Umaibō
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Umaibō in a variety of flavors | |
| Type | Snack |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Creator | Riska |
 Cookbook: Umaibō  Media: Umaibō | |
Umaibō (うまい棒) or "delicious stick" is a small, puffed, cylindrical corn snack from Japan. It is produced by Riska and sold by Yaokin. It has a suggested retail price of 10 yen, but because profit margin is so slim, its price can change without notice. Its consistency is similar to Cheetos. The mascot is a cat, Umaemon, whose name is a pun on that of a popular animated character, Doraemon.
There are many flavors of Umaibō available, including savory flavors, such as salad, mentaiko, takoyaki and cheese; and sweet flavors, such as cocoa, caramel, and chocolate. Some flavors were discontinued after a brief period, while others became a staple. Some flavors are only sold in specific locations, such as tourist spots.
Flavors
Presently circulating
- Mentai
- Corn Potage
- Natto
- Cheese
- Teriyaki Burger
- Salami
- Vegetable Salad
- Chicken Curry
- Tonkatsu Sauce
- Shrimp and Mayonnaise
- Takoyaki
- Chocolate
- Beef Tongue
- Pizza
Only in specific areas
Discontinued
- Caramel Candy
- Cocoa
- Kabayaki
- Saki-ika
- Choikara Panchi
- Crab Chanko
- Omuraisu
- Gyoza
- Chocolate Peanut
- Crab Dumpling
- Mame-rikan (Bean-American)
- Umeboshi Riceball
- Red Lobster
- American Hot Dog
- Marine Beef
- Curry
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