SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 5/29/2014

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.

7-Select Texas, Carolina, and Memphis Style BBQ Potato Chips

Back in my day, we only had regular barbecue potato chips. There was none of this regional barbecue chip flavors. We also drove cars that got 15 miles to the gallon and listened to 60-90 minutes of music on cassette tapes. And we liked it! (Spotted by Chad at 7-Eleven.)

David Wasabi & Soy Sauce Almonds

I wonder how well this would go with sushi. (Spotted by Charmi at Foodland.)

Picadillo and Empanadas Buen Sabor

Sweet Empanadas Buen Sabor

Tamal and Pipian Sauce Buen Sauce

Buen Sabor Meals

The frozen food aisle just got more crowded with Latin American entrees from Buen Sabor. (Spotted by Amanda at Target.)

Fiber One Streusel Bar

While doing some digging about these Fiber One Streusel Bars, I found they also come in different packaging. Wait. Perhaps one is the evil twin. Do any of them have a goatee? (Spotted by Brian 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 and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

GLOBAL GRUB – Magnum Ice Cream Bars with Marc De Champagne (U.K.)

Magnum Ice Cream Bars with Marc De Champagne (U.K.)

Magnum Ice Cream Bars with Marc De Champagne (U.K.) Innards

Magnum Ice Cream Bars have been available in the U.S. for three years, but they’re originally from Europe and have been around for 25 years. To celebrate Magnum’s 25th birthday, the brand has released a Magnum Ice Cream Bar flavoured with Marc De Champagne and a silver shell.

What’s Marc De Champagne? The internet tells me it’s a product that’s made by distilling the grape skins, seeds, and stalks that are left from the initials stages of Champagne production. Kev’s Snack Reviews has a review and so does Foodstuff Finds. (Thanks for the photos Ryan!)

Hey international readers (or people on vacation)! Want to share interesting products that are unique to your country! If so, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with “GG” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Global Grub post.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Nosh Show #30 – Cheetos Are Wonderful Chasers

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In this episode, we discuss McDonald’s testing new fry seasonings, a revived Pop-Tarts flavor, playing Doritos Roulette, and our Nots of the Week. Links to most of the products we talk about during the episode can be found at The Nosh Show website.

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 5/28/2014

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.

Taco Bell Sour Cream Dip

Awesome! Now I can personally put too much sour cream in my Taco Bell tacos! (Spotted by Ryan at Walmart.)

Horizon Snack Grahams

Horizon Sandwich Crackers

Hmm…I wonder if Horizon milk would go great with these Horizon Snack Grahams and Sandwich Crackers. (Spotted by Cassie at Walmart.)

Dove Hazelnut Crisp Dark Chocolate Silky Smooth Promises (Exclusive Flavor)

Hey Mars! You’re willing to put rice crisps in these Dove chocolates, but not willing to put them in M&M’s again here in the U.S.? For shame! (Spotted by Ryan at Target.)

Jamba Fruit & Veggie Smoothies Red Fusion

What, no tomatoes? They’re red…unless you get them from Burger King. BOOM! BOOM! (Spotted by Marvo at Safeway.)

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 and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

QUICK REVIEW: Haagen-Dazs Caramelized Banana Chip Gelato

Ha?agen-Dazs Caramelized Banana Chip Gelato

Purchased Price: $3.99
Size: 14 oz
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Wonderful banana-flavored gelato that doesn’t taste doesn’t taste at all artificial, Lots of semi-sweet chocolatey shavings throughout the container, which give the frozen dessert a texture contrast. Not overly sweet. Easy to scoop out, somewhat hard to put down (although reading the nutrition facts over and over helped me put it down). Monkeys would approve.
Cons: Can’t taste the caramelization in the caramelized banana gelato; it tastes like plain banana ice cream. Not a full pint. Texture not like gelato one would get from a gelato shop, even after letting it soften a little. Has a very faint banana aroma. Not as great as Häagen-Dazs Bananas Foster Ice Cream, which has a flavor that’s more complex than this gelato.

Ha?agen-Dazs Caramelized Banana Chip Gelato Closeup

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup – 260 calories, 110 calories from fat, 12 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 75 milligrams of cholesterol, 55 milligrams of sodium, 35 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 26 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.

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