SPOTTED – 3/27/2019

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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.

Skinny Cow Viva Vanilla Snackers
Skinny Cow Viva Vanilla Snackers

(Spotted by Bob K at Giant Eagle.)

Kellogg s Marvel Spider Man Far From Home Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks
Kellogg’s Marvel Spider-Man Far From Home Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Spinato s Primavera Broccoli Crust Pizza
Spinato’s Primavera Broccoli Crust Pizza
Spinato s Aged Asiago Romano Mozzarella Broccoli Crust Pizza
Spinato’s Aged Asiago, Romano & Mozzarella Broccoli Crust Pizza
Spinato s Margherita Broccoli Crust Pizza
Spinato’s Margherita Broccoli Crust Pizza

There’s also a Mediterranean Supreme variety. (Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

Natalie s Orchid Island Juice Co Cold Pressed Holistic Juices Purify Resilient and Relax
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. Cold-Pressed Holistic Juices (Purify, Resilient, and Relax)

(Spotted by Jarred at Publix.)

Sprouts Brazilian Frozen Multigrain Cheese Rolls
Sprouts Brazilian Frozen Multigrain Cheese Rolls
Sprouts Brazilian Frozen Cheese Sticks
Sprouts Brazilian Frozen Cheese Sticks
Sprouts Veggie Rotini
Sprouts Veggie Rotini

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

Breyers Carb Smart Peanut Butter Frozen Dairy Dessert
Breyers Carb Smart Peanut Butter Frozen Dairy Dessert

(Spotted by Erin K at Hy-Vee.)

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: Wendy’s Parmesan Caesar Chicken Salad

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Parmesan Caesar Chicken Salad

Wendy’s has added a new salad to its menu — the Parmesan Caesar Chicken Salad.

It’s made fresh daily with romaine lettuce, grilled chicken breast, grape tomatoes, a three-cheese Italian blend (Asiago, Parmesan, and Romano), crunchy Parmesan crisps, and Wendy’s creamy Marzetti Simply Dressed Caesar Dressing.

The Parmesan Caesar Chicken Salad is available in a full-size option for $6.79 and a half-size for $4.79.

A full-size serving has 560 calories, 34 grams of fat, 14 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 180 milligrams of cholesterol, 1330 milligrams of sodium, 14 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of fiber, 6 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 Wendy’s.)

SPOTTED: Steve’s Ice Cream Sicilian Chocolate Cannoli and Spearmint Chocolate Brownie

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Steve s Ice Cream Sicilian Chocolate Cannoli
Steve’s Ice Cream Sicilian Chocolate Cannoli
Steve s Ice Cream Spearmint Chocolate Brownie
Steve’s Ice Cream Spearmint Chocolate Brownie

Hey! I also have grass-grazed milk in me. Twinsies! (Spotted by Sarah R at Safeway.)

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.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Arby’s New King’s Hawaiian Sandwiches

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Arby s New King s Hawaiian Sandwiches

Arby’s has three new sandwiches that utilize the chain’s sweet King’s Hawaiian buns.

The King’s Hawaiian Sweet & Spice Luau Chicken features a crispy buttermilk chicken fillet, pit smoked ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and a pineapple habanero mustard on a King’s Hawaiian bun. The sandwich has 710 calories, 29 grams of fat, 11 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 150 milligrams of cholesterol, 2050 milligrams of sodium, 69 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 22 grams of sugar, and 45 grams of protein.

The King’s Hawaiian Smokehouse Brisket has smoked brisket, smoked gouda, crispy onions, mayonnaise, and a Smoky Q Sauce on a King’s Hawaiian bun. It has 680 calories, 38 grams of fat, 15 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 135 milligrams of cholesterol, 1160 milligrams of sodium, 52 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 18 grams of sugar, and 36 grams of protein.

Finally, we come to the King’s Hawaiian Big Kahuna, which sounds and looks like the result of having the other two sandwiches in your hands while giving a boisterous standing ovation. It doesn’t have everything the other two have, but, if you think about it, if you’re clapping with sandwiches in your hands, you’re going to lose ingredients.

The Big Kahuna has a buttermilk chicken fillet, pit smoked ham, smoked brisket, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and a pineapple habanero mustard on a King’s Hawaiian bun. It has 860 calories, 39 grams of fat, 15 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 195 milligrams of cholesterol, 2380 milligrams of sodium, 69 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 22 grams of sugar, and 60 grams of protein.

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

(Image via Arby’s website.)

REVIEW: Burger King Bacon Cheesy Tots

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Burger King Bacon Cheesy Tots

What are the Burger King Bacon Cheesy Tots?

With the Bacon Cheesy Tots, Burger King is putting a new spin on a tried and true comfort food favorite.

Sorta’.

These spherical, fried potato discs might look like your average tots, but inside you’ll find a molten core of creamy cheese and several hearty chunks of crispy bacon. Or, at least, that’s what the marketing materials claim.

How are they?

Burger King Bacon Cheesy Tots 8 Pack

On the whole, the Bacon Cheesy Tots are tasty, but they ultimately feel like nothing more than a glorified breakfast menu side item. The exterior shells of the tots are nice and crispy (thank goodness, because there are few things in this world more lamentable than soggy tots), but the interior filling leaves a lot to be desired.

Burger King Bacon Cheesy Tots Innards

On the plus side, the tots do taste adequately cheesy — in case you were wondering, it appears to be cheddar-based — but the bacon ratio is sorely disappointing. In fact, on some tots you may only get a speck or a granule of bacon bits; and such inconsistency from tot to tot, I assure you, is truly maddening.

Is there anything else you need to know?

The general texture and mouthfeel of the products are quite satisfying, and the tots are certainly filling on an empty stomach. Alas, its taste isn’t all that distinct, and as the case with MANY Burger King items, the product is astoundingly salty. Just eight pieces will net you close to half a day’s worth of suggested sodium intake. Naturally, you’ll need a beverage nearby for this one — and your favorite in-house BK dipping sauce wouldn’t hurt, either.

Conclusion:

Burger King Bacon Cheesy Tots Innards Closeup

The lack of bacon is what really hurts this one. Granted, I wasn’t expecting the tots to be edible bacon pinatas or anything, but it certainly feels like modern science has progressed enough that far more chunks of pork can be engineered into the potato balls.

Furthermore, it would’ve been nice to see BK partner this one with some sort of sauce. A nice, mesquite BBQ blend, for example, would’ve given this product some added shelf-life. Still, considering the low price point and the high volume of product, there’s certainly an element of value to the tots; although unless you are REALLY strapped for cash, I wouldn’t exactly recommend going out of one’s way to experience this L-T-O snacker.

Purchased Price: $2.29
Size: 8 tots
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 330 calories; 14 grams of fat, 0 grams of total fat, 15 milligrams
of cholesterol, 1,020 milligrams of sodium, 41 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 2 grams of sugar and 10 grams of protein

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