Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Kasugai Gummy Candies



Kasugai gummy candies are one of my favorite things in the world.  These gummies come in a variety of flavors. The gummies are individually wrapped and they are all made in Japan. The are 9 flavors in total.

  • Apple
  • Grape (Red Grape)
  • Kiwi
  • Lychee
  • Melon
  • Muscat (Green Grape)
  • Pineapple
  • Peach
  • Strawberry
  • Orange
  • Prune
  • Blueberry
  • There is also a multiflavor pack available.


  • Texture: Kasugai gummies are always soft and chewy. If they are kept in their individually wrapped packages, they will never be tough or hard. The gummies are very squishy and each bite fills your mouth with a yummy fruit flavor. Rating: 10 out of 10.
  • Flavor: I can honestly say that I love all the flavors, even though I hate eating real lychees and grapes. The candies are so fragrant that eating one in a small room will fill the room with the scent of fruit! As with most
    Asian candies, they are not too sweet and leave your mouth feeling refreshed. The flavors do not taste fake or artificial and the sensation of biting into one is like biting into the most ripe and delicious fruit whose flavor
    is so concentrated that it leaves you with a heady sensation. Rating: 10 out of 10.
  • Packaging: The backgrounds of the bags are all closeup pictures of fruit. They can be a bit difficult to find if you don't read Japanese, but they all have Kasugai written in the top left hand corner of the bag. If it says Kasugai and the contents are squishy, then you've found it. Each gummy is beautifully wrapped and cushioned with a bit of air. Rating: 8 out of 10.
  • Availability: While they are available in most Asian grocery stores, the variety of flavors usually leaves a lot to be desired. Your safest bet is to buy them from a Japanese grocery store where there will be the largest selection. As far as I know, these candies are not available in normal supermarkets.
  • Origins: 100% made in Japan so these snacks are safe to eat. Rating: 10 out of 10.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am totally addicted to these things! I have to say that Japanese gummi candy is A LOT better than the U.S. version. I can't even eat the stuff produced in America anymore!

Kay said...

So true, eating gummy bears and gummy worms is like chewing shoe leather in comparison.