SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Trader Joe’s Hot Cocoa Organic Frosted Toaster Pastries

Trader Joe s Hot Cocoa Organic Frosted Toaster Pastries

Not the most appetizing toaster pastry box image I’ve seen. It looks like a leather wallet. (Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

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QUICK REVIEW: Ghost Pepper Chex Mix

Ghost Pepper Chex Mix

What is it?

After discontinuing the “really freaking hot” Hot & Spicy variety, Chex Mix is back with a new “scary hot” Ghost Pepper flavor.

How is it?

Chex Mix is my all time favorite snack (they’re all good, except Bold Party), so naturally, I’m a fan.

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Ghost Pepper Chex Mix smells and even faintly tastes like Honey BBQ Twist Fritos, which are underrated and delicious. That was a welcome surprise because I had no idea what I was in for.

I’ll be honest. I was expecting torturous heat. I like spicy food, but any time I tell people that they tell me I’m a wimp for liking foods that barely register on the Scoville Scale.

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While these aren’t in the ballpark of those Paqui Carolina Reaper chips, they’re still pretty hot. Are they “scary hot” like the bag says? Not really.

Is there anything else I need to know?

These get you with an all-encompassing mouth heat. It’s not just gonna get you in the back of the throat. My lips burned, but at no point was I running for the milk.

They lose a bit of that initial BBQ-like flavor as the heat grows, but they’re still tasty. I also felt a soft burn for a good 15 minutes after eating them.

I only ate about two handfuls before I stopped. I’m not sure that’s even a full serving, so these could very well continue to build to the point they become unbearable if you eat too much.

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Oh, and in case you were wondering, you get all the standard Chex Mix favorites represented – Chex, Pretzels (windows and circles), Pumpernickel Bagel Chips and Breadsticks.

Conclusion:

If you like spicy food and Chex Mix, these are a no-brainer purchase. Don’t be afraid, as I’m not even positive these are hotter than the Doritos Blaze chips.

I like it, but Ghost Pepper is not a Chex Mix flavor I can polish off like I usually would, so I’ll personally never repurchase them.

They ultimately just made me yearn for a Honey BBQ Chex Mix variety.

Purchased Price: $3.19
Size: 8.75 oz. bag
Purchased at: ShopRite
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1/2 cup) 130 calories, 4 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 200 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (FALL EDITION) – 9/13/2018

Here are some new fall products or products with redesigns found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

Little Debbie Fall Nutty Buddy Dark

Little Debbie Fall Nutty Buddy Dark

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Ghirardelli Squares Premium Chocolate Fall Assortment

Ghirardelli Squares Premium Chocolate Fall Assortment

Bourbon Caramel pushes out Dark Chocolate 60% Cacao. (Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

White Pumpkin Pie M M s Share Size

White Pumpkin Pie M&M’s Share Size

Oooh, a new size. (Spotted by David P at Turkey Hill Markets.)

Nestle Coffee mate Natural Bliss Pumpkin Spice Creamer

Nestle Coffee-mate Natural Bliss Pumpkin Spice Creamer

Oooh, a new size. (Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Archer Farms Limited Edition Maple Pecan Caramel Corn

Archer Farms Limited Edition Maple Pecan Caramel Corn

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Superior on Main Harvest Sprinkle Vanilla Cake Cookies

Superior on Main Harvest Sprinkle Vanilla Cake Cookies

Superior on Main Dulce de Leche Iced Cake Cookies

Superior on Main Dulce de Leche Iced Cake Cookies

(Spotted by John R at Hannaford.)

Fresh Success The Original Caramel Apple Wrap

Fresh Success The Original Caramel Apple Wrap

(Spotted by Caitlin J at Walmart.)

Blue Moon Brewer s Select Harvest Pumpkin Wheat

Blue Moon Brewer’s Select Harvest Pumpkin Wheat

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES (BAKED GOODS EDITION) – 9/12/2018

Here are some interesting new baked goods found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Archer Farms Fabulous Chocolate Chunk Brownie Bar and Rockslide Caramel Brownie Bar

Archer Farms Fabulous Chocolate Chunk Brownie Bar and Rockslide Caramel Brownie Bar

Archer Farms Boston Cream Donuts and Caramel Custard Filled Donuts

Archer Farms Boston Cream Donuts and Caramel Custard Filled Donuts

Archer Farms Boston Creme Donuts and Cookies  n Creme Filled Donuts

Archer Farms Boston Creme Donuts and Cookies ‘n Creme Filled Donuts

Archer Farms Limited Edition Rustic Apple Tarts

Archer Farms Limited Edition Rustic Apple Tarts

Archer Farms Limited Edition Apple Crisp Cookie Cups

Archer Farms Limited Edition Apple Crisp Cookie Cups

Archer Farms Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Archer Farms Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Archer Farms Limited Edition Apple Cinnamon Brioche

Archer Farms Limited Edition Apple Cinnamon Brioche

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Ozery Bakery Brioche Thin Buns and Brioche Bites

Ozery Bakery Brioche Thin Buns and Brioche Bites

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Sprouts.)

Siderno Bakery Pumpkin Mini Bundt Cakes with Cream Cheese

Siderno Bakery Pumpkin Mini Bundt Cakes with Cream Cheese

Siderno Bakery Apple Caramel Drizzle Mini Bundt Cakes with Pecans

Siderno Bakery Apple Caramel Drizzle Mini Bundt Cakes with Pecans

Two Bite Apple Caramel Cupcakes

Two-Bite Apple Caramel Cupcakes

Charlotte s Sea Salted Caramel Apple Squares

Charlotte’s Sea Salted Caramel Apple Squares

Chabaso Double Pumpkin Ciabatta Rolls

Chabaso Double Pumpkin Ciabatta Rolls

Kroger Fall Mini Donuts Variety Pack  Caramel Apple Autumn Ring and Caramel Crunch

Kroger Fall Mini Donuts Variety Pack (Caramel Apple, Autumn Ring, and Caramel Crunch)

Kroger Bakery Fresh Goodness Glazed Caramel Apple Cake Donuts

Kroger Bakery Fresh Goodness Glazed Caramel Apple Cake Donuts

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Safeway Signature Select Pumpkin Spice Filled Cupcakes

Safeway Signature Select Pumpkin Spice Filled Cupcakes

Safeway Select Pumpkin Spice Granola

Safeway Select Pumpkin Spice Granola

Tom Thumb Pumpkin Cheese Strudel Strip

Tom Thumb Pumpkin Cheese Strudel Strip

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

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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PUMPKINUNDATION 2018: Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Creme-Filled Rolled Wafers

Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Creme Filled Rolled Wa

I guess Target didn’t get the memo that these can be called “cookie straws” now. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

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