CalorieMate (カロリーメイト ''karorīmeito'') is a brand of

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foods produced by

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, in

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. It was first released in 1983 debuting with a cheese flavored block. CalorieMate comes in several forms, including Block, Jelly, and Can. ''CalorieMate Block'' (カロリーメイト　ブロック ''karorīmeito burokku'') resembles a bar-shaped

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(somewhat like a

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), sold in packs of either two or four. ''CalorieMate Jelly'' (カロリーメイト　ゼリー ''karorīmeito zerī'') is a

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sold in a pouch with a spout. ''CalorieMate Can'' (カロリーメイト　缶 ''karorīmeito kan'') is a canned drink.

Flavors

Block

* Cheese (Black Label) (1983) * Fruit (Green Label) (1984) * Chocolate (Red Label) (1993) * Maple (Pink Label) (2009) * Vanilla (Light Blue Label) (2022)

Jelly

* Apple (Pink Label) * Fruity Milk (Blue Label) * Lime & Grapefruit (Green Label) * 100kcal (Black Label)

Can

* Corn Soup * Café au lait (Red Label) * Coffee * Cocoa * Fruit Mix (Green Label) * Yogurt (Blue Label)

Former Flavors

Block

* Vegetable (2000-2007) * Potato (2007-2014) * Plain (White Label) (2014-2022)

In popular culture

During the early 2000s, CalorieMate released a series of TV commercials starring

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character from '' 24''. CalorieMate is referenced and featured in '' Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater''. CalorieMate is eaten by Hirotaka Nifuji in the anime adaptation of '' Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku'', as well as by bassist Umiri Yahata in '' BanG Dream! Ave Mujica''.

References

External links

Official CalorieMate website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Caloriemate Dietary supplements Energy food products Otsuka Pharmaceutical Products introduced in 1983

Flavors

Block

Jelly

Can

Former Flavors

Block

In popular culture

See also

References

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