On June 20, Akanemaru (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture), a manufacturer specializing in red bean paste, released a new product, Melon Soda An (melon soda bean paste), which follows the " Soukai Ramune An" (blue bean paste).

After the blue bean paste, we have the green bean paste.
After the blue bean paste, we have the green bean paste.

Melon Soda An" is the second product in the "Soda An" series, which "perfectly reproduces" the flavor of melon soda while being anko (red bean paste). It is green in color. The citric acid used as an acidulant is said to express the petiteness of melon soda.

It can also be combined with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, and your favorite fruit to create a "melon soda parfait.

Arranged in parfaits! (Image)
Arranged in parfaits! (Image)

The product is available at the company's online store. Prices start at 460 yen (tax included) for 500 grams.