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Collagen is one of the new health crazes in Japan. Collagen is a major protein in our bodies especially in connective tissue, and it is now believed that collagen intake helps slow down the body's natural aging process by smoothing out the wrinkles of the skin, reducing cellulite and even restoring damaged hair. A good source of collagen is from gelatin, the main component of gummy treats. Here is a gummy that touts its collagen content in a dual layer snack. The outer layer is made entirely from juice and the inside is a soft chewy gummy. One package has an amazing 1500 mg of collagen! This package is also resealable to maintain freshness. A yummy gummy that has beneficial health effects, this is Lemon flavor.
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.70
Japanese kids (as would any kid) love candy. And now we have a great sampler in a fun sized pack. Get a great mix of five yummy flavors. Try the M&M like treat "Marble" with its strawberry or chocolate center, "Coffee Beat" for its rich coffee taste, "Aporu" with its strawberry/ chocolate mix or "Choco Baby" for its chocolatey goodness that melts in your mouth. You or your kids will love it!
Weight: 120 g. Price: $1.60
Collagen is one of the new health crazes in Japan. Collagen is a major protein in our bodies especially in connective tissue, and it is now believed that collagen intake helps slow down the body's natural aging process by smoothing out the wrinkles of the skin, reducing cellulite and even restoring damaged hair. A good source of collagen is from gelatin, the main component of gummy treats. Here is a gummy that touts its collagen content in a dual layer snack. The outer layer is made entirely from juice and the inside is a soft chewy gummy. One package has an amazing 1500 mg of collagen! This package is also resealable to maintain freshness. A yummy gummy that has beneficial health effects, this is blueberry and cranberry flavor.
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.70
Whenever you've got the munchies but don't want to splurge on a snickers, here's a light treat to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours. This is a delicious bag of Meiji Suppa-Sugiil soft candy that will practically melt in your mouth. Enjoy this refreshing acerola flavor that's great for trips, snacks, lunches and movies. Comes in a zip lock bag to seal in its freshness so you can take it everywhere with you.
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.40
A delicious tablet-style gum from Japan, this is gum with Xylitol in it, a sugarless alternative. This is a very delicious mint gum that's candy-coated, in foil-wrapped pieces similar to Clorets. A great product, and great for tooth health, too. This is Plus F -- a wild pineapple flavor with mouth freshening mint and great for teeth! Contains green tea leaf extract, and all 12 pieces come in a handy drawer-like hard cardboard case for easy access.
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.50
Takoyaki or breaded octopus conveniently shaped into small bite sized spheres, is a popular food item originating from Osaka. A rounded and smaller version of Okonomiyaki (a special dish of a breaded batter type consistency that's filled with meat and vegetables and flattened into a pancake shape), it is often found in restaurants that specialize in grilling food (like Yakitori or chicken kabobs) throughout Japan. This is a wacky snack actually allows you to make your own gummy filled Takoyaki treat. Step by step picture guides show you how to make this snack which basically are to 1) grab the contents in this bag and cold water, 2) mix the cold water with the jelly powder (red bag) in the separate cup provided in this package, 3) fill the tray half way, 4) drop the octopus shaped gummy inside, 5) fill the tray all the way and wait to harden, 6) use the spoons to pull out the snack and enjoy by pouring delicious carmel sauce (white bag) and toppings (green bag). So kakkoo ii that even grown adults will want to try this out.
Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.50
In what has got to be the ultimate melding of wackiness and tradition, Meiji has concocted this gummy goldfish scooping candy set, that at first looks like you're going to make Sea Monkeys -- it ends up being a fun, yummy candy experience. First, you take out the included components (soda flavor powder, edible scooper, stirring spoon, plastic tray), add some water into the tray and mix in the soda flavor with the stirring spoon, throw in the gummy fish, and scoop away! It's like scooping fish in a barrel. Good for those Sunday afternoons when you just need that one more fun thing to do before the end of the weekend. Enjoy this new Pineapple and Apple flavored gummy version!
Weight: 120 g. Price: $2.40
A delicious treat from Japan's confectionery maker Meiji, Dice Caramel has a history stretching back to Japan's Taisho era (1911-1925). Shrinkwrapped package includes five individual dice box with caramels inside. A yummy taste from Japan's past. This the the brand new cool box design!
Weight: 80 g. Price: $1.60
