REVIEW: Now and Later WTF and Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers WTF

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Now and Later WTF

If your taste buds like to play detective, there are two new mystery flavor candies from the Ferrara Candy Company — Now and Later WTF and Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers WTF. In these instances, the WTF doesn’t mean what the acronym has usually stood for — the World Taekwondo Federation. Instead, it asks, What The Flavor?

Now and Later WTF Closeup

Now and Later WTF consists of mixed fruit chews. Every piece is white, which, of course, gives no clues to what the flavors could be. It tastes as if there are four of them in the bag.

One is definitely pineapple, which is quite tasty. It’s not overly sweet, but I knew it was the tropical fruit the moment I put it into my mouth. Another one is watermelon, but it’s not as potent as a Jolly Rancher. As for the others, it’s either passion fruit, kiwi, or a strawberry Fruit Roll-Up, my taste buds can’t decide.

My taste buds also can’t recall the last time they’ve had Now and Later candy. They don’t remember how tough they are. “Hard Starburst” is what I’m going to start calling Now and Later from now on.

Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers WTF

Unlike, the Now and Later, the Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers WTF have color, which is a little disappointing. I wish they were transparent or white, making them look like albino snakes or gummy worm ghosts. But the colors do not give hints to what they may taste like. Also, unlike the Now and Later, the gummies are easier to eat.

Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers WTF Closeup

There seem to be three flavors. I’m positive one of them is peach because I love gummy peach rings and will never forget that taste. Another one, I think, is blue raspberry. And the last one, I believe, is lemon lime. Ugh. I’m a horrible flavor detective.

I’m a sucker for mystery products, but I’m a little disappointed by these. All the flavors, whatever some of them are, are tasty. But they all seem to be fruity varieties that have already been made. It would’ve been nice if there was at least one new or utterly wacky flavor (wasabi would’ve made me wail WTF).

I realize I should’ve started this review with a SPOILER ALERT because I might’ve ruined the mystery for all of you. It would be like me saying Avengers: Endgame involves [DELETED] going [DELETED], then they travel to [DELETED] in order to [DELETED], and then they figure out [DELETED]. Knowing that would’ve made you angry, like the Hulk in Endgame where he [DELETED] and ended up [DELETED].

A special thanks goes to TIB reader, and regular Spotted photo contributor, Robbie for sending me a bag of each candy.

Purchased Price: 2 for $4
Size: 5 oz. bags
Purchased at: Stripes (7-Eleven)
Rating: 6 out of 10 (Now and Later)
Rating: 7 out of 10 (Trolli)
Nutrition Facts: Now and Later (7 pieces) – 120 calories, 1 gram of fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 40 milligrams of sodium, 26 grams of carbohydrates, 18 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein. Trolli (8 pieces) – 100 calories, 0 grams of fat, 40 milligrams of sodium, 24 grams of carbohydrates, 14 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Wendy’s Made to Crave Chicken Sandwiches

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Wendy s Made to Crave Chicken Sandwiches

Wendy’s follow-up to its line of Made to Crave Cheeseburgers is a new range of Made to Crave Chicken Sandwiches. There are three in the lineup — Avocado BLT, S’Awesome Bacon Chicken, and Barbecue Chicken.

Avocado BLT features a grilled chicken fillet, muenster cheese, three strips of Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and a buttermilk ranch sauce on a warm and fluffy premium bun. It has a suggested price of $5.99.

The sandwich has 610 calories, 30 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 130 milligrams of cholesterol, 1240 milligrams of sodium, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, and 46 grams of protein.

The S’Awesome Bacon Chicken Sandwich is made with seasoned and breaded Homestyle chicken fillet, muenster cheese, three Applewood-smoked bacon strips, lettuce, tomatoes, and Wendy’s Side of S’Awesome sauce on a premium bun. This sandwich has a suggested price of $5.49.

This sandwich has 670 calories, 34 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 110 milligrams of cholesterol, 1530 milligrams of sodium, 54 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 8 grams of sugar, and 38 grams of protein.

Finally, there’s the Barbecue Chicken Sandwich that comes with a spicy chicken fillet, muenster cheese, crispy fried onions, pickles, and a sweet and smoky Kansas City-style barbecue sauce on a premium bun. You can get it for $5.49.

It has 650 calories, 26 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 80 milligrams of cholesterol, 1580 milligrams of sodium, 69 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 14 grams of sugar, and 34 grams of protein.

While the sandwiches are advertised with different chicken fillets, you can swap one for another. Also, Wendy’s would probably want us to mention that those fillets are all white meat chicken with no artificial flavors, preservatives, or colors from artificial sources.

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

(Image via Wendy’s.)

SPOTTED – 5/1/2019

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Here are some interesting new and limited edition 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.

Dietz Watson Honey Maple Dietz Nuts Meat Bites
Dietz & Watson Honey Maple Dietz Nuts Meat Bites

(Spotted by Dorothy at Giant Eagle)

Nestle Drumstick Triple Chocolate King Size Cones
Nestle Drumstick Triple Chocolate King Size Cones

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Alfaro s Artesano Bakery Sausage Rolls
Alfaro’s Artesano Bakery Sausage Rolls

(Spotted by @ReneBarba89 at Winco.)

Marketside Gourmet Candy Swril Popcorn
Marketside Gourmet Candy Swirl Popcorn
Marketside Dipped Snickerdoodle Cookies
Marketside Dipped Snickerdoodle Cookies

(Spotted by Bob K at Walmart.)

Signature Select Diced Mango in 100 Juice
Signature Select Diced Mango in 100% Juice

(Spotted by Sarah R at Safeway.)

Sam s Club Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Explosion Take Bake Pizza
Sam’s Club Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Explosion Take & Bake Pizza

(Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

Nature s Earthly Choice Great Day Mediterranean Bean Bowl
Nature’s Earthly Choice Great Day Mediterranean Bean Bowl
Earthly Choice Great Day Burrito Bowl Beans and Brown Rice and Caribbean Bean Bowl Black Beans
Earthly Choice Great Day Burrito Bowl and Caribbean Bean Bowl

(Spotted by Jarred at Walmart.)

H E B Sweet Jalapeno Cheese Puffs
H-E-B Sweet Jalapeno Cheese Puffs
H E B Cheddar Cheese Puffs
H-E-B Cheddar Cheese Puffs

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

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.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Popeyes Cajun Sparkle Boneless Wings & Tots

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Popeyes 5 cajun sparkle

Popeyes newest limited time offering is the Cajun Sparkle Boneless Wings & Tots combo.

The menu item features a serving of all white meat chicken boneless wings and a side of tater tots sprinkled with Popeyes’ peppery and garlicky Cajun Sparkle seasoning. The combo also comes with a biscuit and a Cajun Sparkle dipping sauce.

The offer is available at participating locations.

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

(Image via Popeyes.)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Starbucks Dragon Drink

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Starbucks Dragon Drink

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

Starbucks’ new summer menu has hit stores this week. Its highlight is the social media-friendly Dragon Drink. It’s a combination of the mango and Dragonfruit flavors in the returning Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refreshers (click here to read our review) with creamy coconutmilk.

A grande-sized Dragon Drink has 130 calories, 3 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 60 milligrams of sodium, 26 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 23 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein. It also has 45-55 milligrams of caffeine.

Starbucks’ 2019 summer drink menu also includes three returning Frappuccino flavors — S’mores, Mocha Cookie Crumble, and Caramel Ribbon Crunch.

If you’re looking for something to eat, Starbucks also has two new lunch options — the Crispy Grilled Cheese and Baja Black Bean Veggie Wrap.

Starbucks Crispy Grilled Cheese and Baja Black Bean Veggie Wrap

The sandwich features a three-cheese blend in between buttery, toasted sourdough bread. The wrap has black beans, salsa slaw, and mixed veggie in a tortilla wrap.

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

(Image via Starbucks.)

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