Pine Pineapple Candy

A golden ring of candy with a hole in the middle: one look, and you know it is meant to be a slice of pineapple. In Japan it is called “Pine-Ame,” and it has been one of the country’s favorite hard candies since 1951.

Canned pineapple, in one small candy.

In postwar Japan, canned pineapple was a rare luxury. Pine created this candy so that anyone could enjoy that special taste, anytime.

The first Pine-Ame, made in 1951, was sold in glass jars for one yen a piece, and it had no hole. It only had a pineapple pattern pressed on top.

In 1953, an automatic hole-punching machine was finished, and the ring shape was born.

That hole has been Pine-Ame’s trademark for more than 70 years.

Real pineapple juice gives it a bright, juicy flavor: sweet first, then a little sour.

A touch of skim milk powder rounds out the taste, so the sourness stays soft and pleasant.

Every piece is individually wrapped. Keep a few in your bag or on your desk, or share them with family and friends.

Pine-Ame is so loved that it even has its own day. In Japan, August 8 is “Pine-Ame Day,” because the two 8s make four little rings, just like the candy.

Many people in Japan have fond memories of Pine-Ame from their childhood. Now it is your turn to try this golden classic of Japanese candy.

About this item
Item Name : Pineapple Candy
Brand : Pine
Item Form : Candy
Allergens: Milk
Net Weight : 110g (Pack of 1)