On November 16th, Japanese confectionery maker "Lagunoo Sasaki" (Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture) sold "KitKat Patissier Apple Stick Flavor" developed in collaboration with Nestle Japan (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture).

As for the chocolate confectionery "KitKat," there are more than 40 types of "local KitKat" nationwide, including "Yubari Melon," "Yamagata Cherry," and "Shinshu Apple." The aim was to create a product that conveys the charm of Aomori not only to tourists but also to residents of Aomori Prefecture.

"Ragueneau Sasaki" is a Japanese confectionery maker founded in 1884 (Meiji 17), and there are many signboard products such as "Apples of Interest" and "Life" that are treated as souvenirs of Aomori Prefecture. "Pastry chef apple stick" started selling in 2004 (Heisei 16). In 2013 (Heisei 25), he was selected as a gold medal at the National Confectionery Expo. The product name comes from the fact that the company name "Lagunoo" was the name of a confectioner.

"Pastry chef's apple stick taste" is a quasi-chocolate confectionery that reproduces the taste of apple pie-flavored "patissier's apple stick" with KitKat. It took a year to develop, and it took time to design two types of individual packaging and packaging.

The person in charge of Lagunoo said, "I am very happy to be able to participate in a new local KitKat. I had you taste it once as a" snack at home "at Corona, as a sweet of" Aomori unique ", and everyone smiles even a little. I hope you will become. "

The price is 864 yen for 9 pieces. In addition to being sold at souvenir shops in Aomori Prefecture and directly managed by "Ragueneau Sasaki", it is also available on the "Ragueneau Sasaki" mail order site.