SPOTTED – 5/31/2019

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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.

Oprah That s Good Thin Crust Margherita Pizza
Oprah That’s Good Thin Crust Margherita Pizza
Oprah That s Good Thin Crust BBQ Recipe Chicken Pizza
Oprah That’s Good Thin Crust BBQ Recipe Chicken Pizza

(Spotted by Bob K at Giant Eagle.)

Siggi s Guava Skyr Low Fat Yogurt
Siggi’s Guava Skyr Low-Fat Yogurt

(Spotted by Rachel C at Wegmans.)

Great Value Milk Chocolate S mores and Milk Chocolate Bars
Great Value Milk Chocolate S’mores and Milk Chocolate Bars
Great Value Dark Chocolate with Toffee and Dark Chocolate Bars
Great Value Dark Chocolate with Toffee and Dark Chocolate Bars

(Spotted by Rachel C at Walmart.)

Trader Joe s Tapas Style Artichoke Hearts
Trader Joe’s Tapas Style Artichoke Hearts

(Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

From the Ground Up Cauliflower Stars Sea Salt Pizza and Cheddar
From the Ground Up Cauliflower Stars (Sea Salt, Pizza, and Cheddar)
From the Ground Up Cauliflower Stalks Sea Salt and Cheddar
From the Ground Up Cauliflower Stalks (Sea Salt and Cheddar)
From the Ground Up Butternut Squash Pretzels
From the Ground Up Butternut Squash Pretzels

(Spotted by Erin K at Hy-Vee.)

Mt Olive Munchies Bread Butter Chips Pouch
Mt. Olive Munchies Bread & Butter Chips Pouch
Mt Olive Munchies Kosher Baby Dills Pouch
Mt. Olive Munchies Kosher Baby Dills Pouch
Mt Olive Munchies Kosher Dill Chips Pouch
Mt. Olive Munchies Kosher Dill Chips Pouch

(Spotted by Jarred at Publix.)

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SPOTTED: Friendly’s Limited Edition Summer Breeze Ice Cream

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Friendly s Limited Edition Summer Breeze Ice Cream

I’m glad this doesn’t have coconut ice cream, which would give it a coconut aroma, which would make it smell like an actual sunscreen aroma-filled summer breeze at the beach. (Spotted by Adam S 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: Burger King Mozzarella Sticks, Twix Shake, and French Toast Sandwiches

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BK Mozzarella Sticks

Burger King has rolled out three new products, none of which have the words “King” or “Crispy Chicken Sandwich” in their names. Okay, actually there are two new version of products it released previously and one new item.

Burger King’s Mozzarella Sticks feature mozzarella cheese coated in an Italian-style seasoned breading that deep fried until golden brown. It is served with a marinara dipping sauce. Also, these would’ve been nice to see on top of a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Burger King. This isn’t the first time the chain has offered mozzarella sticks.

A four-piece serving has 290 calories, 15 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 650 milligrams of sodium, 24 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 2 grams of sugar, and 11 grams of protein.

BK Twix Shake

Next, we have the Twix Shake, or as it is officially called, Vanilla Shake Made with Twix Pieces. It’s vanilla soft serve blended with Twix candy bar pieces that’s crowned with whipped topping.

It has 780 calories, 23 grams of fat, 15 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 gram of trans fat, 70 milligrams of cholesterol, 530 milligrams of sodium, 127 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 107 grams of sugar, and 16 grams of protein.

BK French Toast Sandwiches

Finally, you can start your morning with the fast food chain’s French Toast Sandwiches…again. They were originally sold back in 2006. The sandwiches feature fluffy eggs, a slice of American cheese, and your choice of sausage, bacon, or ham between two sweet, golden brown French toast slices.

The sausage version has 510 calories, 32 grams of fat, 12 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 gram of trans fat, 310 milligrams of cholesterol, 1230 milligrams of sodium, 30 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 10 grams of sugar, and 25 grams of protein.

The new products are available for a limited time at participating locations.

If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

(Image via Burger King.)

REVIEW: Cool Whip Mix-Ins Birthday Cake

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Cool Whip Mix Ins Birthday Cake

What is Cool Whip Mix-Ins Birthday Cake?

Cool Whip is the kind of product that you notice when it’s not there. No, not in the good “Oh, my God we don’t have any Cool Whip? This is a disaster!” kind of way. It’s the “Oh! We have real whipped cream instead of Cool Whip? Nice!” kind of way. Everyone wants the real thing but will be fine with the tub of Cool Whip that’s been sitting in the freezer since last Thanksgiving.

Kraft Heinz Foods is trying to change that by introducing new varieties of the ubiquitous dessert topping, and its latest is Cool Whip Mix-ins Birthday Cake.

How is it?

I didn’t know what to expect from this product. Birthday cake frosting can have an overpowering sweetness, and bad frosting always leaves a waxy residue on your tongue. Neither would be welcome on top of my pie. Plus, how will the sprinkles work in this context? Will I have a bunch of loose sprinkles in my mouth once the Cool Whip has dissolved? There’s a conspicuous lack of pie in my house right now, so I’ll have to try this eat this with a spoon. A finger would be more typical for me, but I decided to bring out the good silver for this review.

Cool Whip Mix Ins Birthday Cake Spooned

I think this Cool Whip would work just as well on top a piece of pie as a spoon (or finger) because its flavor is subtle enough not to overwhelm anything. It has a distinct taste that’s really reminiscent of a birthday cake but won’t turn your mom’s famous apple pie into a monstrous birthday-pie hybrid. The sprinkles are more than coloring but dissolve quickly and without any waxy residue.

Is there anything else you need to know?

There are a lot of new flavors popping up these days, and I’m getting a bit confused. What exactly is unicorn flavor? Is cotton candy flavor more than just sugar? And what’s the difference between cake batter and birthday cake flavor? More importantly, how do manufacturers decide what to call their new stylishly mysterious concoctions when there are so many options?

Cool Whip Mix Ins Birthday Cake Top

In this case, the Cool Whip people knew that one option was off the table: unicorn. You know why. C’ mon. I can’t be the only one thinking it. Cool Whip Birthday Cake Mix-ins is exactly what unicorn… excreta.. would look like.

Yes, unicorns are sacred, majestic, and importantly, not real animals, but they’re theoretically biological entities and need to undergo the natural biological processes such as waste removal. Now that I’ve put the thought in your head, enjoy Cool Whip Mix-ins Birthday Cake! It’s good!

Conclusion:

Cool Whip’s newest flavor threads the needle of being distinct enough from regular Cool Whip to be an enjoyable novelty without overpowering whichever dessert it’s topping.

Purchased Price: $1.84
Size: 8 oz. tub
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 tbsp) 25 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of sodium, 3 grams of carbohydrates, 2g of Total Sugars, 2 grams of added sugar, and 0 grams of protein.

REVIEW: Red Bull Summer Edition Beach Breeze

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Red Bull Summer Edition Beach Breeze

What is Red Bull Summer Edition Beach Breeze?

It’s a Red Bull. Thanks for reading the review, enjoy your summer folks!

How is it?

Ok, I’ll elaborate more, but Beach Breeze is unmistakably Red Bull.

It tastes like a sour Red Bull with an added coconut finish. The sour aspect is probably supposed to ape a fruit flavor, so I’d guess they were going for unripe pineapple?

Red Bull Summer Edition Beach Breeze Glass

If you’ve ever wondered what Red Bull’s attempt at a Pina Colada might taste like, this may be as close as you’ll get – a sour Red Bull with a fragrant artificial coconut aftertaste.

Is there anything else you need to know?

Red Bull Summer Edition Beach Breeze Ingredients List

I could be wrong about the pineapple. There’s no fruit listed in the chemical – pardon me, ingredient list. Perhaps I just tasted the “glycerol ester of wood rosin.” Mmm! It’s not officially summer until I’ve had some “glycerol ester of wood rosin.”

Red Bull Summer Edition Beach Breeze Alka Seltzer

And with that sarcastically said, we don’t need fake dyes in our energy drinks, but Beach Breeze’s color is super disappointing. This is a nitpick, but I poured this into one of my “fancy” beer glasses, expecting a cool light blue color and got what looked like the aftermath of a dissolved Alka-Seltzer tablet.

Conclusion:

I love Pina Colada, and coconut especially. The last thing I drank from the aforementioned beer glass was a delicious coconut stout. The coconut here is cheap and artificial. The pineapple is essentially an educated guess, and it’s a little too sour to really stick out amongst the handful of Red Bull flavors you’ll find next to this in the fridge. For example, I tried the Sugar Free Pear flavor a few days later, and it was much better.

In fairness, Beach Breeze gave me a little pep in my step. I didn’t sprout wings, and it didn’t “vitalize my body and mind,” but it was still kinda refreshing despite the “meh” flavor.

Purchased Price: $2.59
Size: 12 fl. oz.
Purchased at: Shop Rite
Rating: 4 out of 10
Nutrition Facts:: (1 Can) 160 calories, 0 grams of fat, 125 milligrams of sodium, 40 grams of carbohydrates, 38 grams of sugar, less than 1 gram of protein, 140% niacin, 120% vitamin B12, 365% vitamin B6, 70% pantothenic acid, and 114 milligrams of caffeine.

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