{"product_id":"fried-sweet-potato-4-4oz","title":"Sakakin Imo Karinto (4.4oz) – Japanese Candied Sweet Potato Sticks","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere’s a reason imo karinto has been a favorite in Japanese homes for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSakakin Imo Karinto keeps it beautifully simple. Thin sticks of Kyushu-grown sweet potato are fried in rice oil until golden, then finished with \u003cem\u003eshima sato\u003c\/em\u003e, an island sugar made from sugarcane grown in Okinawa and Kagoshima. Every bite is crunchy and gently sweet, with the warm, roasted flavor of real sweet potato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJust three ingredients, all grown in Japan. Nothing else needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with only three ingredients: sweet potato, sugar, and rice oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatsuma-imo sweet potatoes harvested by contract farmers in Kyushu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetened with \u003cem\u003eshima sato\u003c\/em\u003e, island sugar carefully kettle-boiled by craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFried in rice oil made from Japanese rice bran, a traditional choice for karinto and other fried Japanese sweets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade exclusively with Japanese-grown ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatisfying crunch with a mild, natural sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with green tea, hojicha, or coffee for an afternoon break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnack straight from the bag on busy days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrumble over vanilla ice cream or yogurt for extra crunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to a Japanese snack gift basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare on a snack board for guests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eThe Story Behind the Brand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSakakin Seika has been making Japanese snacks since 1934, when the company was founded in Nagoya. For decades it has focused on simple, comforting treats that let natural ingredients like corn, rice, and sweet potato shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eImo karinto is one of the company’s proudest creations. Its sweet potato karinto earned the Prime Minister’s Award at Japan’s National Confectionery Exposition. Sakakin later reimagined the recipe using only Japanese-grown ingredients, and the result quickly became one of its most popular snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Middletown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68073993076930,"sku":"4901668008529","price":3.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/8077\/7154\/files\/SakakinImoKarinto-1.png?v=1792878117","url":"https:\/\/www.newmiddletown.com\/products\/fried-sweet-potato-4-4oz","provider":"New Middletown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}