REVIEW: Kit Kat DUOS Mint + Dark Chocolate

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Kit Kat DUOS Mint + Dark Chocolate

What is Kit Kat DUOS Mint + Dark Chocolate?

This is Kit Kat’s newest permanent U.S. flavor. This is a big deal for American Kit Kat lovers since it’s been a very long time since a new variety has made a debut with plans to stay (i.e., not seasonal or limited time). This bar is Kit Kat’s crispy wafers with the milk chocolate replaced with mint crème on top and dark chocolate on the bottom. The result is supposed to be a “duo” of two flavors.

How is it?

Kit Kat DUOS Mint + Dark Chocolate Fingers

It smells like mint chocolate, and it tastes like mint chocolate. So if you like mint chocolate and Kit Kat’s iconic wafers, then this is your candy bar. You’ve probably now noticed that I’ve used the word mint a lot (seven times now if you count headings and titles), and that’s because mint is the dominant flavor of this Kat Kat variation.

I’m a fan of both mint AND dark chocolate and was hoping this duo would be an equal pairing, but it is unfortunately not. I think a mint + milk chocolate duo might be preferred to help increase the prevalence of chocolate taste.

Is there anything else you need to know?

It’s not minty enough to be an actual after-meal mint (it’s just that mint > dark chocolate flavor). If you need a breath freshener, then you should go for something else.

Kit Kat DUOS Mint + Dark Chocolate Split Fingers

It’s also not quite as creamy as an Andes Mint, which makes sense as it is a Kit Kat bar with crispy wafers. For me, Andes Mints set the standard for mint chocolate (and also represent the end of a carb-loaded, satisfying meal at the Olive Garden…which I now want).

Conclusion:

It’s a mint Kit Kat and still a solid candy bar choice. Like most Kit Kats, this product separates well and is good for sharing, although I don’t typically share my candy bars.

Lastly, despite the uneven pairing in this DUOS bar, I still have high hope for future DUOS flavors.

Purchased Price: $1.39
Size: 1.5 oz.
Purchased at: Walgreens
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1.5 oz) 210 calories, 12 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 25 milligrams of sodium, 27 grams of total carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 19 grams of total sugars, 18 grams of added sugars, 2 grams of protein.

ANNOUNCEMENT: New Impulsive Buy Reviewer Elaine

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It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Elaine!

Hi! I’m Elaine and I’m like a foodie-Superman with a lot less powers and no toned abs. Like Superman, I have speed – I can scarf a cheeseburger faster than anybody I know. I also have enhanced senses and can identify when dessert is nearby. As an avid consumer of edible goods with years of experience eating and critiquing nutritionally bad food, I’ve been honing these superpowers.

I’m always on the lookout for new and better tasting products to try. Carbohydrates, in any form, call to me. Are carbs my yellow sun or kryptonite? Huh. Naturally and like many of you, I found TIB years ago and now check it daily. I’m delighted to now be a TIB reviewer. What’s better than trying scrumptious products while subsidizing a food addiction?

While I have a day job that requires a lot of work, I spend my free time daydreaming of delicious dishes to try. Prior to the years of training and education required for my day job, I honed my palate by working at Taco Bell. I come from a long line of Taco Bell employees. Seriously, this line includes my mother, sister, brother, cousin, second cousin, and probably some other relatives I don’t know about.

I have also worked as part of the Hy-Vee family, a Midwest supermarket chain. Hopefully you’ll find these qualifications worthy of a cape. No skintight suit for me please (see ab description above).

I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve you, TIB readers, by reviewing new food products and sharing whatever tangential, but hopefully interesting, thoughts come to mind. Now to find a phone booth…

Respectfully, Elaine

SPOTTED – 12/3/2019

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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.

Starburst Cherry Singles To Go Drink Mix
Starburst Cherry Singles To Go Drink Mix

(Spotted by John W at Giant Eagle.)

Foster Farms Bold Bites Chicken Buffalo Style Ranch and Lemon Pepper
Foster Farms Bold Bites Chicken (Buffalo Style Ranch and Lemon Pepper)

(Spotted by John W at Kroger.)

Wegmans Tiramisu
Wegmans Tiramisu

(Spotted by Bob K at Wegmans.)

Martin s Sweet Salty Kettle Corn
Martin’s Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn

(Spotted by DJ at Redner’s.)

The Meatball Shop Spicy ish Arrabbiata
The Meatball Shop Spicy-ish Arrabbiata
The Meatball Shop Creamy Tomato Basil
The Meatball Shop Creamy Tomato Basil

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

Primal Kitchen No Dairy Vodka Sauce
Primal Kitchen No Dairy Vodka Sauce
Primal Kitchen Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce
Primal Kitchen Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce
Primal Kitchen Roasted Garlic Marinara Sauce
Primal Kitchen Roasted Garlic Marinara Sauce

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

Gabriella s Kitchen Loaded Lentil Mushroom Hemp Bowl
Gabriella’s Kitchen Loaded Lentil & Mushroom Hemp Bowl

(Spotted by Jarred at Sprouts.)

Daiya Homestyle Breakfast Burrito
Daiya Homestyle Breakfast Burrito

(Spotted by Jarred at Sprouts.)

Daiya Fiesta Breakfast Burrito
Daiya Fiesta Breakfast Burrito

(Spotted by Jarred at Sprouts.)

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.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if the product is old, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED: Kellogg’s Eggo Waffle Cereal (2019)

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Kellogg s Eggo Waffle Cereal 2019

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

Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles has a cereal. Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts has a cereal. Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats has a cereal. You’ll get your own cereal someday, Kellogg’s Nutri-grain. (Spotted by Bob K at Walmart.)

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.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if the product is old, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

If you’ve seen the product, help out your fellow readers by letting them know in the comments what city and store you found it in.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Baskin-Robbins Jolly Mint Ice Cream

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News Baskin Robbins Jolly Mint Ice Cream

Baskin-Robbins’ Flavor of the Month for December 2019 is Jolly Mint. It features red and white buttermint flavored ice cream with white chocolate flavored flakes.

A small 2.5-ounce scoop has 160 calories, 9 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 60 milligrams of sodium, 16 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 14 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.

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

(Image via Baskin-Robbins’ website.)

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