Kasugai Strawberry Gummy Candy... "yummmm......"
Written: Aug 24 '08 (Updated Aug 24 '08)
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Pros: Natural Flavoring. Zero Fat & Cholesterol. Low Sodium. $4.99 a package. Individually wrapped pieces.
Cons: Slight Aftertaste. Strawberry not a "personal" favorite.
The Bottom Line: Do you really need another reason?
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| Chris_Billings's Full Review: Kasugai - Gummy Strawberry 100 135g |
I’m always looking for “fun” snacks while working in the mall. Always have to have something in my locker for break time. I don’t have time to run to the grocery store while I’m at work, so I’m restricted to whatever happens to be in the Food Court. There are a few stores that have snacks from time to time. I stopped by F.Y.E. the other day for something, and decided to hit the snack wall.
Since Sam Goody was bought out by F.Y.E. a few years ago, they have included in some stores a snack wall featuring candy and treats from Japan (of course located by the Anime section) I’ve always loved gummy candies, so I could not resist picking up a bag of Kasugai Strawberry Gummy Candy. I’ve always loved these candies.
The bag contains approximately 27 individually wrapped gummy candies, between the size of a nickel and quarter. I remember when the gummies were not individually wrapped and they used to stick together. It’s nice Kasugai thought about that.
The gummy candy comes in a variety of flavors, but most recently I chose the Strawberry flavor. As soon as you open up the package, you are hit with a tidal wave of aroma. The smell is intense, and get’s the mouth watering. I can only tolerate a small amount of strawberry flavoring though. A little bit goes a long way. It still tastes great, and is fairly close to the taste of an actual strawberry (maybe sweeter) it’s just pretty rich. Strawberry puree is used as the main source of flavoring. The candy almost melts in your mouth. After eating a few there is a slight aftertaste. But it isn’t too bad. There is a greasy feel to the candy, and I’m not sure if it’s that way so it doesn’t stick to the package or not. But it really doesn’t affect the flavor, so it’s not a big deal.
The candy is a fat free snack, as well as cholesterol free. Sodium level is very low in a single serving, approximately 1+ mg per piece. A serving consists of 9 pieces which seems like a lot because of how rich the flavoring is. There is only 32g of Sugar in a serving, so it makes for a nice snack between breakfast and lunch for my Dad who is a diabetic. The sugar metabolizes in a way that won’t spike his blood sugar, but still sustain him until lunch time. Except the serving size is cut in half (and a quarter at times).
I eat these candies sparingly, and a whole bag lasts about a week or so in my locker at work…not so long when at home… The gummy candy is addicting, even though Strawberry isn’t my favorite flavor.
Kasugai Strawberry Gummy Candy is reasonably priced at $4.99 for a 4.76oz (135g) bag. So indulging once in a while won’t break your budget. The Gummy Candy comes in a variety of flavors. Grape, Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Orange, and the interesting flavor of Muscat.
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[PRODUCT]
Kasugai Strawberry Gummy Candy (4.76 oz Bag)
[MANUFACTURER]
Kasugai Seika Co. Ltd.
(Product of Japan)
[TYPE]
Candy/Snack
[YEAR]
n/a
[COMPANY WEBSITE]
www.kasugai.co.jp
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[NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION]
Serving Size 9 Pieces (45g)
Servings Per Bag 3
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Calories140
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 10mg
Total Carbohydrate 32g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 32g
Protein 3g
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Vitamin A 0%*
Vitamin C 0%*
Calcium 0%*
Iron 0%*
*not a significant source
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[INGREDIENTS]
Sugar
Corn Syrup (Corn Starch, Water)
Gelatin
Strawberry Puree
Honey
Concentrated Strawberry Juice
Oblate Powder
D-Sorbitol
Acidulant (Citric Acid, Malic Acid)
Pectin
Artificial Strawberry Flavor
Coloring (Red Cabbage)
Vitamin C
Palm Oil
Emulsifier (Glycerin Fatty Acid Ester, Soybean Lecithin)
“Contains Milk Ingredient”
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© COPYRIGHT 2008 Chris_Billings
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