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REVIEW: Coca-Cola Apple (Japan)

Marvo / October 18, 2019 / Reviews / 1 Comment

While we’re able to rot our teeth here in the States with Coca-Cola Cinnamon, those in Japan have been able to rot their teeth with Coca-Cola Apple. The fruity-flavored cola follows Coca-Cola Peach, which came out in Japan earlier this year.

Oooh, what would a Coca-Cola Cinnamon and Coca-Cola Apple mix taste like?

My friend Melissa picked up this bottle for me during her trip to Japan because I begged her to. She also tried it once she got back to her hotel and iMessaged me that she couldn’t taste any apple.

When I finally got the bottle of Coca-Cola Apple (and a bag of roasted chicken Lay’s she bought for me during her 2018 trip to France), I was expecting my taste buds to experience what hers did.

When I twisted off the cap and took a whiff, I could easily detect apple under the cola aroma. Then I took a sip. To be honest, I didn’t get any apple flavor with that first one. So after taking a second sip, I let the carbonated beverage sit in my mouth and swished it around like it was Coca-Listerine.

I imagine those of you in the dental field are screaming “NO” at your screen. But it was worth it because now I could notice the fruit with every sip. (I don’t know why that worked.) It tastes like a combination of Coca-Cola with more than a splash of apple juice. It’s mild, and I didn’t get it at first, so I can understand how my dear wonderful, smart, and beautiful friend who bought me this bottle and is probably reading this review, wasn’t able to notice it.

Now, I don’t know if this contains apple juice because I can’t read the ingredients list, despite many years of C’s in Japanese language classes. But it sure tastes like it does, which makes this cola quite pleasing to me.

But if you want to obtain an apple-flavored Coca-Cola the expensive way ($12-$15), you can do so by picking it up via eBay or from an online Japanese snack seller, like NapaJapan or J-List. Or you can pick it up the super expensive way, by flying to Japan.

Coca-Cola Apple is definitely not worth getting via the super expensive route, but, because it tastes like it has apple juice, it might be possible to recreate it at home, if you can figure out the right Coke-to-juice ratio. I think it’s an experiment worth trying.

Purchased Price: FREE
Size: 500 ml bottle
Purchased at: Somewhere in Japan
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (100 ml) 46 kcal, 0 grams of protein, 11.4 grams of carbohydrates, and 0 grams of salt.

SPOTTED – 10/18/2019

Marvo / October 18, 2019 / Spotted on Shelves / 2 Comments

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.

*Pillsbury Galaxy Funfetti Space Blue Vanilla*

Pillsbury Funfetti Yellow Cake Cupcake Mix with Candy Bits — *Pillsbury Funfetti Yellow Cake & Cupcake Mix with Candy Bits*

(Spotted by DJ at Walmart.)

Snyder of Berlin Limited Run Special Batch No 47 Garlic Parmesan Potato Chips — *Snyder of Berlin Limited Run Special Batch No. 47 Garlic Parmesan Potato Chips*

(Spotted by @buco81 at Sheetz.)

Polar Seltzer Pink Lady Apple Lemon — *Polar Seltzer Pink Lady Apple & Lemon*

(Spotted by Tommy at Shaw’s.)

*Quest Loaded Taco Tortilla Style Protein Chips*

(Spotted by Sarah D at Hy-Vee.)

There are also Original and Blueberry flavors. (Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

*‘Uala Chai and Strawberry Purple Sweet Potato Energy Cup*

(Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

*Enticingly Easy Classic Cheesecake Mix and Funnel Cake Mix*

(Spotted by Sylvia at Dollar Tree.)

(Spotted by Rachel C at Harmons.)

*Twizzlers Minis Strawberry Watermelon and Strawberry Lemonade*

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

*Superior Source Chocolate Keto Collagen*

(Spotted by Sarah R at Trader Joe’s.)

Hope Chipotle Cashew Almond Hummus — *Hope Chipotle Cashew & Almond Hummus*

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

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.

REVIEW: Snickers Pecan

Rachel / October 17, 2019 / Reviews / 11 Comments

What is Snickers Pecan?

Mars has created a new iteration of its Snickers chocolate bar for fall! To put it in simple math terms, Snickers – nougat – peanuts + pecans = Snickers Pecan. This one’s just nuts, caramel, and chocolate.

So far, it’s only hit the market in a limited edition 15-pack that comes in a drawer-style box. This release is all about Texas – the pecan are from Texas, the wrappers say “Proudly produced in a Mars Facility in Waco, TX.” The graphics all reference the Texas flag, but in muted tones. “Texas Proud,” “Fixin’ To Satisfy,” and “Dig In, Ya’ll,” are printed on the box and wrappers. It’s a beautiful presentation.

How is it?

On first bite, these Snickers bars screamed THE SOUTH. Like you just picked them off the Formica counter of some sun-baked granny with a drawl who whipped them up along with a batch of pralines.

The chocolate and caramel were the familiar Snickers formula (although the caramel felt stickier to me somehow), but the pecans brought a deeper, darker nut flavor than the usual peanuts. It worked really well. They were very sweet and felt indulgent enough as a once-in-a-while treat as opposed to an everyday snack. I really missed the nougat in these (big nougat fan here) so I dinged them a point for that.

Is there anything else you need to know?

These were offered online only and sold out in less than 24 hours. No word on whether they’ll be released in stores, but they SHOULD BE. They’re far better than Fiery Snickers and those got shelf space. Don’t ask if you can have any of my 15-pack, it ain’t gonna happen.

Conclusion:

If you don’t have any sweet old ladies to crank out pralines for you, definitely get these. Even if you do, get them anyway. They’re great, y’all.

Purchased Price: $30.00
Size: 15-pack Limited Edition Carton
Purchased at: snickerspecan.com
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 bar) 250 calories, 14g grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 115 milligrams of sodium, 30 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 25 grams of total sugars, 23 grams of added sugars, and 3 grams of protein.

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SPOTTED (SEASONAL EDITION) – 10/17/2019

Marvo / October 17, 2019 / Spotted on Shelves / 4 Comments

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

*Kroger Limited Edition Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches*

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

*Signature Select Seasons Eggnog Ice Cream Sandwiches*

*Signature Select Seasons Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches*

*Signature Select Seasons Peppermint and Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches*

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

Harry David Pumpkin Pecan Single Serve Coffee — *Harry & David Pumpkin Pecan Single Serve Coffee*

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

*Sprouts Cranberry Vinaigrette Dressing*

*Sprouts Sparkling Harvest Spiced Apple Cider*

(Spotted by Rachel C at Sprouts.)

Marketside Pumpkin Apple Caramel Bars — *Marketside Pumpkin & Apple Caramel Bars*

(Spotted by Bob K at Walmart.)

*Signature Select Seasons Peanut Brittle*

(Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)

Entenmann s Maple Pecan K cups — *Entenmann’s Maple Pecan K-cups*

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

(Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)

*Create A Treat Haunted Village 2019 Cookie Kit*

(Spotted by Bob K at Walmart.)

Sister Schubert s Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Rolls — *Sister Schubert’s Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Rolls*

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

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 (GREAT VALUE SEASONAL EDITION) – 10/16/2019

Marvo / October 16, 2019 / Spotted on Shelves / 5 Comments

Here are some new seasonal products found on Walmart shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

*Great Value Holiday Hot Chocolate Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix*

*Great Value Holiday Hot Cocoa Cookie Cups Kit*

*Great Value Holiday Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookie Kit*

*Great Value Holiday Bubbly Cupcake Kit*

Great Value Holiday Spice Muffin Quick Bread Mix — *Great Value Holiday Spice Muffin & Quick Bread Mix*

*Great Value Holiday Spice Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix*

Great Value Holiday Gingerbread Quick Bread Muffin Mix — *Great Value Holiday Gingerbread Quick Bread & Muffin Mix*

*Great Value Holiday Gingerbread Cookie Mix*

*Great Value Holiday Spiral Sugar Cookie Mix*

Great Value Holiday Cranberry Orange Muffin Quick Bread Mix — *Great Value Holiday Cranberry Orange Muffin & Quick Bread Mix*

Yes, this was also released for fall.

*Great Value Holiday Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Kit*

*Great Value Holiday Gingerbread Man Brownie Kit*

*Great Value Holiday Christmas Tree Meringue Kit*

*Great Value Holiday Christmas Swirl Sugar Cookie Kit*

*Great Value Holiday Chocolate Peppermint Syrup*

*Great Value Holiday Peppermint Twist Marshmallows*

*Great Value Holiday Gingerbread Marshmallows*

*Great Value Holiday Fruit Smiles Fruit Flavored Snacks*

*Great Value Holiday Egg Nog Flavored Ice Cream*

*Great Value Holiday Peppermint Ice Cream*

(Spotted by Amanda Y, Amanda S, and Robbie 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, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

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