SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 10/12/2018

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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.

Haribo Sour Cubes

Haribo Sour Cubes

(Spotted by Rachel C at Walmart.)

Eagle Brand Borden Maple Condensed Milk

Eagle Brand Borden Maple Condensed Milk

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Market Street.)

Trolli Sour Brite Bats Cats and Rats

Trolli Sour Brite Bats, Cats and Rats

(Spotted by Sylvia at Dollar Tree.)

Sprouts Cinnamon Eggnog Pumpkin Pie and Candy Cane Gelato

Sprouts Cinnamon Eggnog, Pumpkin Pie, and Candy Cane Gelato

(Spotted by Rachel C at Sprouts.)

V8+Hydrate Strawberry Cucumber Coconut Watermelon and Orange Grapefruit

V8+Hydrate (Strawberry Cucumber, Coconut Watermelon, and Orange Grapefruit)

(Spotted by Carla at Safeway.)

Sprouts Bulk Foods Dark Chocolate Cocoa Dusted Chili Pepper Almonds

Sprouts Bulk Foods Dark Chocolate Cocoa Dusted Chili Pepper Almonds

Sprouts Bulk Foods Blueberry Medley

Sprouts Bulk Foods Blueberry Medley

Sprouts Turmeric Roasted Almonds

Sprouts Turmeric Roasted Almonds

Sprouts Bulk Pumpkin Spice Almonds

Sprouts Bulk Pumpkin Spice Almonds

Hayden Valley Holiday Spice Mix

Hayden Valley Holiday Spice Mix

Sprouts Bulk Foods Gummi Pumpkins

Sprouts Bulk Foods Gummi Pumpkins

Sprouts Fall Mini Gummi Worms 18MSSPR

Sprouts Fall Mini Gummi Worms

(Spotted by MS at Sprouts.)

Popcornopolis Frosted Kettle Popcorn

Popcornopolis Frosted Kettle Popcorn

(Spotted by MS at Sprouts.)

Zone Perfect Limited Edition Peppermint Bark Nutrition Bars

Zone Perfect Limited Edition Peppermint Bark Nutrition Bars

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Palmer Yummie Mummies

Palmer Yummie Mummies

(Spotted by Sylvia at Dollar Tree.)

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.

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Great Value Danish Butter Cookie Flavored Coffee Creamer

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Great Value Danish Butter Cookie Flavored Coffee Creamer

It never occurred to me that this could be something in my life. But now that I know it exists, I want it in my life. I want it in my coffee. (Spotted by Kayla L at Walmart.)

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QUICK REVIEW: Brach’s Unicorn Horns and Dragon’s Teeth Candy Corn

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Brach's Unicorn Horns Fruity Candy Corn

What are Brach’s Unicorn Horns and Dragon’s Teeth Candy Corn?

Brach’s has joined the unicorn fad with its new Unicorn Horns Fruity Candy Corn, which has five different flavors in pastel colors.

Brach's Dragon's Teeth Candy Corn

Also joining the party is Dragon’s Teeth Candy Corn, which has yellow and brown candies that taste like chocolate, and red and white candies that taste like strawberry.

How are they?

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Let’s start with the Unicorn Horns. Although it says there are five fruity flavors, it doesn’t identify what those flavors are. The yellow and lighter orange are obviously lemon and orange. The darker orange is either mango or melon. The pink might be strawberry? And I assume the purple is grape, but I can’t taste that.

These aren’t plain fruit flavors; they’re more of a fruit and cream. The yellow and both oranges have a satisfying taste, and the yellow is noticeably softer than the other colors. The pink is OK, but I don’t care for the purple. Overall, though, it’s a delightful candy amalgamation, in part for the kitsch factor.

Brach's Dragon's Teeth Candy Corn 2

Now for the Dragon’s Teeth. (It’s just one dragon, apparently.) The chocolate ones taste the same as the Harvest Corn (formerly known as Indian Corn). The strawberry ones have a decidedly artificial flavor; I would have guessed it was cherry. Unlike the Unicorn Horns, there is no creaminess to it. It’s an OK combination.

Is there anything else I need to know?

The Unicorn Horns have a disclaimer that “no unicorns were harmed in the making of this product.” There is no such disclaimer for the Dragon’s Teeth. So I’m guessing Brach’s actually had to slay the dragon.

Conclusion:

I liked Brach’s Unicorn Horns more than I expected. They remind me of the Starburst Candy Corn from a few years ago. But you can take a pass on the Dragon’s Teeth.

Purchased Price: $1.69 each
Size: 9 oz. bags
Purchased at: Smith’s (Kroger)
Rating: 7 out of 10 (Unicorn Horns)
Rating: 5 out of 10 (Dragon’s Teeth)
Nutrition Facts: (15 pieces) Unicorn Horns – 110 calories, 0 grams of fat, 60 milligrams of sodium, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 23 grams of sugar (including 23 grams of added sugars), and 0 grams of protein. Dragon’s Teeth – 110 calories, 0 grams of fat, 60 milligrams of sodium, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 21 grams of sugar (including 21 grams of added sugars), and 0 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Thins

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Dunkin Donuts Original Blend Coffee Thins

Other flavors were announced at the Sweet & Snacks Expo in May, like Pumpkin Spice, Peppermint Mocha, and Caramel, but this one was the only one I saw. If you’ve seen the others, let us know in the comments. (Spotted by Marvo 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.

QUICK REVIEW: Krispy Kreme Trick-Or-Treat Doughnut

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Krispy Kreme Trick or Treat Doughnut

What is the Krispy Kreme Trick-Or-Treat Doughnut?

Krispy Kreme’s new deep-fried homage to trick-or-treating. An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in salted caramel icing and topped with pieces of Snickers, Twix, and M&M’s Mini’s.

How is it?

Krispy Kreme Trick or Treat Doughnut 2

When you take the already terrific Krispy Kreme OG and cover it in caramel and candy, it seems like something that would be pretty damn hard to mess up, and KK delivered a nearly perfect ode to the best part of Halloween.

The doughnut is dipped in caramel icing and is drizzled with even more of it, laying a solid foundation for the sugary overload of this spooked out treat. The pieces of Snickers bring a mild peanut flavor while the M&M’s provide a solid toothy chomp that plays nicely with the soft, fluffy yeast doughnut.

I don’t get much Twix shortbread flavor, but the ample amounts of caramel help fill the void of a Twix-y experience. But I can’t imagine the cookie would have maintained its texture too well if there had been more of it anyway.

Krispy Kreme Trick or Treat Doughnut 4

The doughnut as a whole is very sweet, but I would expect nothing less from something that should remind me of the annual cascading sugar highs I experience on October 31.

Is there anything else I need to know?

When put into the microwave, all of the candy components and caramel melt into a gooey somewhat unidentifiable glob of hot sweetness. This is one of the rare situations where I wouldn’t recommend heating the doughnut. It has a better flavor and texture straight from the case.

Conclusion:

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The Krispy Kreme Trick-Or-Treat Doughnut isn’t the most creative one in the world, but trick-or-treating really means one thing — candy. And if you’re going to make a doughnut to honor the late October tradition, there’s only one way to do it, and this is it.

Purchased Price: $1.89
Size: N/A
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 370 calories, 16 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 200 milligrams of sodium, 53 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 36 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.

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