This is the Koikeya The Sozai no Gochisō Cheese. It consisted of chips with cheese embedded into the dough to replicate crispy grilled cheese.
Each chip was a hexagonal shape, measuring approximately 3 x 2.5 cm at its widest points and maintaining a consistent 1.5 mm thickness.
These chips exuded a mild and inviting cheese aroma, characterized by a mellow profile devoid of sharpness, and were generously coated in cheese powder. Upon tasting, their thick-cut, blistered structure provided a gratifyingly audible crunch. The cheese powder on the surface contributed to an initial, gentle savoriness that transitioned into a progressively robust cheese flavour, culminating in a rich and savory taste underscored by a subtle sharpness akin to crispy cheddar crisps. In summary, the profound umami of the cheddar and the exceptional crunchiness rendered these chips thoroughly satisfying.
This Koikeya The Sozai no Gochisō Cheese contained 35 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2023.