QUICK REVIEW: Burger King Crispy Pretzel Chicken Fries

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What is it?

Hooray, it’s a new Burger King menu item that ISN’T just a slight variation of its King burger formula! Alas, that doesn’t mean said product is anything radically unique, though. Instead, BK’s newfangled Pretzel Chicken Fries are more or less a minute redressing of its meaty side dish…complete with a snazzy cardboard container featuring plenty of puns about both poultry and pretzels.

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How is it?

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If you’ve tried the BK Chicken Fries before, you know what to expect here. The taste, text and general mouthfeel is the same, and to be perfectly honest with you fine people, I thought the pretzel flavor — while noticeable — was still a little underwhelming.

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You might expect the fries to have a nuttier, saltier taste, but by and large you have to really focus to even absorb the pretzel taste while you’re chewing. And in case you’re wondering, using any of BK’s proprietary sauces pretty much negates any kind of pretzel flavoring you might detect in these suckers.

Is there anything else I need to know?

Long story short, if you’ve had the regular Chicken Fries, you’ve basically already tried these. Yes, there is a subtle pretzel flavor in there, but it’s so subdued that I’m not even sure I’d be able to distinguish it from the regular Chicken Fries in a blind taste test. That said, the 9-piece set is actually astonishingly filling — you may not think that less than 400 calories worth of side dish can put a dent in your stomach, but these things might just surprise you.

Conclusion:

Although the product is only nominally “new,” as a limited-time-only offering it’s not bad at all. The fries are warm, flavorful and chewy, and they go incredibly well with the in-house zesty sauce (which, I think we can all agree, should’ve become a retail item a LONG time ago.)

As an overall fast food item, I’d say it’s well above average, but as an “event” food, so to speak, it’s hardly anything worth going out of your way to experience. And if you’re a health-conscious consumer, don’t even think about going anywhere near these things: with a whopping 1,200 milligrams of sodium, the Pretzel Chicken Fries contain nearly 30 percent MORE salt than a regular old BK Whopper.

Purchased Price: $2.99
Size: 9-pieces
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 340 calories, 21 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 45 milligrams of cholesterol, 1,200 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, less than one gram of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, and 16 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 6/18/2018

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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.

Little Secrets Crispy Wafers Peanut Butter in Dark Chocolate

Little Secrets Crispy Wafers Peanut Butter in Dark Chocolate

Little Secrets Crispy Wafers Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt

Little Secrets Crispy Wafers Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt

Little Secrets Crispy Wafers Milk Chocolate with Sea Salt

Little Secrets Crispy Wafers Milk Chocolate with Sea Salt

(Spotted by Rachel C at Whole Foods.)

Water Magic Flavored Straws for Water Pina Colada Raspberry Lemonade Cherry Cola and Berry Blast

Water Magic Flavored Straws for Water (Pina Colada, Raspberry Lemonade, Cherry Cola, and Berry Blast)

(Spotted by Rachel T at Woodman’s Markets.)

Starbucks Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips

Starbucks Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips

(Spotted by Sylvia at Starbucks.)

Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas Dark Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Chai

Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas (Dark Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Chai)

(Spotted by Rachel C at Whole Foods.)

Chocolove Almonds Toffee Sea Salt in Dark Chocolate Bar

Chocolove Almonds, Toffee & Sea Salt in Dark Chocolate Bar

(Spotted by Rachel C at Jensen’s Food.)

Del Monte Fruit Oats Pear Maple

Del Monte Fruit & Oats Pear Maple

(Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Helados Mexico Minis with Pina Limon and Mango

Helados Mexico Minis with Pina, Limon, and Mango

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Wild Ophelia Cold Brew Chocolate Coffee Bites Jet Black and White Mocha

Wild Ophelia Cold Brew Chocolate Coffee Bites (Jet Black and White Mocha)

Wild Ophelia Cold Brew Chocolate Coffee Bites Mexican Vanilla

Wild Ophelia Cold Brew Chocolate Coffee Bites Mexican Vanilla

Wild Ophelia Cold Brew Chocolate Coffee Bites Sea Salt Caramel Latte

Wild Ophelia Cold Brew Chocolate Coffee Bites Sea Salt Caramel Latte

(Spotted by Rachel C at Whole Foods and Sylvia at Sprouts.)

M M s Milk Chocolate Oh Canada and Bonne Saint Jean

M&M’s Milk Chocolate Oh Canada and Bonne Saint-Jean

(Spotted by Tim C at Provigo in Canada.)

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REVIEW: McDonald’s Cold Brew Frozen Coffee

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McDonald s Cold Brew Frozen Coffee

Superman is Clark Kent without glasses and a suit.

McDonald’s Cold Brew Frozen Coffee is the Golden Arches’ Cold Brew Frappe without the whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.

While it’s hard to believe no one realizes Mr. Kent is the Man of Steel, it’s easy to see the Cold Brew Frozen Coffee is a Cup of Slush.

The fast food behemoth’s newest attempt to cool and caffeinate you at the same time is a combo of the chain’s new cold brew coffee Frappe base and ice that ends up looking like a chocolate shake. Sadly, McDonald’s isn’t offering a non-frozen version of the beverage. Although, if you wanted a less crystalline drink, you could buy this and let it melt in the summer sun.

With McDonald’s Frappe, the whipped topping, drizzle, and syrup in and on it create a coffee camouflage that does a great job at hiding from your taste buds the fact you’re drinking java.

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This blended beverage is still sweet and creamy, like a Frappe, but without the added sugary ingredients, the coffee flavor stands out a bit more. The cold brew process creates a sweeter and smoother cup of joe than hot brewed, but it’s impossible to tell in this since it comes with a bunch of sugar and cream.

Although I didn’t try the Frappe version, this has the right level of dairy and sweetness for me. Whenever I order a Frappe or a Starbucks Frappuccino, there’s almost always a point when it gets too cloying and I don’t want to finish it (but I somehow find the strength to muscle through it). But with this, I sucked the whole thing through a straw without hesitation.

Okay, not completely without hesitation. There were moments when I had to pause due to brain freeze.

Because I like my McDonald’s java drinks to be sugary, creamy, and made with a proprietary coffee base, this is right up my caffeinated alley. So if you enjoy McDonald’s Frappe beverages, but wished there was something that tastes and looks less like a dessert, the Cold Brew Frozen Coffee might be for you.

Of course, if you have coffee running through your veins from a country I can’t find on a map, you will probably shun this delicious combo of cold, coffee, caffeine, cream, and sweet crystals.

(Nutrition Facts – small – 290 calories, 100 calories from fat, 11 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 40 milligrams of cholesterol, 120 milligrams of sodium, 41 grams of carbohydrates, 34 grams of sugar, 0 grams of fiber, and 6 grams of protein.)

Purchased Price: $2.50
Size: Small
Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: A delicious combo of cold, coffee, caffeine, cream, and sweet crystals. Tasty way to get caffeinated. No whipped cream, syrup, or drizzle to mask the coffee’s flavor. Not cloying like a Frappe (but still sweet).
Cons: Hard to notice the nuances of cold brew coffee. Was so easy to drink that I got brain freeze. Unknown amount of caffeine. McDonald’s cold brew should also come in a non-frozen form.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 6/16/2018

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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.

Red Bull Can Design

Red Bull Can Design

Is this a new limited edition can design? (Spotted by Bilal M at Quick Check.)

Lean Cuisine Origins Sicilian Style Pesto with Lentil Pasta

Lean Cuisine Origins Sicilian-Style Pesto with Lentil Pasta

(Spotted by Jarred at Publix.)

Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Mango Chipotle Vinaigrette and Sesame Ginger Dressing

Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Mango Chipotle Vinaigrette and Sesame Ginger Dressing

Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Cuban Style Orange Citrus

Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Cuban Style Orange Citrus

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

Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Sweet Spicy Chili Cooking Sauce

Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Sweet & Spicy Chili Cooking Sauce

Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Herb Balsamic Cooking Sauce

Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Herb & Balsamic Cooking Sauce

(Spotted by DJ at Redner’s.)

Country Crock made with Sunflower Oil

Country Crock made with Sunflower Oil

Land O Lakes Soft Squeeze Spread

Land O Lakes Soft Squeeze Spread

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

Vlasic Snack mms Kosher Dill Bites and Garlic Bites

Vlasic Snack’mms Kosher Dill Bites and Garlic Bites

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

Great Value Tomato Ketchup with 50 Less Sugar and 50 Less Sodium

Great Value Tomato Ketchup with 50% Less Sugar and 50% Less Sodium

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Uncle Ben s Smokey Flavour Rice

Uncle Ben’s Smokey Flavour Rice

(Spotted by Tommy at Real Atlantic Superstore in Canada.)

Mahatma Jasmine Brown Rice

Mahatma Jasmine Brown Rice

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: SunTree Cookie Crusted Almonds Made with Mint Oreo

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SunTree Cookie Crusted Almonds Made with Mint Oreo

Before all these limited edition Oreo varieties came out, my favorite non-standard Oreo flavor was Mint Oreo. (Spotted by Ronni at Walmart.)

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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