Your Favorite Asian Snack, According to the Chinese Zodiac

Your Favorite Asian Snack, According to the Chinese Zodiac

You might know your Chinese zodiac sign and personality — how about your corresponding snack? Read on to find out.

The Rat: Spicy Crispy Peanuts

The Rat is cunning, resourceful, and thrifty but can be opportunistic and tends to hoard. They'll be sure to take every opportunity to hoard these addictive sizzling spicy peanuts.

Birth years: 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

The Ox: White Rabbit Candy

The strong silent type, the Ox is patient, diligent, and dependable but can be can be stubborn, serious, and anti-social. Wholesome and classic White Rabbit candy will bring a smile to the taciturn Ox's face.

Birth years: 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

The Tiger: Hot Garlic Shrimp Chips

The brave and confident Tiger is a natural-born leader — although they can be competitive and overly frank. Naturally they like a snack that challenges them, like these hot garlic shrimp chips with a spicy kick.

Birth years: 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022

The Rabbit: Hi-Chew Candy

Patient, responsible, and tidy, the Rabbit appreciates the neatness of Hi-Chew, invented by Japanese entrepreneur Taichiro Morinaga as an alternative to gum. Taking food out of one's mouth is a big no-no in Japan — hence, chewy Hi-Chew that you swallow and don't spit out.

Birth years: 1952, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023

The Dragon: Ginger Chews

The charismatic, intelligent, and confident Dragon meets their match with deceptively tame ginger chews. While the soft sweetness charms its way into the taste buds, the spice hits the throat with some spice. Sure to take the sometimes aggressive Dragon down a peg.

Birth years: 1953, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

The Snake: Norimaki Arare Rice Crackers

The Snake is the most mysterious of the zodiac animals. They're wise deep thinkers but tend to ignore others' advice. Then again they're often right! They also enjoy munching on these umami-filled seaweed rice crackers while contemplating the mysteries of life.

Birth years: 1954, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025

The Horse: Super Lemon Candy

Adventurous risk-takers, the Horse is warm, open, and sincere but can also be brusque and testy. These mouth-puckering candies are sure to quench their thirst for danger while taking the edge off that temper.

Birth years: 1955, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026

The Goat: Mochi

While the mild-mannered Goat is full of compassionate and creativity, they can be pessimistic, indecisive, and overly sensitive. Sweet soft mochi are sure to bring them some comfort while satisfying their tastebuds.

Birth years: 1956, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027

The Monkey: Jelly Fruit Bites

The Monkey is the prankster of the group. Witty, curious, and mischievous, they're love the jelly bite challenge. Will the jelly hit or miss? Either way is a barrel of laughs for the Monkey.

Birth years: 1957, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028

The Rooster: Pocky

An extroverted jock, the hardworking Rooster is always the life of the party. But they can be attention seekers — that's why they always have some Pocky on hand to share and invite the love.

Birth years: 1958, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029

The Dog: Kyushu Seaweed Chips

These reliably delicious seaweed chips are the go-to snack for the loyal, honest, and courageous Dog. Both are fun — maybe too fun! While the Dog occasionally needs a reminder that life isn't playtime 24/7, these chips need a regular timeout in the cupboard to avoid temptation.

Birth years: 1959, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030

The Pig: Prepared Squid Snack

The Pig can be gullible at times but is diligent, calm, and generous. They love a super-chewy snack they can really take their time with — like this dried squid.

Birth years: 1960, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031

Hungry now? Check out our snack collection, delicious for any sign of the zodiac.

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