Purple Sweet Potato Flavored Snacks かるさつま (#10)

かるさつま Karusatsuma, 紫(むらさき)いも味(あじ) a purple sweet potato flavor, is a captivating product in Glico's lineup. The first thing you notice is its unique 'lightness.' This snack has a delightful and crispy texture, providing a pleasant lightness during consumption.

Particularly noteworthy is the flavor of purple sweet potato. Setting itself apart from the traditional taste of sweet potatoes, it offers a distinctive essence brought by the deep purple color of the potato. This flavor enhances the traditional Japanese confectionery experience while introducing a new approach to enjoying snacks.

It's one of my go-to snacks, but no matter how much I like a product, there's always the chance it could be discontinued and vanish from the shelves. So, I stock up on plenty of that product before it gets discontinued.
紫いも Purple Sweet Potato
紫いも is a variety with a purple color.
While most sweet potatoes typically have a yellowish interior, 紫いも distinguishes itself with a purple inside, hence its name.
Interestingly, this purple hue persists even after cooking.
I initially believed 紫いも were unique to Okinawa Prefecture, but, in reality, they are also cultivated in Kagoshima, Ibaraki, Chiba, Miyazaki, and other prefectures.

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