Your Guide to Calbee Potato Chips
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Get to know Calbee
The company was established in 1949 and was renamed to Calbee in 1955, a combination of the words "calcium" and "vitamin B1," two nutrients people were lacking in post-war Japan. Both components can be found in Calbee products, starting with its hit product series Kappa-arare, developed in 1955, with the Kappa Ebisen in 1964 being one of the most popular, along with potato chips developed in 1975.
Calbee, which boasts outstanding recognition in Japan, focuses strongly on ingredients and a philosophy of manufacturing products that take care of the blessings of nature. For example, they use ingredients like vegetables that have been carefully grown in collaboration with producers.
Calbee Potato Chips: Lightly Salted (Usushio) Flavor
The natural potato flavor and perfectly balanced saltiness make these potato chips a fan favorite. In addition to the regular size, you can also find small bags for kids and large family-sized ones for sharing.
Calbee Potato Chips: Consommé Punch Flavor
The ConsommĂ© Punch flavor is popular for its firm seasoning. Meat and vegetables are carefully stewed to create a concentrated flavor. Itâs one of the best consommĂ©-flavored potato chips in Japan.
Calbee Potato Chips: Shiawase (Fortune) Butter Flavor
Re-released in 2017, Shiawase Butter's popularity has skyrocketed, with many repeat customers. These potato chips are made with four ingredients: butter, honey, parsley, and mascarpone cheese. The crunchy texture remains the same, but the sweetness and rich buttery flavor that spreads out will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.
Calbee Potato Chips: Hokkaido Butter Soy Sauce Flavor
The Hokkaido Butter Soy Sauce Flavor is a regionally exclusive treat, packaged in a distinctive yellow design reminiscent of butter. The rich taste of Hokkaido butter is the key to its flavor. It perfectly balances the savory notes of soy sauce with the creamy richness of butter. You can find this product in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Niigata, and Nagano prefectures.
Calbee Potato Chips: Nori-Shio Punch Flavor
Nori-Shio Punch is a limited edition snack that enhances the classic nori-shio (seaweed and salt) flavor with a bold twist. Made with Ariake nori and a kick of togarashi (chilies,) it delivers a punchy, zesty flavor that makes for a satisfying snack. The rich aroma and taste of nori are especially appealing. You can find these potato chips in the Tohoku and Kanto regions, as well as Niigata, Nagano, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka prefectures.
Calbee Potato Chips: White Soy Sauce Flavor
These potato chips are a regional specialty available in Gifu, Aichi, Mie, and Shizuoka prefectures, made with white soy sauce brewed in Aichi Prefecture. Infused with the mellow aroma and flavor of dried bonito flakes and kelp, it offers a rich yet refreshing taste.
Calbee Potato Chips: Kansai Dashi Soy Sauce Flavor
The Kansai Dashi Soy Sauce version is a limited-edition potato chip that highlights the essence of Japanese flavors. As soon as you open the bag, the rich aroma of bonito broth fills the air. The deep umami of bonito and kelp creates an exquisite taste. You can find this product in six prefectures across the Kinki RegionâNara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, and Shigaâas well as in Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui prefectures in the Chubu Region.
Calbee Kataage Potato: Black Pepper Flavor
Thick-cut potatoes are slowly fried to perfection, giving these chips a satisfyingly crunchy texture. The more you chew, the more the rich flavor of the potato comes through. Infused with the bold spiciness and rich aroma of black pepper, they deliver a full burst of pungent flavor in every bite.
Calbee Jagahokkori Potato Chips: Kyushu Soy Sauce Flavor
The Kyushu Soy Sauce edition is a local specialty made with thick-cut domestic potatoes, featuring an irresistible sweet soy sauce flavor. It's one of the most popular products in the Kyushu Region. The addition of chicken broth enhances the richness, creating a mildly savory yet sweet flavor that's distinct from other potato chips. You can find it in stores across the Kyushu, Shikoku, and Chugoku regions.
Calbee Jagahokkori Potato Chips: Bonito Dashi Flavor
This potato snack offers a unique taste that can only be enjoyed in Kyushu. Made from thick-cut domestic potatoes, it is seasoned with bonito flake powder made from bonito flakes produced in Makurazaki City in Kagoshima Prefecture. It has a familiar and slightly sweet flavor.
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Calbee potato chips are one of Japan's most beloved snacks. But did you know they offer a wide variety of products? From the popular standard flavors to regional limited editions, you'll want to try them all. For souvenirs, we recommend the small bag size, while the regular size is perfect for enjoying at home. Go ahead, and buy all your favorites tax-free on WAmazing Shop.
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