Morinaga Hi-Soft vs. Salted vs. Yogurt Caramel Flavors

Morinaga Seika (森永製菓) is a Japanese confectionery company founded in 1899 whose logo is an angel symbol called Angel Mark.

In Japan, the maker has many long-selling products, and their best-known products include Hi-Chew and caramel candy.

Morinaga Caramel Candy Flavors

Morinaga Caramel Candy Flavors

This time, I picked up these four flavors of Morinaga Caramel Candy because I wanted to compare them.

They are regular Milk Caramel, Hi-Soft, Shio (塩: Salt)/Salted Caramel, and Yogurt Caramel, and here, let’s check each.

Morinaga Milk Caramel (森永ミルクキャラメル)

Morinaga Milk Caramel

First, Morinaga Milk Caramel is a signature product of Morinaga and one of Japan’s most loved soft candies.

It has been on sale since the company’s foundation in 1899. The caramel cube is packed with flavor and tastes just great.

Ingredients/Nutrition Facts

Morinaga Milk Caramel Ingredients Nutrition Facts Label

Ingredients
Starch syrup, Sweetened condensed milk, Sugar, Sweetened defatted condensed milk, Vegetable oil/fat, Wheat protein, Butter, Malt extract, Kuromitsu (brown syrup), Salt, Sorbitol, Soy emulsifier, Flavoring
Nutritional Values
Nutritional Values per Piece (4.9 Grams)
Calories 21 kcal
Protein 0.19 g
Fat 0.51 g
Carbohydrates 3.8 g
Sodium 5.2 mg
Calcium 5.1 mg
Iron 0.044 mg
Vitamin A 18 ㎍
Vitamin B1 0.0098 mg
Vitamin B2 0.010 mg
Niacin 0.20 mg
Vitamin D 0.37 ㎍

Morinaga Hi-Soft (森永ハイソフト)

Morinaga Hi-Soft

Morinaga Hi-Soft, introduced in 1969, is also one of the caramel treats representing Morinaga.

The sweet block contains cheese cream and is more milky and mild than Milk Caramel.

Ingredients/Nutrition Facts

Morinaga Hi-Soft Ingredients Nutrition Facts Label

Ingredients
Starch syrup, Sweetened condensed milk, Sugar, Sweetened defatted condensed milk, Vegetable oil/fat, Cream cheese, Reduced starch syrup, Wheat protein, Kuromitsu, Malt extract, Salt, Sorbitol, Flavoring, Soy emulsifier
Nutritional Values
Nutritional Values per Piece (6.0 Grams)
Calories 25 kcal
Protein 0.23 g
Fat 0.62 g
Carbohydrates 4.6 g
Sodium 5.3 mg

Moringa Salted Caramel (森永塩キャラメル)

Morinaga Shio Caramel

Morinaga Salted Caramel is a relatively new yet popular caramel treat.

Its slight salty taste accentuates the sweetness and enriches the flavor. The salt used in the candy is from the Lorraine region in France.

Ingredients/Nutrition Facts

Morinaga Salted Caramel Ingredients Nutrition Facts Label

Ingredients
Starch syrup, Modified condensed milk (Raw milk, Sugar, Vegetable oil/fat), Sugar, Vegetable oil/fat, Cream cheese, Skim milk powder, Reduced starch syrup, Wheat protein hydrolyzate, Butter, Salt, Malt extract, Dextrin, Sorbitol, Flavoring, Soy emulsifier
Nutritional Values
Nutritional Values per Piece (6.0 Grams)
Calories 25 kcal
Protein 0.23 g
Fat 0.64 g
Carbohydrates 4.6 g
Salt equivalents 0.06 g

Morinaga Yogurt Caramel (森永ヨーグルトキャラメル)

Morinaga Yogurt Caramel

As with Shio Caramel, Morinaga Yogurt Caramel debuted in recent years but now has gained popularity for its addicting taste.

This cube is more like a yogurt candy than a caramel treat.

Ingredients/Nutrition Facts

Morinaga Yogurt Caramel Ingredients Nutrition Facts Label

Ingredients
Starch syrup, Sweetened condensed milk, Sugar, Sweetened defatted condensed milk, Vegetable oil/fat, Wheat protein hydrolyzate, Butter, Condensed yogurt, Salt, Sorbitol, Acidifier, Flavoring, Soy emulsifier
Nutritional Values
Nutritional Values per Piece (4.9 Grams)
Calories 20 kcal
Protein 0.19 g
Fat 0.38 g
Carbohydrates 3.9 g
– Sugars 2.8 g
Salt equivalents 0.012 g

(Reference Page: Morinaga.co.jp )

Tomo

Hi, I'm Tomo, a Japanese blogger living in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. For the purpose of enriching your life, I would like to introduce things about Japan on this blog, especially unique Japanese products, cooking recipes, cultures, and facts and trivia.

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