A taste test was conducted of Yamazaki Baking's limited-edition "Gourmet Box: Mini Schaus Essen." The October 2026 limited-edition product uses Schaus Essen produced in Ibaraki Prefecture and is described as having a juicy, meaty texture and fluffy dough.
Yamazaki Baking launched "Gourmet Box: Mini Schaus Essen," an Ibaraki-themed regional product, and a taste-test report introduced its appearance and features. The product is said to use Schaus Essen made at a Nippon Ham Group plant in Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture.
The sausage and egg filling are wrapped in fluffy dough. The product is intended to be defrosted and heated in a microwave for 30 seconds. Although the sausage is small, it is said to be juicy, with meat juices spreading across the palate. The egg has a soft, fluffy texture, and one comment said the ketchup flavor was not too pronounced.
The listed nutritional content is 235 kcal, 7.6 g protein, 8.8 g fat, 31.4 g carbohydrates and 1.2 g salt. The ingredients include wheat flour, egg filling, tomato ketchup, Schaus Essen and dairy products, and allergen information is also provided.
The purchase price was ¥158 before tax. Although the article notes that it does not feel inexpensive given its size, the taste quality received positive reviews. The article evaluates the product's regional character and quality from the perspective of a food writer.