Sunday, December 6, 2009

Wacky Snack of the Week: Going To Hell Drops 地獄の激辛ドロップス


Sakuma Drops have been famous since before WW2 and became iconic in the movie "火垂るの墓" (Grave of the fireflies). They have been popular forever and are now enjoying a new boom time in Japan which means strange new drop flavours are increasing.

This one quite literally meaning "Go To Hell", are drops that are "hell spicy", really great for people who like spicy candy! Spicy candy? If there is such a thing!

Each container has 25 candies inside, each a searing round ball of pain that will be sure to bring tears to your eyes and burn your tongue off. I guess it depends on how hot you love your candy!

I certainly won't be trying these unless I have a big glass of milk handy ;)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love the fruity taste one ..i still have the container with the lil girl from "the grave of the fireflies" on it.. which i bought 15 yrs ago! i tried mixing water in it (atleast 10 candies) just like the girl did in the anime ! it was so yummy !!!

Tasty Japan said...

I've actually never had them myself, but I'd love to review them some day. Thanks for your comment :)

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