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FAST FOOD NEWS: Jack in the Box Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club

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Jack in the Box Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club

Jack in the Box has a new chicken sandwich — the Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club.

The highlight of the sandwich is Jack’s new Southern-style breaded chicken fillet. The sandwich also has ranch sauce, grilled hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese on the gourmet bun used with their Buttery Jack burgers. I’m not sure what “Southern-style” means and any attempts to learn what it is has been stopped cold by me falling asleep while trying to read the really long ingredient list.

The sandwich has 632 calories, 28 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 72 milligrams of cholesterol, 1687 milligrams of sodium, 512 milligrams of potassium, 62 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and 34 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via the Jack in the Box website)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Hostess Suzy Q’s

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Hostess Suzy Q's (2015)

Update: We reviewed it! Click here to read our review.

Hostess Suzy Q’s are back! So now you can get your chocolate cake and creamy filling fix from a Hostess product not called Cup Cakes, Ho Hos, or Ding Dongs. (Spotted by Allison G. at Walmart)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 9/25/2015

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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.

Trader Joe's Magic Beans Chocolate Covered Nougat Beans

Trader Joe’s Magic Beans Chocolate Covered Nougat Beans

So if I trade a cow for some of these and plant them in the ground, will a Trader Joe’s grow from them. Because this rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean would really love a Trader Joe’s. (Spotted by Sylvia at Trader Joe’s.)

Royal Star Wars Galactic Berry, First Empire Punch, and Rebel Force Berry Gelatin

Royal Star Wars Galactic Berry, First Empire Punch, and Rebel Force Berry Gelatin

Royal Disney Frozen Summer Berry Punch Gelatin

Royal Disney Frozen Summer Berry Punch Gelatin

Royal Disney Frozen Very Berry Gelatin

Royal Disney Frozen Very Berry Gelatin

(Spotted by Anonymous at Walmart.)

Royal? More like royalties. Amirite? High five myself! (Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Trolli Very Berry Sour Brite Crawlers

Trolli Very Berry Sour Brite Crawlers

Just seeing the word “sour” makes my mouth water. I have weird saliva glands. (Spotted by Lyndsey at Dollar Tree.)

Welch's Refreshingly Simple (Passion Fruit, Strawberry Raspberry, and Peach Mango)

Welch’s Refreshingly Simple (Passion Fruit, Strawberry Raspberry, and Peach Mango)

No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives. Yeah! Not like that other swill Welch’s sells. Actually, many of their products seem have no artificial flavors or preservatives. (Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition 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.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Taco Bell Volcano Quesarito and Starburst Cherry Freeze

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Taco Bell Volcano Quesarito

Taco Bell’s Lava Sauce is back! And it’s available with their new Volcano Quesarito. Although, now that it’s back, you can probably get it on almost anything your heart desires on Taco Bell’s menu. Thanks, customization!

If you’re not familiar with the Quesarito, it brings together the best of a quesadilla and burrito into one item. This new variety features seasoned beef, premium Latin rice, reduced-fat sour cream, and the beloved spicy Lava Sauce wrapped up in a grilled quesadilla filled with cheese. You can also get it with chicken or steak.

Taco Bell Starburst Cherry Freeze

If you need something to cool your mouth after eating the Volcano Quesarito, Taco Bell has got something new for you — the Starburst Cherry Freeze. It’s available in two sizes — 16 and 20 ounces.

The Volcano Quesarito with beef has 700 calories, 38 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 65 milligrams of cholesterol, 1560 milligrams of sodium, 66 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 5 grams of sugar, and 22 grams of protein. A 16-ounce Starburst Cherry Freeze has 190 calories, 0 grams of fat, 15 milligrams of cholesterol, 49 grams of carbohydrates, 45 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried either one, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Images via the Taco Bell website)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Starbucks Toasted Graham Latte

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Starbucks Toasted Graham Latte

Starbucks has a new autumn espresso beverage — the Toasted Graham Latte. It features graham and sweet cream in steamed milk and Starbucks espresso. Then it’s finished off with a sprinkling of cinnamon graham crumbles. It’s also available iced.

According to Yoke Wong, Starbucks’ beverage R&D manager, the flavor was inspired by the taste of cereal milk. To be honest Cereal Milk Latte would’ve been a much more enticing name.

A 16-ounce hot Toasted Graham Latte with 2% milk has 300 calories, 9 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 210 milligrams of sodium, 43 grams of carbohydrates, 40 grams of sugar, 13 grams of protein, and 150 milligrams of caffeine. A Grande Iced Toasted Graham Latte with 2% milk has 240 calories 7 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 160 milligrams of sodium, 37 grams of carbohydrates, 35 grams of sugar, 9 grams of protein, and 150 milligrams of caffeine.

The new beverage is available for a limited time at Starbucks locations in the United States and Canada.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Starbucks)