I tried the "Peeled Edamame Garlic" snack from FamilyMart. It has a slightly spicy and salty taste that lingers in the mouth, making it hard to stop eating. It has 122 kcal, 9.9g (0.32oz) protein, 6.5g (0.18oz) fat, 3.8g (0.28oz) sugar, 4.2g (0.07oz) dietary fiber, 2.2g (0.07oz) salt equivalent, and is priced at 168 yen (tax included).

Peeled Edamame Garlic

Boiled peeled edamame seasoned with peperoncino sauce and garlic powder. Once heated in the microwave and placed on a plate, it is recommended to eat them with a spoon.


When you scoop up a handful and bring it to your mouth, you can feel the crunchy texture typical of edamame as well as the salty taste. The dish is sprinkled with bright red chili peppers, but the spiciness is not as strong as one might expect, and they complement the light flavor of the beans nicely. The smell of garlic is also kept to a minimum to enhance the flavor.


Still, the overall flavor is strong, and it is a taste that makes me miss a well-cooled beer very much. It is perfect for gulping down and enjoying the spicy flavor of the beans as you chew them. Incidentally, it is not bad as a tea snack with a cup of cold barley tea or oolong tea.