"Oreo" and "Ritz" reborn in September 2016. Yamazaki Nabisco, which has been in charge for about 46 years, has moved to Mondelez Japan, and the manufacturing factory has changed from domestic to Mondelez International's own factory (= overseas). Oreo to China, Ritz to Indonesia. Some people may have compared the old and new products, thinking that the taste will change considerably.
The other day, in Taiwan, where I was traveling, I got the Taiwanese version of Oreo and Ritz, which are manufactured by Mondelez as well as the new Oreo & Ritz. How does it compare to "for Japan" Oreo & Ritz? I compared it with the Japanese version and the Yamazaki version before the renewal!
◆ In the case of Oreo
In the case of Oreo, it seems that the Japanese ones are made in the Chinese factory and the Taiwanese ones are made in the Indonesian factory (a little sick ...).
Taiwan's Oreo has a different pack shape, but it's a little smaller. Despite this, when I ate it, I was as satisfied as the Japanese version. After all it is sweet! It is.
The biscuits are a little harder than the Japanese version, and the cream is sweeter. On the other hand, the Japanese version has a light feeling. The biscuits also feel light.
Here, when I try the old Oreo-Yamazaki version ... It's completely different from the two from overseas !! First, the biscuits are so light that they crumble, and the cream is light. There is also a contrast between saltiness and sweetness, and the impression was that the two were completely different from the two with noticeable sweetness.
Perhaps because I'm used to eating it, I felt that the Yamazaki version of Oreo was delicious. Thanks to the salty sweetness, I can't stop ...!
However, the impression changes with “oreo with milk”. The way to eat "TWIST, LICK, DUNK" that appears in packages and commercials. When I try this STEP3 "Dip in milk", the Japanese Mondelez version is very "just right". Probably because it is not as sweet as the Taiwanese version, it does not fight with the flavor of milk.
I like the Yamazaki version if I eat it as it is, and the Japanese Mondelez version if I put it in milk. It's quite different, isn't it?
Even so, there were various oreos in Taiwanese supermarkets. Increased cream, low-sweetness cream, and even Oreo cakes. You can see how Oreo is loved in the world.
◆ In the case of Ritz
In the case of Ritz, the Taiwanese version is also made by Mondelez's Indonesian factory, which is the same as the Japanese version.It looks so similar that you wouldn't know it without being told.
And the taste is quite similar, but is the Japanese version a little crispy and rich? It's a little rich impression.
When I compared it with the Yamazaki version, it looked and tasted completely different. The Yamazaki version has a "darker" taste, and both Mondelez versions are refreshing. If you keep eating, you may not get tired of the latter.
A cracker called "Luvin" was released by Yamazaki Biscuits, which was revised by Yamazaki Nabisco. Many people say that it's similar to Ritz (old), but when I compare it, it's really similar. Rather, are they almost the same? It was so similar. Although the shape is different.
◆ If the place changes, the taste will change
Anyway, I found out that even in the same factory, it seems that they have been properly changed according to the country of shipment. So, the “eating comparison” of Ritz and Oreo in the world may be interesting.The Yamazaki version, which I have been familiar with for many years, is becoming less and less available. While paying homage to Yamazaki Nabisco, I will take good care of what I have now!