FAST FOOD NEWS: Jack in the Box Spicy Chicken Strips

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Jack in the Box Spicy Chicken Strips

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

Jack in the Box has added Spicy Chicken Strips to its menu.

They’re made with 100% all-white meat chicken and a crunchy breading that has, according to Jack in the Box, an irresistible kick. It also comes with your choice of dipping sauce.

They’re available a la carte in 2-, 3-, and 5-piece orders, but Jack is offering a special combo that comes with three pieces, a small fries, and a small drink for $4.99.

A 3-piece order has 450 calories, 20 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, 4.5 grams of trans fat (seriously?), 70 milligrams of cholesterol, 1970 milligrams of sodium, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 2 grams of sugar, and 30 grams of protein.

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

(Image via Jack in the Box.)

SPOTTED: Limited Edition Laffy Taffy Gone Bananas!

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Limited Edition Laffy Taffy Gone Bananas

Laffy Taffy would probably want me to let you know this banana-only bag is available for just $1 at Dollar Tree stores nationwide since that’s what the glossy card that was sent with the Gone Bananas! sample I received from them says. #bananacandy4ever (Spotted by Sylvia at Dollar Tree.)

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SPOTTED: Pepsi Mango, Pepsi Lime, and Pepsi Berry (2019)

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Pepsi Mango 2019

Pepsi Lime 2019

Pepsi Berry

Welcome back, Pepsi Lime! Hello, Pepsi Mango, who I assume is related to Pepsi Next Paradise Mango! And, nice to meet you, Pepsi Berry, who I hope is Pepsi Blue! (Spotted by Dawn S and Jade H at Walmart.)

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SPOTTED: Limited Edition Dr Pepper Dark Berry

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Limited Edition Dr Pepper Dark Berry

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

Dark Berry would’ve been a good flavor for a Batman movie. I guess it could be brought back if the Batman movie franchise is rebooted for the umpteenth time. (Spotted by RaveGyrl at Jewel Osco.)

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REVIEW: Heinz Kranch Saucy Sauce

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Heinz Kranch Saucy Sauce

What is Heinz Kranch Saucy Sauce?

Standing proudly as Heinz’s latest crazy condiment mashup, this special saucy sauce combines two of America’s favorite condiments – ketchup and ranch dressing – and puts them into a single, convenient squeeze bottle.

How is it?

As much as I loved the taste and novelty of Mayochup, I can’t seem to get behind Kranch in the same way. On the surface, both agglomerations sound like solid, if not slightly-too-similar ideas. Mayonnaise is an integral ingredient in ranch dressing, and both spreads have long-standing reputations as all-purpose accoutrements.

The problem is that Kranch’s practical applications are much more limited than Mayochup’s. I like ketchup. I like ranch. Even so, I can’t think of many foods I would enjoy with both ketchup and ranch.

Heinz Kranch Saucy Sauce Plated

Although Kranch doesn’t taste bad, per se, I could never figure out a single food I liked it on. It was too ketchup-esque to use as a dip for fresh veggies, but also too much like salad dressing to make a good sidekick for chicken nuggets and alphabet fries. I didn’t like it as salad dressing and thought it made a terrible sandwich spread.

Heinz Kranch Saucy Sauce Chicken Nugget

Is there anything else you should know?

Since this is now Heinz’s fourth take on mixing condiments that everybody has at home and calling it something new, I’m beginning to think the company is just on a quest to dominate shelf-space in the condiment aisle. At this rate, grocery stores are going to have to carve out a special enclave for the growing saucy sauce family.

Conclusion:

Given its limited applications and simple composition, Kranch doesn’t deserve the space it’ll hog in your refrigerator. Rather than buying this, I’d recommend saving your $3.00 and mixing some ketchup and ranch at home.

Purchased Price: $2.98
Purchased at: Walmart
Size: 19 fl. oz.
Rating: 4 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 tablespoons) 100 calories, 10 grams of total fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 170 milligrams of sodium, 3 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 3 grams of total sugars, 2 grams of added sugars, 0 grams of protein.

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