[Kanro, Meiji, UHA...] Which Japanese Gummy Candy Should We Buy? The BEST Selections!

Posting date: 2023.10.13
[Kanro, Meiji, UHA...] Which Japanese Gummy Candy Should We Buy? The BEST Selections!

Gummies are a staple of everyone's favorite snacks. In the past few years, new products have been released one after another from various manufacturers, and there is a wide variety of gummy products, including sour, sweet, hard, and soft gummy products! Which one should we buy? We would like to introduce some of the BEST gummies in Japan!

This time, we will focus on those available at convenience stores.

The more you bite, the more addictive!
"Pure Gummy" by Kanro

“Pure Gummy” is a long-selling product that will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2022. The "sour powder" and "pulp texture" allow you to enjoy the fruity taste the more you chew.

In addition to the grape, peach, and lemon products, there are also limited-time products such as desert puree, wild puree, and premium puree.

Pure gummies are heart-shaped, but sometimes they have a secret star shape that you're lucky to find. The probability of encountering a star puree is about 30%.


Classical gummy made with “100% fruit juice”
“Kajyu Gummy” by Meiji

Kajyu (fruit juice) gummies are shaped like fruits such as grapes and tangerines and are attractive in size and fit easily on your fingertips. Since its birth in 1988, it has been loved as a long-selling Meiji product for over 30 years.

They are particular about using 100% fruit juice and no coloring. It has an attractive texture that is neither too hard nor too soft, and is loved by every generations.

The slightly firm, al dente texture is irresistible!
"Fettuccine Gummy" by Bourbon

"Fettuccine Gummy" is a gummy shaped like Italian pasta "Fettuccine".

The fettuccine gummies have a slightly firm, bouncy texture (so-called al dente) that is fun to chew, and a sweet and savory flavor. It comes in a variety of flavors and is loved by people of all ages, from children to adults.


Can be enjoyed easily without getting your hands dirty
"Poifull" by Meiji

"Poifull" is a cute-looking gummy with a soft texture that you can easily eat.

The standard products come in four popular flavors: raspberry, lemon, green apple, and grape. The size is just right, so you can put it in your bag and enjoy it in your mouth anytime.

The colors are cute, so it's also recommended to bring to parties.


Cola-filled gummy "Cola Up Splash" by Meiji

"Cola Up" is a cola-flavored gummy bottle-shaped gummy filled with cola. A gummy with the refreshing taste of cola. The small size that you can easily eat is also a great feature.

The texture captivates those who eat it! "Candemina Gumi" by Kanro

Candemina gumi is an entertainment gummy that offers a unique shape and hard texture.

The somewhat mysterious texture created by the 3D gummy shape is sure to captivate those who eat it! ?


New texture like a real fruit! "Kororo" by UHA Mikakuto


"Kororo" is a gummy wrapped in a collagen membrane (skin) with a luxurious texture that resembles a popping fruit. It has a juicy and juicy texture that makes you feel like eating the fruit itself, giving it a new texture that feels just like real fruit!

"Kogumi" by UHA Mikakuto where you can enjoy 4 small gummies

The squishy texture of the four small gummies is addictive! "Kogumi" by UHA Mikakuto. Even though each gummies are small, they have interesting chewy texture.

This is a gummy that you'll want to keep in your bag when you're feeling a bit hungry.


No.1 gummy brand to eat when you want to concentrate
"Tough Gummy" by Kabaya

Kabaya Tough Gummy is the No.1 gummy brand you want to eat when you want to concentrate. It has an addictive and highly elastic texture. These cube-shaped, hard-textured gummies come in three flavors: coke, soda, and energy drink flavor.

New species discovered! ? "Petagu Gummies" by NOBEL

Thin shape and firm texture is interesting! Petagu Gummy is a hard gummy with a flat shape.

It contains a cute-looking gummy shaped which resembles the original character "Petagu" and has a chewy texture. The more you chew, the more the flavor spreads in your mouth!

Mysterious transparent gummy! "Mizu gummy" by UHA Mikakuto

Mizu (water) gummy is a drop-shaped, squishy, transparent gummy based on the concept of “water.” Using the Super Clear Manufacturing Method, it pursue a water-like clarity, fruitiness, and refreshing aftertaste.

When you put it in your mouth, the texture is just like a gummy. It's so pleasant to chew that you'll want to put it in your mouth one after another.

 

In this issue, we have introduced gummies that can be easily purchased at convenience stores in Japan! Please take a look at them and make your choice.

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