Denizens of the Candybowl know that Japanese and Korean candies have tended to dominate the selection. So it's a pleasure to say that the bowl now includes several candies from Italy, of which this is one.
The first thing you'll notice is that this candy is huge. As big as the oafish Hirano candies (like Flower's Kiss). It also has a nice, sculpted exterior, which is at odds with the rough feeling on the tongue.
The initial taste is almost imperceptable. So mild that Candybowl is at a loss for words to describe the flavor. It's as if the candy makers at Cedrinco needed to cut some flavor from the candy shell to make budget.
When you bite, you will see where the food chemists spent their flavor lira. Each morsel is filled with coffee paste -- not a liqueur, not a gummy, but a thick and slightly gritty paste. The coffee flavor is earthy like real espresso. The shell is delicate, leaving little residue.
Don't be put off by the comments about mouth feel -- this candy may be a bit unrefined but it certainly is delicious. Overall, a nice candy, and worth a try while they last.
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