must-try k-snack matdongsan review crispy peanut snack
this is a matdongsan review. i will introduce the charm of this snack, which combines savory peanuts and sweet syrup coating. for those looking for a korean snack review, i will explain the crispy texture and taste characteristics in detail.
hello. today, i am going to write a matdongsan review, one of my favorite snacks. there are probably very few people who don’t know this snack. it is a snack that can be commonly seen around us and has captivated the taste buds of many people for a long time
i usually buy and eat new snacks out of curiosity, but in the end, i often look for familiar and comfortable tastes. this is because sometimes i miss the subtle charm that i don’t get tired of rather than fancy packaging or stimulating tastes
today, based on my experience of buying and eating it myself, i will talk very honestly and in detail about the taste, scent, and texture
1.first imp
ression, scent, and visual
when you pick up a matdongsan bag while walking around the snack corner at the store, you can feel the heavy weight at your fingertips. the wavy packaging mixed with red and yellow reminds you of a fun party or feast atmosphere.
the characters and phrases drawn on the front of the packaging show the identity of this snack well. just looking at the phrase that it is mixed with peanuts, you can guess what it tastes like.
if you shake it slightly before opening the bag, you can hear the snacks bumping into each other inside. it makes a cheerful rattling sound, not a dull one, which seems to tell you by sound first that the snack is not soggy and is fried crisply.
the moment you open the bag, the first thing you feel is a rich and deep savory smell. it is different from the smell of simply frying flour dough in oil. the scent of sweet syrup slightly boiled down and the savory smell of roasted peanuts come up mixed together.
it is a cozy and familiar scent that you feel when you pass by a mill in the market or when you face freshly made gangjeong. maybe because it is a smell created by mixing the natural scents of ingredients rather than artificial flavoring smells, just smelling it makes my mouth water.
among korean snack flavors, products with such a prominent savory scent are rare, so it feels even more special.
2.actual composition and information
if you pour the snacks onto a plate, bumpy and long-shaped snacks pour out. the surface has a sleek shine, thanks to the sweet coating applied to the outside.
and finely crushed peanut pieces are studded closely on top of that coating. some pieces have a lot of peanuts attached, and some have a little less, but generally, they are mixed evenly.
| Nutrition Facts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrient | Per Serving (30 g) | % Daily Value | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | 55 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 6% | 64 g | 20% |
| Sugars | 7 g | 7% | 23 g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g | 13% | 22 g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | – | 0 g | – |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 10% | 5 g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | Less than 2 mg | 0% | Less than 5 mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3 g | 5% | 9 g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 kcal diet and may vary depending on individual calorie needs.
the color of the snack is golden brown, well-fried. it is a moderate fried color that is neither too burnt nor undercooked, so it stimulates the appetite visually as well.
if you pick it up with your hand, you may feel a slight stickiness. this is because of the starch syrup coating, which is the key to the taste, but it is not unpleasantly sticky, just enough to leave a slight sweetness on your fingertips. as you eat one by one, you brush off the peanut powder on your fingers, and even this process feels like a fun part of eating matdongsan.
| Product Name | Matdongsan |
|---|---|
| Net Weight | 240 g |
| Food Type | Snack (Oil-Processed Product) |
| Ingredients | Wheat flour (wheat, USA), mixed edible oils (corn oil (imported: Russia, Hungary, Serbia, etc.), high oleic sunflower oil (imported: Argentina, Spain, Hungary, etc.)), oleoresin rosemary, tocopherol (mixed type), sugar, syrup, peanuts or processed nut product (peanuts: China), roasted small wheat flour, egg white, D-sorbitol (sweetener), processed milk, yeast, other processed foods, shortening, liquid whole egg, refined salt, acidity regulator, grain processed products, enzymes, acidity regulator (2), freeze-dried lactic acid bacteria (sterilized) |
| Allergen Information | Contains wheat, soybeans, peanuts, eggs, and milk. |
| Expiration Date | Indicated separately on the back of the package. |
| Packaging Material | Polyethylene (inner layer) |
| Manufacturer | Haitai Confectionery & Foods Co., Ltd. |
| Manufacturing Plant | Cheongju Factory, 48 Gongdan-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea (Bokdae-dong) |
| Product Report Number | 19830415001151 |
| Storage Instructions | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity. Keep in a well-ventilated area. |
| Customer Service | Compensation is provided according to Fair Trade Commission guidelines. For returns or exchanges, contact the place of purchase or the manufacturer. Consumer Hotline: 1399 (no area code). |
| Manufacturing Notice | This product is manufactured in a facility that also processes crab, shrimp, pork, peach, tomato, walnut, chicken, beef, squid, shellfish (including oyster and abalone), pine nuts, and sulfurous acid compounds. |
| Additional Information | Nitrogen-flushed packaging is used to maintain product freshness. |
3.texture and taste
now it’s time to taste it in earnest. the part i want to cover most importantly in this matdongsan review is this harmony of texture and taste. i will vividly describe the experience of putting it in your mouth and chewing it.
- Make it crispier! 🎵
Improved with a traditional fermentation process. - Make it healthier! 🙂
Carefully fried in high-quality oil. - Make it more savory! 🥜
Made with carefully selected peanuts.
first is the texture. when you put the snack in your mouth and bite it once, a cheerful “wag-jak” sound rings in your mouth. you feel the hard film formed as the coating on the surface hardens, breaking as it touches your teeth. in the past, some people felt that this snack was very hard, but
the products coming out these days feel like the texture has been improved much more softly. the outside is crispy and hard, but when you start chewing, the air layer inside breaks and is chewed softly.
this change in texture is very positive. even those who remember it being too hard to eat can now enjoy it comfortably. it maintains crispiness but does not spin roughly in the mouth and feels like it melts softly. as you chew, the tissue inside the snack mixes with saliva and the savory dough taste comes out.
the taste has an exquisite balance of sweetness and savory taste. the first taste touching the tip of the tongue is sweet. it is not the sweetness of just sprinkling sugar, but the subtle and deep sweetness that can be felt in sticky starch syrup or jocheong. after this sweetness wraps around the mouth pleasantly, the savory taste of peanuts hits soon after. every time you chew, peanut pieces burst and savory oiliness and flavor mix with sweetness.
if only the sweetness was strong, i would have gotten tired of it quickly, and if there was only a savory taste, it would have been bland. however, matdongsan complements these two tastes. if the sweetness seems excessive, the savory taste holds it, and if the savory taste seems boring, the sweetness pulls the appetite again.
if i explain this ‘harmony of sweet, salty, and savory taste’ to foreign friends looking for a korean snack review, they find it very interesting. after eating, the lingering scent of peanuts remains subtly rather than leaving a stuffy feeling in the mouth. if you eat it with milk or warm coffee, this savory flavor is doubled and you can enjoy it even more deliciously. if you eat it with carbonated drinks, the sweetness feels cooler, and it is perfect as a beer snack.
4.overall review
overall, i think matdongsan is a ‘snack faithful to the basics’. even without sprinkling stimulating seasoning following the trend or putting forward a unique shape, the taste itself is competitive enough. it gives chewing fun to those who like crispy texture, and deep flavor to those who prefer savory taste. the quantity is quite generous, so if you open one bag, it is enough to eat fully alone or share with family and friends.
it is impressive that it keeps the taste of memories i ate when i was young, while developing little by little to suit modern tastes in terms of texture. sometimes i worry about what to choose among so many kinds of snacks, but when i choose matdongsan, there is no failure. there is the comfort given by familiarity, and the sure joy of taste that i check every time i eat.
5.recommended for these people
- people who prefer a crispy chewing texture
- people who like sweet and savory tastes rather than excessively stimulating salty tastes
- people looking for tea food snacks to accompany milk or coffee
- people who enjoy the savory flavor of peanuts
- people who need a generous amount of snacks for the whole family to gather and eat
6.where to purchase the product
matdongsan is a snack with very good accessibility. when you suddenly think of this taste, you can easily get it anywhere around you without worrying about where to buy korean snack.
-domestic offline stores
- gs25
- cu
- 7-eleven
- emart
- lotte mart
- homeplus
-domestic online shopping malls
- coupang
- gmarket
- 11st
- smart store
overseas direct purchase and global shopping malls
for those living abroad who miss korean snack flavors, or foreign friends looking for buy korean snacks online methods, the following sites can be helpful.
- amazon
- rakuten
- shopee
- qoo10
