This is the Hema Cilantro Chicken Soup Cookies, produced using 30% fresh coriander. Each box contained 22 individually sealed sachets.
Each sachet included six square-shaped biscuits measuring approximately 3.8 × 3.8 × 0.1 cm. The biscuits had a pale green hue with lightly scalloped golden-khaki edges from baking and were generously flecked with dark green pieces of dried coriander. A gentle aroma of dried coriander was perceptible on opening.
On tasting, the texture was light and crisp, with the flavour of dehydrated coriander emerging immediately on the palate. This was followed by a savoury note from the biscuit base itself, evoking something akin to coriander juice as the biscuit began to soften. Toward the finish, the rehydrated coriander offered a more fragrant expression with faint citrus-like notes that lingered on the palate. While the biscuits were texturally thin, consuming three at once delivered a more satisfying crunch and an intensified coriander profile. The “chicken soup” flavouring contributed mostly to the savoury aspect, without a strong impression of chicken bouillon or umami depth.
Overall, the snack effectively conveyed the presence of coriander both through the dough and the visible dried herb, offering a balanced combination of aroma, flavour, and texture. While subtle in the “chicken soup” aspect, the coriander was handled thoughtfully. Worth revisiting for coriander enthusiasts.
This Hema Cilantro Chicken Soup Cookies contained ? g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.