Hello! I’m slowly, but surely , making a dent in my Japanese candy stash. Yay for getting it under control, nay for split jeggings. I wish I was joking. Today’s post is about some little sweet treats; the Meiji Strawberry Chocolate Apollos .
Meiji Strawberry Chocolate Apollos
These rocket shaped chocolates zoomed into my life via a parcel swap with Nicole . They are made up of a milk chocolate base, topped with a strawberry flavoured white chocolate tip. The box features a small Hello Kitty to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hello Kitty, and also the 45th anniversary of Meiji Apollos.
When I opened these up for the first time, I was surprised that they were not in a separate foil packet of their own. It’s rather strange that the Japanese have trusted the apollos to roam free around their box but I’m not complaining – it means they’re easier for me to get to, and eat!
As I have tried a few chocolate products from Meiji now, including their Chocolate Cream Meltykiss and their Choco Baby Chocolate , I knew I had nothing to be worried about. I was right; Meiji have done it again.
These little chocolates are unbelieveably good. They are so moreish and addictive, I cannot stop eating them. I nearly ate the entire box in a sitting. The milk chocolate is the typical Meiji chocolate; creamy, sweet but not too rich. The strawberry flavoured white chocolate is lovely too. It’s not as sweet as it was in the Meiji Meltykiss Fruity Strawberry Chocolates , but it’s still enjoyable. With these apollos, it’s the milk chocolate’s time to shine, and there is more of a balance between the two flavours.
Yet another product from Meiji that has made it into my affections. I will definitely be buying these again in the future. I will also be buying the DIY candy kit where you can make the apollos. I think it would be so much fun! I won’t be able to get my hands on it now that it is summer in Japan, but I’m going to make a deal with myself that if I can get the stash down to a reasonable size by winter I will treat myself to it, as well as other items!
Dannie x
Hopefully your jeggings splitting didn’t happen in public! I love the flavor combo of chocolate and strawberry, so these sound delish! Whenever I have the opportunity, I can’t wait to try all of the amazing treats you review!
Alice / Alice Grace Beauty
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Hahaha, thankfully not!! I should open up my own candy store in Hull… x
This look so lovely!
They were so goooood :)
These look so yummy! I love trying candy from different countries. It makes me realise we’re missing out on the good stuff here haha!
Our confectionery is so boring in comparison! x