This is the Calbee Jagariko Ume, a seasonal limited edition flavour featuring ume and red shiso.
The snacks measured approximately 7 cm in length and 0.7 cm in diameter, emitting a fried potato aroma. Upon tasting, an initial savoury note emerged, followed by a subtle ume flavour upon biting through. This ume flavour gradually gained prominence, revealing its tangy acidity inherent to the fruit, which became more pronounced as the tasting continued. The ume taste extended pleasantly across the palate, culminating in the final moments with the enriching influence of shiso. Resembling the typical Jagariko characteristic, the potato element retained its remarkable crunchiness. Throughout, these snacks upheld their distinct savoury profile, refraining from venturing into the realm of sweetness, rendering them remarkably gratifying.
This Calbee Jagariko Ume contained 52 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Tōkyō, Japan in 2023.