This is the Kabaya Shari in Gummy Crystal Grape, a Japanese gummy confectionery combining a chewy purple grape-flavoured gummy with a crunchy sugar-crystal base.
The gummy presented in a domed shape measuring 1.8 cm in diameter and 1.4 cm in height. It was a light purple-grey hue, with a darker purple base and darker purple specks across the top. The surface felt dry and slightly rough, with a mellow aroma of sweet purple grape.
Initial contact delivered a bouncy gummy chew through the upper portion, contrasted by a sugar-crystal-like crunch at the base. This chewy-crunch combination persisted through to the finish. Through the mid-palate, the purple grape flavour developed with moderate musky sweetness and a touch of juicy acidity. Meanwhile, the crystal base gradually melted on the palate, introducing a cooling sensation towards the finish without contributing additional grape flavour. The gummy component carried the juicy grape profile and its elasticity prolonged the chew, creating a sustained contrast between the two textures.
Overall, a grape-flavoured gummy with a gradual development of musky fruit sweetness and juicy acidity, supported by a contrasting chewy-crunch texture that transitioned into a cooling finish, resulting in an engaging textural experience.
This Kabaya Shari in Gummy Crystal Grape contained 52 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia, in 2026.