What is Kaki No Tane?
Kaki No Tane is a rice cracker originating in Japan with a soy sauce flavor and chili pepper spiciness. It is called Kai No Tane because it resembles the seed of the persimmon tree in color and shape.
Kameda Seika(亀田製菓) is the top manufacturer of Kaki No Tane in Japan.
What is the difference between Kaki No Tane and Kakipi?
Kakinotane refers to only rice crackers. A combination of kakinotane and peanuts is called “kakipi.”
Kakipi is popular in Japan as a standard snack with beer.
10 types of Kaki No Tane
Standard flavors
There are various types of kakinotane, but the standard flavor is the most popular.
Wasabi
The spiciness of the wasabi makes you addicted.
Ume Shiso
The scent of plum is perfect for snacks.
Chocolate
The combination of the sweetness of the chocolate and the spiciness of the Kakinotane is irresistible.
Each manufacturer has different chocolate flavors, so it can be hard to decide which one to choose.
Regional Flavors in Japan
Matsuo Lamb meat-Hokkaido
Garlic-Tohoku region
White shrimp – Hokuriku region
Sakura Shrimp – Shizuoka
Shima Chili – Okinawa
Shima chili peppers from Okinawa Prefecture.
Tonkotsu – Kyushu
Unique umami! It is Kakinotane with “Tonkotsu Ramen” flavor.
