Meiji Karl Cheese Puffs are a corn-based puffed snack blended with a crispy light texture made with six kinds of cheese to bring out a rich cheesy flavor that melts in your mouth. This Japanese snack food has been popular since its launch in 1968 and is available in two flavors; salted and cheese.
Meiji Cheese Curls, which are sold exclusively in West Japan, also have their own mascot called Karl, which in Japanese is written and sounds the same as curl （カール, Kāru). Originally, inspired by American popcorn, Meiji tried to make the snack with other ingredients such as potatoes, peas, and rice, but they didn’t swell up enough or swelled too much. Eventually the company realised that corn was a perfect match, well-shaped and filling, and the snack was born!
- Contents: 10 bags
- Net weight (per bag): 64g
- Made in Japan
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- FMFlorence M.Verified BuyerReviewingMeiji Karl Cheese Curls Corn Puffs Snack 64gI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3/13/25Second childhood. Memories of my childhood
I lived in Japan for almost 2 years during my elementary years and I used to love eating this snack. Its like Cheetos but with less salt.
- ASAllison S.Verified BuyerReviewingMeiji Karl Cheese Curls Corn Puff Snack (Box of 10 Bags)I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2/28/25Favorite!!
My kids & I can go through these cheese curls w/in 2weeks or less! They don’t last long in my house! I might have to order once a month! Wish they were cheaper!
- CMCarl M.Verified BuyerReviewingMeiji Karl Cheese Curls Corn Puff Snack (Box of 10 Bags)I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2/23/25Childhood snack
I love them. Will definitely order again.
- MWMoria W.Verified BuyerReviewingMeiji Karl Cheese Curls Corn Puff Snack (Box of 10 Bags)I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2/20/25Yummm
So delicious 😋
- JJamesVerified ReviewerReviewingMeiji Karl Cheese Curls Corn Puff Snack (Box of 10 Bags)I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2/17/25Great taste
I’ve been eating this product since I was a boy and I’m 70 years old I’ve enjoyed the taste and that’s why I purchased this product and brand
- CCCait C.Verified BuyerReviewingMeiji Karl Cheese Curls Corn Puff Snack (Box of 10 Bags)I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2/4/25Favorite Cheese Snack
I’m obsessed with these and could go through a whole box in a day if I’m not careful. They’re basically like Cheetos but the flavor is a bit lighter and overall tastes less processed. They used to be a common snack at Asian markets but after the company that produces it started limiting its distribution in Japan, it’s been a lot harder to find it imported overseas. Thankful for Japanese Taste providing a way for foreigner fans get their hands on them again.
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