Mass marketed chocolate isn’t necessarily bad – in fact some of it is downright tasty. However, since it’s easily accessible, we’re far less inclined to put it on a towering pedestal in the same way that we might with costly yet typically higher quality artisan confections that have limited distribution.
Candy Review: Wild Ophelia Peanut Butter and Banana Milk Chocolate Bar
Categories: Candy,Candy Reviews,Chocolate Candy,Gourmet Candy,New CandyCandy Review: Panda Blueberry Licorice
Categories: Candy,Candy Reviews,Licorice Candy,Soft CandyTraditional licorice candy isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but it certainly has an enduring presence whether tucked inside the nightstand of a grandparent or happily gobbled up by boisterous teens in the back of a dark movie theater.
Candy Review: Jelly Belly Jelly Bean Chocolate Dips
Categories: Candy,Candy Reviews,Chocolate Candy,Gourmet Candy,Soft CandyDecade after decade, household brands like Wonder Bread and Velveeta consistently satisfy the comfort food cravings of middle America, but when a sugar craving strikes, most know that one particular product line offers a semi-elitist fix without breaking the bank — Jelly Belly.
Candy Review: Dentyne Pure Gum & Stride Spark Gum
Categories: Candy,Candy Reviews,Gum,New CandyDentyne Pure
Dentyne Pure gum touts that it will “purify your breath†with natural botanical accents. The claim is that it “Neutralizes bad breath odors caused by bacteria and food.â€
Mint with Melon Accents
The gum is a standard square shape, white with a harder candy coating over top of it. Upon the initial “chewâ€, the mint flavor is almost chemical in taste. This was almost a complete turn off from chewing it any more. But, as a Candy Addict, I must persevere. The candy shell breaks easily and the gum underneath is a good soft, but not too soft gum. The mint flavor is very sharp at first but does mellow off into a more natural mint flavor as I chewed. As for the “Melon Accentsâ€, I never found them. Once in a while there might have been a hint of something other than mint but it disappeared just as fast as it came on. As for purifying my breath, it only did that so long as I was chewing the gum. Once I finished the piece, there really wasn’t any long-lasting effect.
Candy Review: Wonka Exceptionals Fruit Jellies and Fruit Marvels
Categories: Candy,Candy Reviews,Gummi/Gummy Candy,Hard Candy,New CandyI’m not really a huge fan of fruity sweets and when I think of candy, I think of chocolate. So, after I devoured and finished up the review of Wonka Exceptionals chocolate bars, I turned to the Fruit Marvels and Fruit Jellies. I can definitely say they are unlike anything else I’ve ever eaten.
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