What is HI-CHEW?
HI-CHEW is a uniquely soft candy with a long-lasting, chewy texture. Combine that with smooth, real fruit flavors and – just like that – you’ve got HI-CHEW. With an assortment of fruity flavors to choose from, we’re confident HI-CHEW is like nothing you’ve ever tasted before!
How was HI-CHEW created?
In the 1950’s, Morinaga was trying to create a new kind of chewing gum for Japan. Back then, it was very impolite to take food out of your mouth. So Morinaga tried to create a more culturally accepted version of chewing gum—one that could be swallowed.
Fortunately, Morinaga already made outstanding caramel with a uniquely chewy, creamy texture. It was unlike anything else in Japan. In 1956, natural strawberry flavor was added to the caramel recipe and Chewlets was born. Then in 1975, after decades of hard work perfecting the recipe, Morinaga re-introduced Chewlets to Japan as the wonderful candy we now know as HI-CHEW.
Since then, HI-CHEW has been produced in over 170 flavors and become the most popular chewy candy in Japan.
Where can I find HI-CHEW?
To find stores that carry HI-CHEW products near you, check out the where to buy section of our website. We suggest contacting the store prior to visiting as we cannot guarantee the availability of the product.
HI-CHEW contains pork gelatin?
HI-CHEW products contain pork gelatin.
What type of glucose syrup is used in HI-CHEW?
Products made in our Taiwan facility contain tapioca glucose syrup whereas products made in our Shanghai and United States facilities contain corn glucose syrup. The location of manufacturing can be found on the back of each product.
Is HI-CHEW gluten-free?
HI-CHEW is gluten-free. For additional questions, please reach out to our customer service team here.
What allergens are contained in HI-CHEW?
HI-CHEW may contain soybean, milk, or yogurt, depending on the flavor and the product. As there are variances between each of our products, please review ingredients and allergens carefully before consuming. For additional questions, please reach out to our customer service team here.
Does HI-CHEW contain nuts?
HI-CHEW does not contain peanuts and are not currently manufactured in peanut facilities. HI-CHEW is also safe for those with tree-nut allergies.
I would like to suggest a new HI-CHEW flavor or product.
We love to hear input and suggestions from our fans! Please send us your flavor or product suggestions to our contact page located at the bottom of the HI-CHEW website. We will be sure to pass your feedback along to the team.
Have a question that is not answered here?
Contact our customer service team by sending us your inquiry on our contact page