100% Taiwanese Wheat Spring Zao

Karinto Zao - Brown Sugar/Soy Sauce/Plum/Cinnamon Flavors, 150g. **Japanese Karinto Meets Taiwanese Zao: Crispy and Delicious** *Karinto*, a beloved century-old Japanese snack, is primarily made from wheat flour and sugar, crafted into delicious, crispy biscuit sticks. Here, it’s reimagined as a charming, miniature version of the Taiwanese spring *zao*. We’ve merged the characteristics of Japanese *karinto* with Taiwanese spring *zao*, using local wheat, native brown sugar, light-salt soy sauce, and plum juice made from local yellow plums. This results in a unique *karinto zao* where the rich wheat aroma blends harmoniously with fresh ingredients. With natural components and absolutely no chemical additives, their small, adorable size makes them perfect to hold and enjoy, bringing sweetness from your lips to your heart with every light and crispy bite. Welcoming the new year with spring *zao* promises a year of good spirits. https://www.newsmarket.com.tw/shop/files/2024/01/%E8%8A%B1%E6%9E%97%E7%B3%96%E6%98%A5%E6%A3%97-0J2A0848-800.jpg **—Brown Sugar Flavor—** Premium brown sugar coats our crispy local wheat biscuits, brimming with sweet fragrance and a satisfying crunch. Each bite is a journey of sweetness that warms the heart! https://www.newsmarket.com.tw/shop/files/2024/01/%E8%8A%B1%E6%9E%97%E7%B3%96%E6%98%A5%E6%A3%97-0J2A0856-1200-r.jpg#main **—Soy Sauce Flavor—** Brewed with organic black soybeans and soybeans from Taiwan, this〔Organic Light-Salt White Soy Sauce〕 offers a mellow sweetness and rich, full-bodied soybean aroma. Free from chemical additives, coloring, stabilizers, or preservatives. This soy sauce seasons our spring *zao* with a balanced sweetness and saltiness, complementing the abundant wheat fragrance and crisp texture. You won't be able to stop at just one bite! https://www.newsmarket.com.tw/shop/files/2024/12/hualin-candied-0J2A1589.jpg **—Plum Flavor—** Fragrant plum juice is transformed into *karinto zao*, infusing the wheat biscuits with a sweet and tangy plum taste. The texture is slightly more moist, allowing you to fully experience the charm of the plum juice. https://www.newsmarket.com.tw/shop/files/2024/12/hualin-candied-0J2A1615.jpg **—Spicy Kenjon Flavor—** Featuring Kenjon spice powder from Taitung local farmer "Spice Abyss," crafted from locally grown spices. This unique spicy blend combines the pungent heat of chili with the aroma of herbs for an intense and rich flavor. Its mild spiciness makes it incredibly addictive – one after another! Super delicious for those who love spicy and aromatic flavors, you must grab a bag! https://www.newsmarket.com.tw/shop/files/2025/01/hualin-candied-0J2A1849.jpg **—NEW! Cinnamon Flavor—** Incorporating cinnamon powder from Taitung local farmer "Spice Abyss," this flavor adds the warm, spicy notes of cinnamon, creating a simple yet profoundly intriguing dessert taste that’s irresistible, bite after bite! Super delicious for those who love cinnamon, you must get a bag – you’ll absolutely adore it. https://www.newsmarket.com.tw/shop/files/2025/12/chunzao-cinnamon-0J2A5913.jpg **100% Local Unadjusted Wheat Flour, Preserving the Freshest Wheat Aroma** Supporting local agriculture has always been the core spirit of Upstream and Downstream. The wheat flour used in our *karinto zao* is made from 100% locally grown Taiwanese wheat. We use Taiwan’s unique Taichung Variety No. 2 hard red winter wheat, cultivated with environmentally friendly practices, free from pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and herbicides. Compared to imported flour, Taiwanese wheat flour requires no lengthy transportation or storage. It’s not only fresh but also significantly reduces the carbon footprint of our food. Harvested and processed freshly, it has a shorter shelf life but a rich, natural wheat aroma. With 100% no refining agents added, it offers you the most reassuring food choice. https://www.newsmarket.com.tw/shop/files/2021/10/IMG_4098.jpg **Small Batch Freshly Made, Reduced Sugar & Oil Recipe** Through extensive testing and tasting, we discovered that spring *zao* made with Taiwanese wheat has a wonderfully crisp texture and is not oily at all! Not only do we use a low-sugar recipe, but each batch is also made in small quantities. Using a semi-baked and fried method rarely found elsewhere, we use only a single type of oil, changing it daily and never reusing cooking oil. You can be completely assured you’re not consuming any unhealthy oils. An additional baking step ensures less oil content in the *zao* while maintaining its crispness – it’s simply delicious. We use natural fermentation with local wheat, without artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or shortening. This means fewer burdens, making them the perfect companion for holiday snacking and a delightful treat to soothe your soul, bringing a sense of happiness with every bite. https://www.newsmarket.com.tw/shop/files/2024/01/%E8%8A%B1%E6%9E%97%E7%B3%96%E6%98%A5%E6%A3%97-0J2A0871-1200.jpg