Author: Marvo

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 1/26/2016

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Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Hershey's Simply 5 Syrup

Hershey’s Simply 5 Syrup

Here are those five ingredients: cane sugar, organic invert cane syrup, water, cocoa, natural vanilla flavor. Here are the ingredients in regular Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup: high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water, cocoa, sugar, potassium sorbate, salt, mono-and diglycerides, xanthan gum, polysorbate 60, vanillin, and artificial flavor. (Spotted by Rene at Costco.)

Twisted Blackberry and Watermelon Strawberry Wave Powerade

Twisted Blackberry and Watermelon Strawberry Wave Powerade

New Powerade flavors! A rare occurrence. Take that, Gatorade! (Spotted by Josh at Kroger.)

Kellogg's Nutrigrain Fruit & Nut Bars (Cherry Almond and Blueberry Almond)

Kellogg’s Nutrigrain Fruit & Nut Bars (Cherry Almond and Blueberry Almond)

Grains taking a back seat to fruits and nuts. (Spotted by Sylvia at Ralphs.)

Sargento Colby-Pepper Jack Snack Bites

Sargento Colby-Pepper Jack Snack Bites

Sargento Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Snack Bites

Sargento Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Snack Bites

Sargento Savory Garlic & Herb Jack Snack Bites

Sargento Savory Garlic & Herb Jack Snack Bites

Sargento Chipotle BBQ Cheddar Snack Bites

Sargento Chipotle BBQ Cheddar Snack Bites

Sargento Tomato & Basil Jack Natural Cheese

Sargento Tomato & Basil Jack Natural Cheese

Sargento Garlic & Herb Jack Natural Cheese

Sargento Garlic & Herb Jack Natural Cheese

The cows that provide milk for Sargento cheese have been busy. (Spotted by Lindsay A at Meijer and Carla at Walmart.)

Atkins Mac & Cheese

Atkins Mac & Cheese

Atkins Meat Lasagna

Atkins Meat Lasagna

Hey people who come up with Atkins frozen entrees! How about a mac & cheese and meat lasagna? (Spotted by Havva at Kroger.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Sir Bananas Bananamilk

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Sir Bananas Bananamilk

I have to admit I’m disappointed that it’s not milk made from just bananas. If it’s possible with soy, then why not bananas. There’s also a chocolate version. (Spotted by Dan G at Meijer.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

QUICK YOGURT REVIEW: Chobani Flip Limited Batch Peppermint Perfection Greek Yogurt

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Chobani Flip Limited Batch Peppermint Perfection Greek Yogurt

Minty Greek yogurt flavors are rare; there aren’t many of its kind.
So it’s nice Chobani added Peppermint Perfection to the Flip line.
White peppermint and dark chocolate chunks bring winter and bitter.
While the numerous dark chocolate cookies bits are crunch emitters.
They’ll take a short trip into vanilla Greek yogurt when you flip.
They’ll drop into the yogurt as if a dunk tank bullseye you hit.
The peppermint’s power won’t clear your nostrils like Altoids would.
If it was peppermint yogurt it might’ve cleared your nose real good.
It would have been nice if the peppermint was turn up several bits.
Then it would always taste like Chobani with Girl Scout Thin Mints.
Some spoonfuls had peppermint flavor, but most had none at all.
Not having enough white chocolate chunks is its only downfall.
But while peppermint wasn’t in every spoonful I put into my mouth,
the dark chocolate cookies and chunks kept the flavor from going south.
The cookie pieces stayed crunchy as I ate through the mixture.
And the chocolate chunks had a snap that gave it a varying texture.
Chobani’s Peppermint Perfection isn’t perfect, but it’s still a hit.
It’s a seasonal flavor so head to your nearest store and get it quick.

Chobani Flip Limited Batch Peppermint Perfection Greek Yogurt 2

Chobani Flip Limited Batch Peppermint Perfection Greek Yogurt 3

Purchased Price: $1.75*
Size: 5.3 oz.
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 200 calories, 50 calories from fat, 6 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 15 milligrams of cholesterol, 95 milligrams of sodium, 26 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 20 grams of sugar, 12 grams of protein, and 15% calcium.

*Because I live on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Trader Joe’s Molten Chocolate and Molten Salted Butterscotch Macarons

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Trader Joe's Molten Chocolate and Molten Salted Butterscotch Macarons

With macaron exteriors being so fragile, I wonder how many tries it took to get these photos. (Spotted by Rachel G at Trader Joe’s.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.