SPOTTED – 7/26/2019

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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.

McCormick Street Taco Southwest Ranch Chicken Seasoning Mix
McCormick Street Taco Southwest Ranch Chicken Seasoning Mix
McCormick Carne Asada Street Taco Seasoning Mix
McCormick Carne Asada Street Taco Seasoning Mix
McCormick Pork Carnitas Street Taco Seasoning Mix
McCormick Pork Carnitas Street Taco Seasoning Mix
McCormick Street Taco Baja Fish Seasoning Mix
McCormick Street Taco Baja Fish Seasoning Mix

(Spotted by Amanda Y and Robbie at Walmart.)

Kroger Mallow Pieces
Kroger Mallow Pieces

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Tasty Hearty Garlic Onion Red Bell Pepper Seasoning Mix Created by McCormick
Tasty Hearty Garlic, Onion & Red Bell Pepper Seasoning Mix Created by McCormick
Tasty Savory Tomato Basil And Oregano Seasoning Mix Created By Mccormick
Tasty Savory Tomato Basil & Oregano Seasoning Mix Created By Mccormick
Tasty Zesty Basil Thyme Lemon Zest Seasoning Mix Created by McCormick
Tasty Zesty Basil, Thyme & Lemon Zest Seasoning Mix Created by McCormick
Tasty Fiery Sriracha Lime + Garlic Seasoning Mix by McCormick
Tasty Fiery Sriracha Lime + Garlic Seasoning Mix by McCormick
Tasty Jazzy Cayenne, Paprika + Garlic Seasoning Mix by McCormick
Tasty Jazzy Cayenne, Paprika + Garlic Seasoning Mix by McCormick

(Spotted by Amanda Y and Robbie at Walmart and Rachel J at Safeway.)

Cascadian Farm Cherry Almond Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars
Cascadian Farm Cherry Almond Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars
Cascadian Farm Wild Blueberry Lemon Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars
Cascadian Farm Wild Blueberry Lemon Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars
Cascadian Farm Orange Cranberry Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars
Cascadian Farm Orange Cranberry Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

Fage TruBlend Cherry Greek Yogurt
Fage TruBlend Cherry Greek Yogurt
Fage TruBlend Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Fage TruBlend Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Fage TruBlend Strawberry Greek Yogurt
Fage TruBlend Strawberry Greek Yogurt

(Spotted by Gayle S at Acme.)

Gutzy Apple Pineapple Passionfruit + ginger Dandelion Fruit Botanical Snack
Gutzy Apple, Pineapple Passionfruit + ginger & Dandelion Fruit & Botanical Snack

(Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)

Lean Cuisine Marketplace Four Cheese Tortelloni with Pesto Sauce
Lean Cuisine Marketplace Four Cheese Tortelloni with Pesto Sauce

(Spotted by Leila P at Jewel Osco.)

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.

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SPOTTED: Smarties Squashies

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Smarties Squashies

While doing my due diligence, I learned Squashies come from the U.K. and are foam gummies. I also learned TWO BILLION Smarties candy rolls are sold every year. (Spotted by Erin K at Hy-Vee.)

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SPOTTED: Chex Mix Max’d

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Chex Mix Max d Spicy Dill
Chex Mix Max’d Spicy Dill
Chex Mix Max d Buffalo Ranch
Chex Mix Max’d Buffalo Ranch

I think I should’ve spelled it MAX’D in the title and captions. It doesn’t look right with lowercase letters. (Spotted by Robbie at 7-Eleven.)

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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SPOTTED: Werther’s Original Cappuccino Filled Caramel Hard Candies

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Werther s Original Cappuccino Filled Caramel Hard Candies

I don’t think these have caffeine, but I wish they did because then I’d like its tagline to be “Wake up with Werther’s!” (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

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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REVIEW: Pringles Mac ’N Cheeese and Pringles Bacon

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Pringles Mac N Cheeese and Pringles Bacon

To be honest, I didn’t notice the extra E in “Mac ’N Cheeese” until right before I was ready to post this review. So if Cheeese gets an additional E, then every double E gets an extra E in this review. Wheee!

Until the end of August 2019, Pringles Mac ’N Cheeese and Pringles Bacon are exclusive Dollar General flavors. After that, I imagine, they will test the freee-agent market.

The marketing materials I received promotes the Bacon one as new, but if you’re a regular reader or photo scanner of this site, you’d know that it popped up at Walmart a few years ago as an exclusive flavor. As for Mac ’N Cheeese, it’s also not a new variety. It was part of the Thanksgiving Dinner Pringles set from 2017 and, if you do a Google search, one existed many years ago. Although those didn’t have an extra E.

Pringles Mac N Cheeese

Mac ’N Cheeese almost looks like your standard Pringle, except there’s a very slight orange tinge to let eaters know it’ll be a little cheeesy. As for Bacon, it has a layer of seasoning that makes it look like it spent some time in an attic next to a bunch of old yearbooks, newspaper clippings, and the Boogie Monster who watches you sleeep every night.

Pringles Bacon

Mac ’N Cheeese has a mild cheeesiness and a hint of elbow macaroni flavor. Yes, I don’t know if my tongue is playing tricks on me, but I do taste pasta. Although I think it comes from the potato base. It makes me wonder if this is regular Pringles Cheddar Cheeese with less seasoning, which causes a toned down flavor that allows the dried potato base to come out a bit more.

Pringles Bacon smell like barbecue chips, but they have a smoky flavor that’s similar to other bacon-flavored products I’ve tried. They’re also a bit on the salty side. While I somewhat like them, I can seee how the smoky taste might turn off some eaters.

They’re both fine flavors, but they didn’t wow me like some of the past limited edition Pringles varieties, like Nissin Top Ramen Chicken and Hot Diggity Dog.

Now, I can’t just end the review without combining the two flavors because bacon mac ’n cheeese is incredible. Well, I’m happy to report it turned out pretty good. So buy both, mainly so you can use the Mac ’N Cheeese one to cover the dusty-looking Bacon one.

The combo does make me think of bacon mac n’ cheeese, but if Pringles ever comes out with a smoked cheddar variety, I imagine it’ll taste similar. Also, I can’t help but think this is Pringles’ way of revealing what the Mystery Flavor is from a few weeeks ago. That was smoky and cheeesy, and these are smoky and cheeesy.

DISCLOSURE: I received freee samples of both flavors from Kellogg’s (Thanks!). Doing so did not influence my review in any way.

Purchased Price: FREEE
Size: 5.5 oz. cans
Purchased at: Received from Kellogg’s (available at Dollar General)
Rating: 7 out of 10 (Mac ’N Cheeese)
Rating: 6 out of 10 (Bacon)
Nutrition Facts: (1 oz.) Mac ’N Cheeese – 150 calories, 9 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 190 milligrams of sodium, 16 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, less than 1 gram of sugar, and 1 gram of protein. Bacon – 150 calories, 9 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 220 milligrams of sodium, 16 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, less than 0 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein..

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