Iwatsuka Kuromame Warisen Black Soybean Rice Cracker Savory Salt Lemon Mini Pack

Kuromame warisen — literally “black soybean split rice cracker” — is a distinctly Japanese idea: a cracker made richer not despite being broken, but because of it.

By intentionally splitting each cracker, Iwatsuka Seika creates an open, porous surface that draws seasoning deep into every crack and crevice, delivering a depth of flavor that a whole cracker simply cannot match.

This savory salt lemon variety begins with the same carefully crafted black soybean cracker base that has made Iwatsuka’s Kuromame Senbei one of Japan’s most enduring rice cracker classics.

The black soybeans lend a gentle nuttiness and a satisfying, slightly dense bite — warm, roasted, and deeply comforting.

Into that base, a salt tare seasoning is absorbed at the point of the split, carrying with it the clean, bright acidity of Setouchi-grown lemon.

The Seto Inland Sea region is renowned across Japan for producing lemons of exceptional fragrance and balance, and their presence here is unmistakable — a refreshing lift that cuts through the richness of the cracker and keeps every bite feeling light and lively.

The result is a flavor combination that is quietly addictive: savory and bright, rich and clean, with the earthy depth of black soybean beneath and a zesty finish that lingers just long enough to make you reach for another piece.

It is a snack that rewards slowness — best eaten with time to appreciate how the seasoning has worked its way into each irregular fragment.

Newly launched nationwide in March 2026, Kuromame warisen savory salt lemon is available in a standard 110g bag and a convenient 30g snack size — perfect for trying for the first time or tucking into a bag for the road.

About this item
Item Name : Kuromame Warisen Savory Salt Lemon Mini Pack
Brand : Iwatsuka Seika
Item Form : Rice Cracker
Number of Items : 30g (Pack of 1)