I sincerely apologize for the poor quality of this photo, I think my camera was having terrible problems so the picture quality is so bad. So let me describe the container a bit: it is supposingly a cylinder shaped tin can with the words Bonnie Prince Charlie, Scottish Traditional Toffee.

I have never had Scottish Toffee before, so I can't make a comparison. The Toffee tastes really good with strong caramelized flavor and extremely chewy, I highly recommend this.

Green Apple Flavoured Korean Candy review

Sorry, I do not read Korean so I do not know the name of this candy. I hope the picture helps. (and if you do know the name/brand of this candy, please feel free to let me know what it is in the comments below). I have seen these candies at Korean stores (obviously) and T&T Supermarkets in Canada. So if you are interested in trying these, please look in those places.

This is an apple flavored chewy candy. I'm not sure how popular they are in Korea, but they are really good, at the first bite, I thought this was gum, it was extremely chewy (more chewier than Hi-Chew) with an intense Green Apple taste. It isn't too sweet but sweet enough to satisfy your sugary crave.