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Do these pack a tastier punch than Monster Juice Pipeline Punch and Pacific Punch? I can’t wait to find out. (Spotted by Rachel T at Woodman’s Markets.)
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.
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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.
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“WE HAVE THE FISH,” declares Arby’s new Fish ‘N Cheddar Sandwich wrapper.
I guess it does because Arby’s has THREE limited time fish sandwich options: the Crispy Fish Sandwich (crispy fish, tartar sauce, lettuce, sesame seed bun), Fish N’ Cheddar (crispy fish, cheddar cheese sauce, tartar sauce, lettuce sesame seed bun), and the King’s Hawaiian Fish Deluxe Sandwich (crispy fish, cheddar cheese, tartar sauce, lettuce, tomatoes on a King’s Hawaiian bun).
We’ve seen the Crispy Fish and the King’s Hawaiian Fish Deluxe before, but not the Fish N’ Cheddar. But let’s be real. It’s basically the crispy fish sandwich with cheddar cheese sauce.
Arby’s also boldly declares that the fish lineup is “Hang Off The Bun Huge.” As someone who lived in Indiana and has experienced a Pork Tenderloin sandwich, which is known for the meat outsizing the bun, I can appreciate this.
How is it?
If the meat is going to outsize the bun, it better be dang good. Unfortunately, in this case, the fish wasn’t. The flavor was fine, but the texture was its downfall. To be fair, it wasn’t like a soggy wet nap, but it simply didn’t have that desirable deep-fried crunch.
In my opinion, they were way too fair on the breading-to-fish ratio. I wouldn’t have been upset if Arby’s skimped just a bit to make the breading a smidge more robust to create a delicious, crispy exterior.
Now on to what makes the sandwich “new” — the cheddar cheese sauce. This sauce was basically a less liquid-y nacho cheese. I concluded that even though it provides a more favorable melted texture than a square of American cheese, its flavor doesn’t complement the rest of the sandwich.
Is there anything else you need to know?
Fish ‘N Cheddar (left) Filet-O-Fish (right)
I ate this side-by-side with McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. Arby’s offering was bigger, wasn’t doused in tartar sauce, and contained iceberg lettuce and cheese sauce, but these differences didn’t really give it an edge over the Filet-O-Fish and is not worth the extra couple of bucks.
Conclusion:
I would pick the Filet-O-Fish over this any day. If Arby’s brought back its Nashville Hot Fish Sandwich, I may consider making it my fast food fish fix. But, when it comes to a basic fried fish sandwich, I prefer the McDonald’s classic.
Purchased Price: $4.29 Size: N/A Rating: 6 out of 10 Nutrition Facts: 540 calories, 22 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 40 milligrams of cholesterol, 1030 milligrams of sodium, 65 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, and 20 grams of protein.
Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.
Hellmann’s Creamy Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Roasted Garlic Sauce, and Cilantro Lime SauceHellmann’s Creamy Chili Honey Sauce and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
(Spotted by Deborah S at H-E-B.)
Fairlife Creamer (Sweet Cream, Hazelnut, Caramel, and Vanilla)
(Spotted by Leonard G at Shoprite.)
Stok Fueled Un-Sweet Creamed Cold Brew Coffee
(Spotted by Leonard G at Shoprite.)
Hidden Valley Ranch Deluxe Cheese & Ranch Dip
(Spotted by Blaire at Pavilions.)
Carolina Jasmine RiceCarolina Cilantro Limon Jasmine RiceCarolina Jasmine Rice with Quinoa and with Red & Wild RiceCarolina Risotto Arborio Rice, Sushi Short Grain Rice, and Fried Rice Long Grain & Jasmine Rice Blend
(Spotted by John W at Giant Eagle.)
Spongebob Squarepants String Cheese
(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)
Skinny Butcher Plant Protein Beefy Stroganoff and Beefy Bolognese PastaSkinny Butcher Plant Protein Buffalo-Style Chick’n Mac & Cheese and Chick’n Pad Thai
(Spotted by Rachel T at Hy-Vee.)
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