Discovering a Shrimp Snack Similar to the Famous One in the Philippines and Korea
Shrimp Crackers
Korea, Republic ofSeoul
- Food Travel Log
- Just like in the Philippines, I found a snack in Korea resembling a famous Japanese one. Released in 1971, Saewoo Kkang looked like it could be a copycat. The texture was similar, but it was much less salty. Not ideal with alcohol, but light and crunchy. It's impressive to create products that inspire copies worldwide. I can at least imitate eating happily!
- Taste Rating
- Price
- ? Won
- Meal Date
- 11/26/2023
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Saeukkang (새우깡) is a highly popular snack in South Korea, launched by Nongshim in 1971. It's often compared to the Japanese snack Kappa Ebisen due to its similar appearance and concept, but it is cherished as an original within South Korea. Interestingly, Saeukkang is also known as a favorite snack among Korean military soldiers, and its light salty flavor complements the delicate seasoning of Korean cuisine. By the way, in both Japan and South Korea, it is not uncommon for companies to take inspiration from products of other companies, and Saeukkang has developed a unique flavor tailored for the Korean market.\n\nNow, to you who enjoy observing the "copycat battles," product development isn't an easy task, but at the very least, it seems like no one can match your talent for "enjoying snacks"!
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