This is the Tohato Beano Tasty Salt, an extruded snack made from fire-roasted green pea grits.
The pieces presented in varied straight lengths, approximately 6–8 cm long and around 1 cm in diameter, with a beige-green hue, scattered golden-brown marks, and a fine white seasoning. Aroma opened with a mild, largely neutral savoury note.
Initial contact delivered a dry exterior with a firm but slightly yielding structure, carrying a mellow salted seasoning with underlying umami and a faint sweetness. The seasoning adhered lightly to the fingers. The structure held well on bite, with a gentle crunch rather than a crisp fracture, notably less dense than Twisties.
Through the mid-palate, the pea flavour became more pronounced, particularly from the interior, which remained largely unseasoned and relied on the outer coating for flavour delivery. The contrast between seasoned exterior and plain interior created a gradual flavour release. Towards the finish, subtle buttery and lightly onion-like notes emerged alongside a mild sweetness, though the pea base remained the dominant driver. Texture remained light and airy with a soft crunch, maintaining structure without oiliness and supporting a steady release of pea flavour.
Overall, an extruded pea snack with gradual flavour development and light crunch, resulting in a restrained, structure-driven savoury profile.
This Tohato Beano Tasty Salt contained 56 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.