Cheese that tastes like scallops or prosciutto? From the bite-sized cheese cube "Bell Cube", a new product "Popular Flavor Select" was released on February 19th.
A product that combines the popular flavors of the bell cube "flavor general election" held at the event "Aperitif in Tokyo 2017" (held in 2017) that introduces French food culture. Three types are selected: "Prosciutto ham flavor", "Sautéed scallop flavor", which first appeared in Japan, and "Herbal chicken flavor". I immediately experienced the taste!
The "sautéed scallop flavor," which was the most popular, is characterized by the flavor of sautéed scallops and the taste of creamy cheese. When you open the package, the scent of the rocky shore spreads faintly. When you put it in your mouth, it has a deep and rich taste like seafood doria. With a melty mouthfeel, you can get a high degree of satisfaction with just one bite.
"Prosciutto ham flavor" is a flavor that is perfect for red wine. It seems to express the deep flavor and rich taste of prosciutto. When you open the package, you will feel a smoky scent. It melts in your mouth while slowly spreading the saltiness and umami that is typical of prosciutto. The strong taste with a strong lingering finish seems to go well with red wine.
The remaining "herb chicken flavor" is characterized by "a refreshing and rich herb chicken flavor that spreads in the mouth." When I opened the package, the scent of herb chicken spread all at once, and I felt that the scent was the strongest of the three. The rich chicken flavor is tightened by the refreshing aroma of herbs, and the taste is lingering. It's supposed to be cheese, but I'm captivated by the mysterious feeling of eating herb chicken.
The content of "Bell Cube Popular Flavor Select" is 125g (4.41oz), and the suggested retail price (excluding tax) is 498 yen. The sale period is scheduled until the end of February 2019. If you see it at the store, why not buy it for snacks and snacks? Bell Cube also offers assorted products such as "Select for Cheese Lovers", "Red Wine Select", and "Beer Select", so it would be fun to eat and compare them together.