Kanro, a major Japanese confectionery manufacturer, has announced a new addition to its popular hard gummy “Candemina” series, known for its unique textures: the “Candemina Gummy Jarishari Refreshing Cola Flavor.” Starting Tuesday, December 16, 2025, it will be available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores all over Japan. This is the second installment in the “Jarishari” series, which has garnered significant attention for its distinctive texture that defies conventional gummy standards.
The Secret Behind the ‘Jarishari’ Texture and the Refreshing Cola Flavor
The most defining feature of this product is its extremely coarse “Jarishari Powder,” the largest size in the history of the Candemina brand. This powder thickly coats the gummy, creating an unprecedented crunchy and gritty texture from the moment it enters your mouth.
The gummy itself is a small “mini wave shape” designed for a satisfyingly hard chew. The combination of this unique shape and the powder creates an addictive chewing experience. The first version, released in August 2025, captivated many with its innovative texture and was highly praised as a snack for when you’re feeling a little hungry.
This second release features the much-loved “refreshing cola flavor.” It’s an invigorating taste perfect for when you need a little refreshment during a break from work or study. In Japanese snack culture, not only flavor but also “shokkan (texture)” is highly valued, and this product is a prime example of that emphasis.
Product Overview
The “Candemina Gummy Jarishari Refreshing Cola Flavor” has a suggested retail price of 151 yen (tax included) and a content weight of 36g. If you see it at a 7-Eleven in Japan, be sure to try this new texture experience. However, please note that some stores may not carry the product.
The Popular ‘Entertainment Gummy’ Series: Candemina
“Candemina” is one of the gummy brands developed by Kanro Co., Ltd., a company with a long history in confectionery manufacturing. Characterized by its unique shapes made with a patented process and its hard texture, it has gained immense support as an “entertainment gummy,” especially among the younger generation and business professionals. Its popularity is such that the brand’s annual sales exceed 3 billion yen, positioning it as the company’s second main brand after the famous “Pure Gummy.”
Its achievements have been highly recognized within the industry, having won an award in the Product & Technology category of the “53rd Food Industry Technology Merit Awards,” hosted by The Food Industry Newspaper Co., Ltd.
More detailed brand information can be found on the official website.
https://kanro.jp/pages/candemina/ (Japanese Link)
Candemina’s Unique Shapes
The appeal of Candemina isn’t just its texture. Another feature is its unprecedented three-dimensional “3D shapes,” such as waves, puzzles, and arrows. These shapes are designed not only for visual fun but also to create different chewing sensations. The “food entertainment” that Candemina offers is the joy of playing with your food, just like you did as a child.
This unique shape and texture are made possible by a patented manufacturing process acquired by Kanro (Patent No. 6137530).
More to Discover! The Candemina Lineup
In Japanese Konbini and supermarkets, you can find various other Candemina series products besides the new one introduced today.
Candemina Gummy Super Best
This is an assortment-type gummy that allows you to enjoy three classic Japanese carbonated drink flavors: ramune, grape soda, and cola. You can fully savor the signature hard, elastic texture of Candemina.
Candemina Gummy W Impact
It features an intense elasticity created by a special “extra-thick double wave shape” and the stimulating flavor of an energy drink. As its name suggests, it’s a hard gummy with an addicting electric shock-like impact.
Candemina Gummy Dream Pack
This is a dream-like assortment pack that brings together the popular flavors from “Super Best” and “W Impact” into one bag. You can enjoy six different flavors and two different textures at once, making it perfect for parties.
Kanro: A Confectionery Maker with Over 100 Years of History
The manufacturer, Kanro Co., Ltd., is a historic company founded in 1912. It has produced numerous hit products, including the “Kanro Ame” which the company is named after, the pioneering “Kenko Nodo Ame” (health throat lozenge), and the “Pure Gummy,” a leader in the gummy market.
The company operates under the purpose “Sweeten the Future: One little candy can make your heart grow bigger,” aiming to enrich people’s lives and contribute to society through its sweets.
https://www.kanro.co.jp/ (Japanese Link)
https://kanro.jp/ (Japanese Link)
When you visit a Konbini in Japan, be sure to take a peek at the snack corner. There, you will find a plethora of unique products that are quintessentially Japanese, filled with a commitment to flavor, texture, and fun, just like the Candemina introduced today. This new “Jarishari” texture gummy is sure to add an exciting page to your snack-hunting adventure in Japan.
Source (Japanese): シリーズ史上最大級の“極粗パウダー”を使った「ジャリシャリ食感」グミ 第2弾 カンロ「カンデミーナグミジャリシャリ 爽快コーラ味」を発売
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