Peanuts senbei by Satsukigase
CRISPY WHOLE PEANUTS AND MILD SWEET SENBEI.
Japanese sweets are known for their mild sweetness. If you are expecting a chunk of sugar, they should be a disappointment. On the other hand, if you are seeking healthy sweet, Japan is one of the best place to be.
Senbei made by Satsukigase use selected peanuts, flour, sugar and margarine, making it mildly sweet. If you are near Fukui area, try visiting Satsukigase.
Surprisingly, these 3 sweets are MONDE SELECTION winners. All three mustn't be missed out.
Satsukigase senbei.
Price:
4 for ¥432
8 for ¥864
16 for ¥1,728
21 for ¥2,160
32 for ¥3,240
a noeud.
Price: ¥1,296
8 in a box. A word "a noeud" is a French word meaning "knot". Cookie is put between pie dough and baked. Smell of rum and crispy texture are its main feature.
Mayshallows.
Price:
6 for ¥432
20 for ¥1,296
Peanuts, coconuts, almond, walnuts and cashew nuts are used. Light and crispy texture harmonize with nuts.
Where to buy: "Satsukigase"
There are tons of choices. You should find these sweets in many gift shops in Fukui area and some gift shops throughout Japan. But gift shops frequently change products that they sale, so it's not 100% guaranteed.
To see their shop list with google translate.
Going to their retail stores would be solid.
Funayose store.
Address: 9-1, Funayose, Maruokacho, Sakai city, Fukui
Open hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Closed on: Wednesday
Harue store.
Address: 40, Fujiwashiduka, Haruecho, Sakai city, Fukui
Open hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Closed on: Monday
If you buy their products, there will be free tea or coffee service at their eat-in area. Buy a small pack first and try it yourself. If you like'em, buy a bigger pack.
Satsukigase official site.
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