This Kasugai Hananoki 1-chome Craft Lemonade Gummy used the juice of Sicilian lemons. This gummy was part of a series that aimed to trace iconic beverages back to their origins and faithfully recreate their flavours.

Each piece took on a circular shape, approximately 2 cm in diameter and 1 cm in height. With its golden-yellow appearance, it emitted a sweet honey and lemon aroma. Upon tasting, the initial experience was one of subtle sweetness as the gummy made contact with the palate. As the teeth sank into the soft, elastic texture of the gummy, each subsequent chew revealed an increasingly juicy lemon flavour, akin to the essence of lemon juice and lemon peel concentrated with honey to deliver a rich lemonade profile. This flavour profile maintained a delightful balance between sweetness and sourness from the beginning to the end.

Overall, the taste resembled that of a lemon squash, with additional nuances of candied lemon peel and honey, lending depth to the overall experience. In summary, this gummy offered an enjoyable and uniquely ‘brewed’ lemon flavour, setting it apart from the fresher lemon flavours typically found in gummies like Morinaga Hi-Chew Premium Sōkai Lemon.

This Kasugai Craft Lemonade Gummy contained 49 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2023.