Addictive for sweet and salty flavor fans

Sweet Potato Caramel Chips

Brand: Calbee

Price: 139 yen

Place of purchase: Aeon Muikamachi

Rating:

If you're a fan of sweet and salty snacks, these sweet potato caramel chips from Calbee are definitely worth trying. My household really enjoyed the combo of the roasted sweet potato sweetness and the caramel flavor, which gives them a taste quite different from your usual potato chips. It's a nice change from the standard savory flavors, and I think they're a perfect addition to the seasonal lineup right now! They're a little unusual, but in a good way, and make for a fun snack when you're after something different. I'd happily pick these up again while they're available.

These won't be for everyone, particularly if you're someone who prefers traditional potato chip flavors. The sweetness is quite noticeable, and the caramel gives them more of a dessert-like quality than a savory snack. I can imagine some people would find that combo a little strange, especially if they're expecting the usual salty chip experience. They're also quite a specific flavor, so I don't think they'd become my everyday snack of choice. Another downside is that they're a limited-time product, as far as I know, so if you really enjoy them, you might not have long to stock up!