Calbee's 'miino Broad Bean Black Pepper Flavor' – The Deliciousness of Broad Beans Enhanced by Black Pepper Aroma
Calbee Inc. will release 'miino Broad Bean Black Pepper Flavor,' a new addition to its 'miino' series, which offers the deliciousness of whole beans anytime, anywhere. This limited-time product, featuring broad beans enhanced with the aroma of black pepper, will be available starting May 11, 2026, exclusively at convenience stores nationwide, and from May 25, 2026, at other stores.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 30, 2026 at 23:00
- 🔍 Collected: April 30, 2026 at 14:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 30, 2026 at 14:52 (20 min after Collected)
Calbee Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO: Makoto Ehara) will launch 'miino Broad Bean Black Pepper Flavor,' a new product in the "miino" series, which allows consumers to enjoy the deliciousness of whole beans anytime, anywhere. This product, featuring broad beans enhanced by the aroma of black pepper, will be available for a limited time starting May 11, 2026 (Monday), exclusively at convenience stores nationwide, and from May 25, 2026 (Monday), at other stores nationwide.
[Background of Release]
Beans are gaining attention as an ingredient that contains various nutrients in a balanced way, including protein and dietary fiber. Therefore, the market for bean-derived snacks continues to grow. Calbee offers the "miino" series as a product that allows consumers to easily and deliciously consume beans, enjoying the inherent taste of beans anytime, anywhere.
'miino Broad Bean Black Pepper Flavor' is a product that enhances the deliciousness of whole deep-fried broad beans with the aroma of black pepper. It received favorable reviews in a test sale conducted last year, leading to its nationwide limited-time release. This body-friendly product is Locabo certified* and can be enjoyed as a snack or as a side dish with drinks.
*"Locabo" is a registered trademark of the Association for Health and Food Science. Its basic concept is to promote a healthy lifestyle by managing carbohydrate intake to suppress blood sugar spikes, implying an appropriate amount of carbohydrates. It recommends enjoyable and moderate carbohydrate restriction rather than extreme carbohydrate elimination.
[Product Features]
● You can enjoy the black pepper flavor that spreads with the first bite and the natural taste of broad beans that lingers in the aftertaste. While having a robust seasoning, it brings out the inherent deliciousness of the ingredients, creating a taste that you won't tire of until the end.
● The packaging features a black-based design, expressing a different world view from the conventional "Salt Flavor." It is a distinctive design that immediately conveys that it is a black pepper flavor.
[Product Overview]
Product Name: miino Broad Bean Black Pepper Flavor
Content/Price: 25g/Open price (estimated price around 180 yen including tax)
Release Date/Sales Area: May 11, 2026 (Monday)/National convenience stores; May 25, 2026 (Monday)/Stores other than national convenience stores.
*Actual release dates may vary slightly depending on the retailer.
*Some stores may not carry the product, or it may be sold out.
Product Information etc.: "miino" Official Website https://www.calbee.co.jp/miino/; "miino" Development Story https://note.calbee.jp/n/n77913afcc0c6
[Background of Release]
Beans are gaining attention as an ingredient that contains various nutrients in a balanced way, including protein and dietary fiber. Therefore, the market for bean-derived snacks continues to grow. Calbee offers the "miino" series as a product that allows consumers to easily and deliciously consume beans, enjoying the inherent taste of beans anytime, anywhere.
'miino Broad Bean Black Pepper Flavor' is a product that enhances the deliciousness of whole deep-fried broad beans with the aroma of black pepper. It received favorable reviews in a test sale conducted last year, leading to its nationwide limited-time release. This body-friendly product is Locabo certified* and can be enjoyed as a snack or as a side dish with drinks.
*"Locabo" is a registered trademark of the Association for Health and Food Science. Its basic concept is to promote a healthy lifestyle by managing carbohydrate intake to suppress blood sugar spikes, implying an appropriate amount of carbohydrates. It recommends enjoyable and moderate carbohydrate restriction rather than extreme carbohydrate elimination.
[Product Features]
● You can enjoy the black pepper flavor that spreads with the first bite and the natural taste of broad beans that lingers in the aftertaste. While having a robust seasoning, it brings out the inherent deliciousness of the ingredients, creating a taste that you won't tire of until the end.
● The packaging features a black-based design, expressing a different world view from the conventional "Salt Flavor." It is a distinctive design that immediately conveys that it is a black pepper flavor.
[Product Overview]
Product Name: miino Broad Bean Black Pepper Flavor
Content/Price: 25g/Open price (estimated price around 180 yen including tax)
Release Date/Sales Area: May 11, 2026 (Monday)/National convenience stores; May 25, 2026 (Monday)/Stores other than national convenience stores.
*Actual release dates may vary slightly depending on the retailer.
*Some stores may not carry the product, or it may be sold out.
Product Information etc.: "miino" Official Website https://www.calbee.co.jp/miino/; "miino" Development Story https://note.calbee.jp/n/n77913afcc0c6