SPOTTED: Reese’s Ice Cream Cake (2019)

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Reese s Ice Cream Cake 2019

The ice cream cake, which should not be confused with the one Friendly’s puts out, features chocolate ice cream with chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and a layer of Reese’s peanut butter, whipped icing, and chocolate drizzle. This one is made by Rich Products and is available at select grocery stores nationwide — Publix, ShopRite, Giant Martin’s, Giant Landover, Food Lion, and more. (Spotted by Debra G at Star Market.)

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REVIEW: Rockstar Pure Zero TMGS Twist

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Rockstar Pure Zero TMGS Twist

What is Rockstar Pure Zero TMGS Twist?

Rockstar Pure Zero TMGS Twist is the latest Pure Zero variety from Rockstar Energy. It is the sequel to the delicious Pure Zero TMGS, whose flavor features four fruits — tangerine, mango, guava, and strawberry. This energy drink has all of that, but also a twist, which I will not spoil yet.

It’s lime.

How is it?

With the first sip, it has that wonderful tropical flavor that TMGS has. But then the lime quickly kicks in. No disrespect to the green citrus fruit because it makes tortilla chips and my McDonald’s Southwest Salad tasty, but it gets in the way of the fruits I really want to taste. The lime is not a backup singer in this energy drink. It’s also not part of a choir. It’s the Beyoncé of the beverage. It stands out and you can’t avoid it.

With that said, it’s a pleasant, refreshing, and heart rate-rising beverage, thanks to the 240 milligrams of sweet caffeine, but if you were to give me the option between original TMGS and TMGS Twist, I’d pick the former. But between TMGS Twist and other flavors in the Pure Zero line, I’d probably choose the one with Beyoncé most of the time.

If you’re not familiar with the Pure Zero line, they have no sugar and zero calories, but, like TMGS, this also doesn’t taste like a zero sugar, zero calorie energy drink. But if you drink it warm, then all the artificial sweeteners come into play.

Is there anything else you need to know?

Rockstar Pure Zero TMGS Twist Orange

While the original TMGS was pink in color, TMGS Twist is orange. I also wasted a few minutes of my life wondering what color pink and green (for lime) would make. It’s not orange. It turns out it’s gray. Yum.

As of publication, it’s an ampm (yup, that’s the correct spelling) exclusive, but I imagine it’ll end up in other stores later because it’s too good to keep it locked with one regional convenience store chain that seems to get exclusivity with Rockstar flavors regularly.

Conclusion:

Rockstar Pure Zero TMGS Twist is another great flavor from the energy drink company. While I do enjoy it, again, I like it ever so slightly less than the original TMGS.

Thanks to TIB reader Rene B for sending me a can.

Purchased Price: $2.79
Size: 16-ounce can
Purchased at: ampm
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (8 ounces) 0 calories, 0 grams of fat, 100 milligrams of sodium, 0 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.

SPOTTED (FROZEN TREATS EDITION) – 5/22/2019

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Here are some interesting new treats found in the frozen food aisle by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Jonny Pops Strawberry Chocolate Cream
Jonny Pops Strawberry Chocolate & Cream

(Spotted by Sarah R at Target.)

Yasso Snacks Buddies Party Animal Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Yasso Snacks Buddies Party Animal Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Yasso Snacks Buddies Mint Cookie Chums Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Yasso Snacks Buddies Mint Cookie Chums Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Yasso Snack Buddies Strawbuddy Lemonade Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Yasso Snack Buddies Strawbuddy Lemonade Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Yasso Snack Buddies Fudge Space Chip Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Yasso Snack Buddies Fudge Space Chip Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars

(Spotted by Olivia C at Target and Amanda Y at Target.)

Annie s Homegrown Organic Fruit Juice Pops Cheerful Cherry
Annie’s Homegrown Organic Fruit Juice Pops Cheerful Cherry
Annie s Homegrown Organic Fruit Juice Pops Grapes Galore
Annie’s Homegrown Organic Fruit Juice Pops Grapes Galore

(Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

Kingston Fruit Bars Made with Coconut Water Tropical Mango
Kingston Fruit Bars Made with Coconut Water Tropical Mango
Kingston Fruit Bars Made with Coconut Water Creamy Coconut
Kingston Fruit Bars Made with Coconut Water Creamy Coconut

(Spotted by Jarred at Walmart.)

Phillyswirl Swirl Stix Cotton Candy
Phillyswirl Swirl Stix Cotton Candy

Not a new flavor, but if you like the cotton candy one, you can go crazy with this box. (Spotted by Rachel C at Walmart.)

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SPOTTED: Fillows Creme Filled Cereal (Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll and Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme)

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Fillows Creme Filled Cereal Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll and Hershey s Cookies n Creme

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

A Kellogg’s Krave kompetitor? Kool. (Spotted by @DaleMethod at Walmart.)

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Arby’s Bacon ‘N Brisket Beef ‘N Cheddar

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Arby s Bacon N Brisket Beef N Cheddar

Arby’s has once again smooshed its meats together to make a new sandwich. This time it’s the Bacon ‘N Brisket Beef ‘N Cheddar.

As you can tell from its name, the menu item features bacon (pepper bacon to be specific), smoked brisket, roast beef, and cheddar cheese sauce. What the sandwich also has that can’t be gleaned from its name are red ranch sauce and a classic onion roll.

The meaty sandwich has 760 calories, 41 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 1.5 gram of trans fat, 135 milligrams of cholesterol, 2120 milligrams of sodium, 47 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 10 grams of sugar, and 51 grams of protein.

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

(Image via Arby’s.)

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