This is the Aeon TopValu Dried Shredded Squid, made with squid sourced from China.
The squid had a yellow-beige hue and a mild aroma. The pieces were pre-shredded into bite-sized portions for convenient consumption.
On tasting, the squid was dry to the touch yet soft and pliable, offering some chew without being overly fibrous. However, the flavour leaned heavily towards sugary sweetness, lacking the natural umami-rich savouriness expected from dried squid. While not unpleasant, this product fell short in both flavour and texture compared to other dried squid in the lineup made with Japanese-sourced squid, making it unlikely for repurchase.
This Aeon TopValu Sqiod Dried Shredded contained 17 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sendai, Japan in 2024.