Kitchen miscellaneous goods "side dish picks" and "toothpick caps" that add color to your lunch box are now available from the household goods maker Mana. It is sold at specialty stores, mass retailers, and the official Marna online shop.
Side dish pick
A pick (toothpick) designed with a shape and color that is easy for adults to use. By adding a bump to the tip and making the cross section square, you can firmly catch the stabbed side dish. Even if you lift it, the side dishes will not turn, so you can eat it smoothly. There are two types of pick lengths, the longer one is 2 meatballs and the shorter one is 1 quail egg. You can also heat it in the microwave while sticking it as a side dish.
There are two types of designs, "Tori" and "Hana", and a set of eight colors, each with four colors. The price (tax included, same below) is 528 yen. Made of polypropylene. The size is about 17 x 43 x 6 mm for the "Tori" design and about 17 x 60 x 7 mm for the "Hana" design.
Toothpick cap
A silicone cap that can be attached to the head of a toothpick. Not only does it add color to your lunch box, but it also has a handle on the toothpick, making it easier to pick up. The hole in the cap is shaped so that toothpicks are easy to attach and difficult to remove. It is compatible with microwave ovens and can be heated with the cap on.
It is a set of 4 with one design each of "Tori", "Hana", "Mame", and "Mari", and the price is 528 yen. Made of silicone rubber. The size of "Tori" is about 18 x 17 x 10 mm, "Hana" is about 18 x 18 x 9 mm, "Mame" is about 12 x 23 mm in diameter, and "Mari" is about 16 x 16 mm in diameter.