This is the Morinaga Hi-Chew Blood Orange, made with blood orange juice sourced from Italy.

Each piece was rectangular, measuring 2.5 × 1.5 × 1.0 cm, with a pastel orange exterior, a white interior, and a mellow citrussy blood orange aroma.

On tasting, the smooth surface yielded easily to a soft taffy that was chewy without sticking to the teeth. The blood orange flavour appeared immediately, beginning with a gentle sweetness before developing mid-body into a more rounded profile with moderate acidity, reminiscent of freshly pressed blood orange juice but without any bitterness from the zest or oils. Continued chewing released a juicier, more aromatic note, with a raspberry-like orange character typical of blood orange, carrying through to the finish.

Overall, this confection delivered an impressively true blood orange flavour, balancing juicy sweetness and acidity, with a satisfying pliable chew that avoided stickiness.

This Morinaga Hi-Chew Blood Orange contained 55 g (12 pieces). It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.