QUICK REVIEW: Monster Pacific Punch Energy Juice

Monster Pacific Punch Energy Juice

What is the Monster Pacific Punch Energy Juice?

It’s a tropical fruit punch-flavored Monster Energy Juice that comes in a can that looks like the textbook margins of that person in the back of the class who’s great at drawing, but not good at paying attention in class.

It has more fruit than a Carmen Miranda hat (Google her). There’s orange juice concentrate, apple juice concentrate, raspberry juice concentrate, guava puree, cherry juice concentrate, pineapple juice concentrate, and passionfruit juice concentrate.

How is it?

I wondered how similar this would taste to Monster’s Pipeline Punch – one of my favorite Monster Energy flavors – because they both are tropical fruit punch. After drinking both, Pacific Punch leans more towards what most taste buds would associate with fruit punch. Think of it as carbonated Hawaiian Punch that’ll punch your heart with 160 milligrams of sweet, sweet caffeine per can.

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Pipeline Punch tastes more “tropical” to me than Pacific Punch, but I enjoy both equally. I don’t know if this is a permanent addition to the Monster Juice lineup, but I hope it is because it’s really tasty.

Is there anything else I need to know?

It smells like a red popsicle.

I said it before, and I’ll say it again. Energy drink companies are getting really good at making their energy drinks not taste like energy drinks. And Pacific Punch is no exception. It was super easy to drink.

Conclusion:

Another great job by Monster Energy. If you want a fruit punch with a caffeinated kick, Monster Pacific Punch is what you should be drinking.

Purchased Price: $1.99
Size: 16 oz. can
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (16 oz.) 220 calories, 0 grams of fat, 80 milligrams of sodium, 54 grams of carbohydrates, 52 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Jack in the Box Blue Cheese & Bacon Ribeye Burger

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

Jack in the Box has brought back its Ribeye Burgers. Well, one of them and it’s slightly different from what it was last year. But the chain also introduced a new variety — Blue Cheese & Bacon — which replaces the Havarti & Grilled Onion.

The Blue Cheese & Bacon Ribeye Burger features 100 percent premium ribeye beef, blue cheese, and grilled onions on a toasted potato bun.

It has 650 calories, 40 grams of fat, 14 grams of saturated fat, 1.5 gram of trans fat, 100 milligrams of cholesterol, 1220 milligrams of sodium, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 6 grams of sugar, and 35 grams of protein.

The returning All-American Ribeye Burger comes with the same provolone cheese, spring mix, tomato, mayonnaise, and potato bun as the 2017 version. But instead of red onions, the 2018 version appears to comes with chopped white onions.

If you’ve tried the new Blue Cheese & Bacon Ribeye Burger, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Jack in the Box.)

COMING SOON: Creamy Snickers Bars

Mars Creamy SNICKERS Singles Open Bars

Mars’ upcoming Creamy Snickers Bars replace the crunch of nuts that Snickers bars are known for with the creaminess of nut butters.

The new candy bars feature a thick layer of freshly ground, creamy nut butter on top a layer of caramel, all of which is coated with milk chocolate. Three varieties will be available — Almond Butter, Peanut Butter, and Maple Almond Butter.

The new bars won’t be hitting shelves until January 2019, but they’ll be available nationwide. When they do come out, they’ll be available in Single (1.4 ounce), Share (2.8 ounce), and Stand Up Pouch (7.7 ounce) sizes.

(Image via Mars.)

QUICK REVIEW: Limited Edition Celebrate Mickey Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies

Limited Edition Celebrate Mickey Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies

What is the Limited Edition Celebrate Mickey Birthday Cake Oreo?

Mickey Mouse is a nonagenarian! And much like my nonagenarian mother, he’s still going strong. To celebrate, Oreo has taken its chocolate Birthday Cake cookies – which have been on shelves since 2012 – and stamped birthday images on them in honor of the world’s most famous mouse.

We’ve got a party horn with tiny Mickeys bursting forth, Mickey in a party hat, and the number 90 with floating Mickeys. The other side is the traditional Oreo pattern.

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How is it?

If you like Oreo’s chocolate Birthday Cake flavor, you’ll like these. The only difference is the patterns on the top.

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If you haven’t had Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies before, they’re a slight twist on the original. Identical chocolate wafers. Softer crème filling with that comforting cake batter aroma and flavor – almond, butter, and vanilla. Brightly-colored confetti speckles make them festive.

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Personally, I love Birthday Cake Oreo, so the Mickey iterations were fine by me. I wanted to ding them points-wise for not bringing anything new to the table other than the visuals, but I couldn’t do it. They’re just too tasty.

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Is there anything else I need to know?

Nonagenarian means a very, very rich mouse in his 90s. Or an elderly woman full of advice I didn’t ask for.

Conclusion:

Good (if familiar) cookie. Cute Mickey Mouse. What’s not to love here?

Purchased Price: $4.99
Size: 15.25 oz. bag
Purchased at: Key Food
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 cookies) 140 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 85 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of dietary fiber, 13 grams of total sugars, 13 grams of added sugars and less than 1 gram of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 10/3/2018

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.

365 Everyday Value Limited Edition Maple Cookie Thins

365 Everyday Value Limited Edition Maple Cookie Thins

365 Everyday Value Limited Edition Apple Cider Cookie Thins

365 Everyday Value Limited Edition Apple Cider Cookie Thins

(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)

H E B Limited Edition Cinnamon Spice Crisps

H-E-B Limited Edition Cinnamon Spice Crisps

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

Walmart Candy Corn Cupcakes

Walmart Candy Corn Cupcakes

(Spotted by John R at Walmart.)

H E B Smoked Salmon  Organic Scottish Style and Hatch Pepper

H-E-B Smoked Salmon (Organic, Scottish Style, and Hatch Pepper)

H E B Smoked Salmon  Nova and Lemon Pepper

H-E-B Smoked Salmon (Nova and Lemon Pepper)

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

Dole Fresh Savory Balsamic Organic Kit

Dole Fresh Savory Balsamic Organic Kit

Dole Fresh Caesar Organic Kit

Dole Fresh Caesar Organic Kit

Dole Fresh Sweet Citrus Organic Kit

Dole Fresh Sweet Citrus Organic Kit

Dole Fresh Apple Dijon Organic Kit

Dole Fresh Apple Dijon Organic Kit

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

Tyson Hash Brown Flavored Chicken Nuggets

(Spotted by Deborah S at H-E-B.)

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