CHUPA CHUPS GUMMY

I haven't done a review on candies in awhile and I figured this was the perfect time too since I hauled a bunch of new Japanese candies! I've always been a fan of those little Chupa Chups lollipops and didn't know this popular Spanish brand of candy found its way into Japan!

 

Almost any type of candy or snack that comes from Japan always has a 'kawaii' aka cute factor to it with the packaging to match. This take on the classic Chupa Chups lollipops is taken into gummy form with three flavors. I can't read Japanese, and the flavors weren't exactly the most distinct, but from the pictures on the packaging, the flavors are: grape, cherry, and ramune/soda.

 

The gummies are in little lollipop shapes coated with a sour sugar dusting. The gummies themselves are pretty firm/chewy, more so than your average gummy but not in a stale way. These definitely don't remind me of the original lollipops anymore after I tasted them.

 

It is for sure a fun candy to try out and it is nice that the bag is able to be resealed so you don't have to finish it all in one setting. This candy is a bit pricey at around $3.79 for the bag, but if you're into confections like me, I'd definitely give it a try if you can find it!

 

Readers, have you had Chupa Chups before? Would you ever try Chupa Chup gummies? Let me know!

 

Coris DIY Stick Candy

One of my favorite things about Japanese candies and snacks is how kawaii (cute) they make everything! Look at this packaging! How can you not want to try it out?! The one thing I really enjoy most about some of these candies is that they are D.I.Y. so they make excellent gifts for little kids and great for stocking stuffers. There's more fun making them than actually eating them, in my opinion.

The DIY candy I have to share today is by the brand Coris who are known most for their whistle candy. I haven't seen many of their DIY stuff, but they're similar to some of the Kracie brand ones out there.

 

The pictures really helped figure out what to do. Since it doesn't require water or a microwave, it is easier to follow.

1) Take some of the pink and yellow soft candy and fit them into both sides of the mold in whatever pattern you would want.

2) Press the two molds together nice and tight so the product is nice and compressed.

3) Insert the candy sticks provided in the designated spots and make sure they are in at least halfway.

4) Open the mold and voila! DIY Candy on a stick!

 

At first I thought these were going to be gum because of the texture, but instead it is a soft chewy candy. It isn't the best candy I have had, but it isn't bad. I think the yellow is a lemon flavor and the pink is a strawberry flavor, but honestly, I was more into the candy the DIY reasons. 

 

I bought this for around $2.49 at my local Asian grocery store.

I recommend this to anyone interested in Japanese cute candies or for children (who are old enough) for little projects during a play date or something.

 

Readers, do you like Japanese candy? Have you ever seen DIY candies before? If so, what are you fovorites?

Kawaguchi Bara no Shizuku--Rose Candy: Review

As a fan of all (most) things rose scented, I also have a knack for rose flavored food items (gum, drinks, etc).

Today's goodie post is on this rose flavored hard candy that has a soft jelly like substance in the center.

As always,  Japanese packaging is #1. The pink rose in the background of the bag is just so pretty and makes it seem more welcoming!

Back of bag

The candy comes individually wrapped inside also in the same pretty pink rose wrappers.

The candy itself is like most other hard candies, round in shape. The

The candy is light pink in color (reminds me so much of Spring!)

And as you can see below, the inside does indeed have a softer/gooey filling inside.

I was surprisngly pleased by the flavor of this candy and was expecting something stronger, in terms of rose flavor. The outside rose hard candy is a soft and somewhat subtle rose flavor that leaned on a tangier side. The inside filling was sweeter and was rose flavored without the tangy note.

Overall, this rose candy was very lovely and wasn't perfume-like at all. It was nice popping this in and just enjoying the weather outside (does that sound a bit cheesy? haha oh well).

I bought this item for around $3.29 more or less (Japanese candy is pricier in general, but I don't blame them since they go all out for the packaging and it is also an imported item). If you ever get a chance to try Japanese rose flavored candies and you like roses, then I highly recommend checking out your local Japanese or Asian grocery store!

Would you try a rose flavored candy? What's your favorite flavor for hard candies??