FAST FOOD NEWS: Mtn Dew Sweet Lightning at KFC

Mtn Dew Sweet Lightning

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

Yum Brands’ Taco Bell has had a couple of exclusive Mtn Dew flavors — Baja Blast and Sangria Blast. Now its sister brand, KFC, has its own Mtn Dew — Sweet Lightning.

The photo above was sent in by reader Jason G and according to the dispenser the yellow-orange-colored Dew is “charged with natural & artificial sweet peach & smooth honey.” The KFC-exclusive flavor started popping up about a month ago according to this post on Reddit.

If you’ve tried it or seen it at your local KFC, let us know in the comments.

SPOTTED: Limited Edition Red White & Blueberry Pop-Tarts

Red White  Blueberry Pop Tarts 16 Pack

Limited Edition Red White  Blueberry Pop Tarts 8 Pack

The list of patriotic Pop-Tarts has grown. This joins Red, White & Berry Pop-Tarts and Red White & Cherry Pop-Tarts. (Spotted by John R at Market Basket and Megan E at Jewel Osco.)

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REVIEW: Chuck E. Cheese Unicorn Churros

Chuck E Cheese Unicorn Churros

What are Chuck E. Cheese Unicorn Churros?

They’re Chuck E.’s (actually technically Ronnie the Unicorn’s) standard issue churros but dusted with colorful, flavored sugar. They’re baked, not deep fried. The sugar flavors are cherry, sour apple, and blue raspberry.

How are they?

Solidly mediocre.

Chuck E Cheese Unicorn Churros Innards

First and foremost, the churro itself is really doughy. Because it’s baked, it doesn’t quite have a crispy exterior. On the bright side, there was no oil residue in the paper container whatsoever. Second, the familiar candy flavors created a high bar that these unicorn churros didn’t quite meet.

Chuck E Cheese Unicorn Churros Sugar

I started with the sour apple first because the neon green intrigued me. I expected a candy-like pucker, but all I got was an apple-flavored taste that wasn’t sour at all.

Next, I moved onto the cherry. This tasted like a standard cinnamon sugar churro. There was no cherry flavor whatsoever. Zilch. Nada! Part of me was somewhat relieved because cherry can taste super artificial.

Chuck E Cheese Unicorn Churros with Regular Churros 2

I unintentionally saved the best for last — blue raspberry. This was the most flavorful of the trio. It had a familiar blue raspberry Jolly Rancher-like flavor, but it was still pretty subdued.

Is there anything else you need to know?

Because an order of churros comes with four pieces, but there are only three flavors, you get two cherry ones. If I had the option of choosing, I’d go with another blue raspberry one.

Conclusion:

Chuck E Cheese Unicorn Churros 2

I think 6-year-old me, who had my birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese, would have loved it. Fast forward 20+ years, adult Tiffany thinks that like most unicorn-themed foods, it’s all hype and no substance.

Purchased Price: $3.99
Size: 4-piece order
Rating: 4 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: Not Listed

SPOTTED (TRADER JOE’S EDITION) – 5/13/2019

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

Trader Joe s Patio Potato Chips
Trader Joe’s Patio Potato Chips
Trader Joe s Oat  Greek Yogurt Sandwich Cookies
Trader Joe’s Oat & Greek Yogurt Sandwich Cookies

Trader Joe s Sparkling Watermelon JuiceTrader Joe’s Sparkling Watermelon Juice[/caption]

Trader Joe s spiced Chai Black Tea Concentrate
Trader Joe’s Spiced Chai Black Tea Concentrate
Trader Joe s Cold Brew Coconut Cream Latte Original
Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Coconut Cream Latte Original
Trader Joe s Cold Brew Coconut Cream Latte Caramel Spice
Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Coconut Cream Latte Caramel Spice

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

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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BACK ON SHELVES: Lay’s Crispy Taco Potato Chips (2019)

Lay s Crispy Taco Potato Chips  2019

Welcome back, Lay’s Crispy Taco Potato Chips! Here’s our review of them from 2017. (Spotted by Matt K at Circle K.)

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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