Hello everyone! This is Saori from Japanese Snacks Republic!

Today, I’m showing you a slightly rare limited-time Japanese-style flavor of Country Ma'am! When it comes to Japanese-style Country Ma'am flavors, I could only think of Matcha until now, but this one has a spring-like color and a seasoning that feels even more Japanese!

Kinako is a powder made by roasting and grinding soybeans! It is said to have existed during Japan's Nara period (700s), but it apparently became widely popular during the Edo period (1600s). Since it’s made from soybeans, which are rich in protein and often called ”meat from the fields,” it’s incredibly nutritious! It’s characterized by making the soybeans more fragrant and providing a gentle sweetness. In Japan, it has a strong image as a topping for sweets rather than an accent for cooking!

This time, that nutritious kinako is inside the Country Ma'am! The rustic taste and gentle aroma of the kinako are a perfect match, and the outer cookie part contains cherry blossom extract as an accent! While it’s a vivid pink color like cherry blossoms blooming in spring, the inside has a delicious Japanese-style taste! In Japan, it’s a highly acclaimed and much-talked-about new product, with people saying things like ”It feels like spring and it's delicious!” and ”It has a different kind of deliciousness than matcha!” So please, everyone, try this new Country Ma'am and feel the spring!