Spring Sunshine - May 2024
This month's snack box features a lineup that celebrates the early spring. It's the season when the cherry blossoms have ended, and a bit more greenery starts to appear. There are plenty of snacks that are easy to share with everyone. Since it's getting warmer, let's go on a picnic with ZenPop snacks!
Super Cup Miso Ramen from Acecook
Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Dairy, Beef, Sesame, Soybeans, Chicken and Pork Cooking time: 4 minutes How to cook: 1. Remove half of the lid and take out 2 bags. 2. Open the dried ingredients bag over the noodles, pour boiling water up to the indicated line, cover, and place the liquid soup on top of the lid to warm. 3. After 4 minutes, loosen the noodles, open the liquid soup, stir well, and enjoy. Experience the perfect harmony of this "new soup" paired with "THE Nodogoshi noodles" in Acecook’s latest super cup offering, meticulously crafted for a satisfying slurping experience. In response to the preferences of young consumers, they unveiled a new super cup featuring an irresistible "new soup" infused with the richness of miso (みそ) and the tantalizing flavor of garlic (にんにく), guaranteed to open your appetite. What makes this cup really special, though, are "THE Nodogoshi noodles," (ＴＨＥのどごし麺)designed for smooth slurping, this release promises an enhanced eating sensation.
Calpis Soda Fruit Parlour from Asahi
Allergens: Dairy, Orange, Soybeans and Peach Indulge in a refreshing drink that's perfect for those warm spring days: by mixing Calpis soda, a carbonated drink with a hint of nostalgia with an array of colorful fruits including white grapes, peaches, and oranges, this new Calpis flavor is a real delight. Did you know that Osaka, and especially its old kissaten (喫茶店) Sennariya Coffee are famous for being the birthplace of Mixed Juice in Japan? It’s a unique recipe of blended fresh juice that’s very refreshing all year round.
Pride Potato Zeitaku Olive from Koikeya
Allergens: Dairy, Wheat, Soybeans and Chicken Processed in a facility that also processes egg, shrimp and crab. The umami of potatoes is layered with the mellow fragrance of olives (オリーブ), aromatic basil, and rich chicken to create a refreshing yet deep flavor. Luxurious and heartwarming potato chips ( プライドポテト) that brighten up your days.
Stick Potato Nori Shio Slim Bag from Koikeya
Allergens: None Processed in a facility that also processes egg, dairy, wheat, shrimp and crab. The seaweed and aosa used in this product are harvested using a fishing method that may mix with shrimp and crab. Koikeya (湖池屋), the inventor of seaweed salt (のり塩) chip, is particular about the original taste of seaweed and sea lettuce with the exquisite flavor of salt. It’s a simple recipe, but they’ve done it to perfection for those stick potato chips (スティックポテト).
Lipton Muscat Tea in Gummy from Kasugai Seika
Another collaboration for the senses, Kasugai Seika x Lipton, one of the world’s most famous tea-based beverage producer. Enjoy the flavor of black tea and muscat as you chew.
Mikan Chan from Kawaguchi Seika
Allergens: None This candy captures the essence of a juicy and refreshing mandarin orange, offering a burst of fruity flavor with every bite. Enjoy the fun and deliciousness of this sweet ring candy, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a playful way. Please take your time and avoid rushing to eat, as the candy is relatively big and may be difficult to swallow quickly.
Long Neck Marshmallow from Yaokin
Allergens: Gelatin Processed in a facility that also processes Wheat, Egg, Dairy and Peanuts. It is a long-twisted marshmallow that is over 20 centimeters long. Perfect for when you don’t want your first BBQ of the season to never end!
Long Chew Orange from Yaokin
Allergens: None Have you seen the Long Long Man commercial already? If not… watch it before you eat this treat…
Fran K en no Moto Gum from Marukawa Seika
Allergens: None Funny gum that turns green when you chew it. Your tongue will be green too!
Onigiri Senbei from Masuya
Allergens: Egg, Wheat, Soybeans, Pork and Sesame Processed in a facility that also processes Dairy. The seaweed used in this product are harvested using a fishing method that may mix with shrimp and crab. And those little treats are one of Chihiro’s favorite as well! Onigiri (おにぎり) and Senbei (せんべい) are both classic Japanese foods. Combined, they are a real treat for your senses. Masuya added grains of salt (銀しゃり) of different sizes are added to the surface to bring out the umami of the rice. It’s simple with very rich flavors!
Sour Paper Can Apple from Yaokin
Allergens: Wheat A soft candy with a sour taste that is thin and flat.
Fruit Monster Rainbow Aji from Yaokin
Allergens: Wheat Processed in a facility that also processes Fruity gummies that come with a sour topping!
Pachi Pachi Panic Cola from Meisan
Allergens: Dairy Processed in a facility that also processes Egg. Those cola-flavored candies are guaranteed to tickle your sense and keep you awake! Pachi Pachi Panic (パチパチパニック) are famous for their crackling sensations. Be ready for what you’re about to eat!
Dagashies Combo
Petit Uranai Choco from Chirin Seika チーリン製菓 プチうらないチョコ Allergens: Dairy and Soybeans Get ready for a unique and intriguing experience with this fortune-telling chocolate! Each chocolate corresponds to a specific category, and by indulging in the chocolate that represents the category you desire to divine, you'll uncover an intriguing fortune-telling result. It's a delicious way to discover what the future holds! The fortunes and categories are written in Japanese, but don't worry! If you need any assistance understanding the meanings behind the categories or fortunes, simply send us a message. We're here to help and guide you on this exciting journey. Let the fortune-telling chocolate be your guide and immerse yourself in the delightful mysteries it holds. Enjoy the magical combination of divination and indulgence! 😌 Aka Be Gum from Marukawa Seika 丸川製菓 赤ベーガム Allergens: None Witch, please. It’s a red gum with a cute witch on the cover. It may be too cute to spook, but will leave you wanting more! Akabe is a combination of the Japanese words Akai Bero (赤いベロ, red tongue) and Akkan be, which is the Japanese version of “Peek-a-boo”! Are you ready for your transformation? Bears Gummy Peach from Tanseidou 丹生堂 ベアーズグミ ピーチ Allergens: Gelatin, Peach and Soybeans Processed in a facility that also processes A cute gummy bear with a heartful peach taste. It’s small, likable and a perfect snack to hide in your bag or pocket for when you need a little treat or cheer up someone who’s perhaps down on their luck that day. Sharing your Japanese candy will surely impress and delight your loved ones. Ao Ringo Gum from Marukawa Seika 丸川製菓 青りんごガム Allergens: None Did you know that Green Apples are blue in Japan? It’s not a joke! In Japan, Green Apples are called “Ao Ringo” (青りんご), which literally translates as Blue Apple. Of course, they are also green, just like the Green traffic light (also blue in Japan)! Confusing, right? In any case, this gum (ガム) is chewy, tasty, and comes with a punch of Green apple flavors!
Jelly Combo
Purun to Konnyaku Jelly Muscat + Orange from ORIHIRO オリヒロプランデュ ぷるんと蒟蒻ゼリー マスカット＋オレンジ Allergens: Orange and Apple Indulge in the plump texture of this konjac jelly (蒟蒻ゼリー), offering a low-calorie treat that satiates your hunger and doubles as a satisfying snack. The starchy konjac plant, which is related to the taro and the yam, is used to make konjac jelly, also referred to as konnyaku. The konjac plant is also known as the devil's tongue and the elephant foot yam. You’ll get 2 of each flavor, muscat (マスカット), and orange (オレンジ)!
