Comments on: Japanese Candy Review: Hi-Chew American Cherry, Melon, Lemon

By: April

April — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:52:47 +0000

I love love love the HI-CHEW candy. In WA state most 7-11′s seem to have them, along with a number of other convenience stores. My favorite flavor, of course, is the Mango flavor, which does seem to taste very much like a Mango though I did buy the multi flavor bag once in a Portland, Oregon 7-11 to share with my Nieces, who also approve of the Japanese fruit flavored candy. I wish there was an American equivalent but most fruit flavored candies/fruit chews here in the states are less soft, and less fruity flavorful.
I just wish they were more prolific in stores, a little less costly, and that they came in larger amounts.

By: Temperance

Temperance — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:17:26 +0000

I take back part of my comment. I’ve always thought of that CHinese phrase as the term for Honeydew, but it turns out that’s the phrase used to refer to Canteloupe- so the Chinese description means Canteloupe.

By: Temperance

Temperance — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:59:55 +0000

I LOVE the melon flavor. I think it tastes like cantaloupe myself- although weirdly, I just looked on the packaging for my pack of melon HiChews and I realized that the Chinese description of the flavor says Honeydew. Hmmm…maybe I was too focused on it being cantaloupe. I wonder why they used the cantaloupe picture anf color theme. I like Asian cantaloupe/melon candies because the flavor is so fragrant. I would recommend the Extra cantaloupe chewing gum- they come in chiclet shapes in Asia.

Regarding Hi Chew, I have had a lot of flavors including strawberry, grape, apple, melon, orange, lemon, cola, soda (which I equate to ramune- the asian soda with the marble in the neck of the bottle, not cream soda), golden kiwi,lychee, the yogurt flavors-peach+strawberry…..

I always look for new flavors whenever I find myself in Taiwan visiting relatives as asian markets in the US only seem to stock basic flavors most of the time and they are very cheap in Taiwan (although the Taiwan packages are a bit smaller than the Japanese ones) I can get a pack of HiChew for 12 yuan (just over 30 American cents). Back in the day they were only 10 yuan.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:33:53 +0000

It was vastly unlike Bing cherries.

I lately found the grape flavor. Highly recommended.

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:37:04 +0000

I know I’m kind of late to the party with this, but American Cherry is the Japanese name for Bing cherries.

I guess knowing that won’t do anything to improve the flavor, but at least that explains what’s so American about it (somewhat).

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:45:31 +0000

I’ve read other people comparing these to Starburst but I think they are softer. Although honestly I haven’t had Starburst in a very long time.

I found a flavor that’s even better than mango in a Chinese market – dragon fruit. It’s sort of like passionfruit but better. I found it when I was travelling, so I can’t go back and get more, and now I want to CRY.

By: cowsandlemonade

cowsandlemonade — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:40:07 +0000

Is this similar to Starburst type texture? I have seen the mango one but did not know if my teeth enamel would be able to handle them. I love reading all of your reviews!!

By: Arik

Arik — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:01:22 +0000

Regarding American Cherry, I believe the distinction was made to differentiate between cherry blossom flavor, popular in Japan, and the actual fruit (and flavors derived) more common here in the US.

By: Chris in NM

Chris in NM — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:25:45 +0000

I also like the lemon and will have to try the mango. If you get a chance and like cream soda, try the white soda flavor. A friend recently brrought me a pack from Japan and it was one of the best flavors I have ever tried.