Calbee announced that it will launch a new product, Calbee Potato Chips: Poroshiri, Born for Potato Chips (Cheese Flavor), made with Poroshiri, a potato variety developed for potato chips, on 12 October 2026. The product is described as having a mild mozzarella-like flavor and a creamy taste.
The Calbee Group will launch a new product made exclusively from Poroshiri, a potato variety developed for potato chips. The flavor profile focuses on a clean finish when first eaten and a lingering aftertaste, bringing out the natural flavor of the potato.
The product is called Calbee Potato Chips: Poroshiri, Born for Potato Chips (Cheese Flavor), and the manufacturer is Calbee. It is listed at a reference retail price of ¥190 (tax excluded; tax-inclusive notation unclear) and is treated as an open-price product. Only an approximate distribution price is provided, with no details on the sales regions or quantity.
No specific information is provided on ingredients other than Poroshiri. The cheese flavor is described as using mild mozzarella cheese, with the flavor profile emphasizing creaminess and mouthfeel. The launch date is explicitly stated as 12 October 2026.