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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Exclusive Flavor Frosted Chocolatey Salted Caramel Pop-Tarts

Marvo / June 12, 2018 / Spotted on Shelves / 1 Comment

I wonder if other stores are salty about Walmart only getting access to this flavor. (Spotted by Caitlin J at Walmart.)

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QUICK REVIEW: Quaker Life Strawberry Cereal

Mark / June 12, 2018 / Reviews

What is it?

Quaker has added a new member of the Life family, joining Original, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Pumpkin Spice, Gingerbread, and (discontinued?) Maple and Brown Sugar. Strawberry Life is the only fruit-flavored version out there currently. Cinnamon Life is my all-time favorite cereal, so I was interested to see how this variation would stack up.

How is it?

When I tried a piece dry, it reminded me of Berry Berry Kix, a cereal I haven’t had in decades. But who eats Life dry?

As I ate the cereal doused in milk, I got the true experience, but it’s not much of an experience. For some of the bites, I could hardly taste the strawberry. It was just like Original Life. On other bites, I could taste the berry, but it had an artificial, almost chemical flavor, which is odd since it only uses natural flavors.

I was happy to finish my bowl(s) of this cereal, but only because of the standard flavor and texture of Life. The strawberry doesn’t do anything for me.

I did try real strawberries in the cereal, but personally I didn’t care for the combination.

Is there anything else I need to know?

I have a few lingering questions. Why do they use yellow food coloring for a strawberry-inspired cereal that is drab anyway? Like, what’s the point? And why is this new product being marketed with a minor character from a threequel that I predict will be forgettable?

Conclusion:

I doubt I will ever buy this cereal again —- not because it’s terrible, but just because it doesn’t match its predecessors. When I go to the cereal aisle and see my beloved Cinnamon Life smiling at me, I have no need for Strawberry. Even Original is better than this version.

Purchased Price: $2.99
Size: 18 oz. box
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (32 grams) – 120 calories, 15 calories from fat, 1.5 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 160 milligrams of sodium, 85 milligrams of potassium, 25 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 6 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 6/12/2018

Marvo / June 12, 2018 / Spotted on Shelves / 2 Comments

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.

Kraft Slow Cooker One Step Sauce Original Pulled BBQ and Brown Sugar Pulled BBQ

Kraft Slow Cooker One Step Sauce Smoky Pulled BBQ

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

Sweet Earth Taco Salad Kit

Sweet Earth Asian Salad Wrap

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Safeway Open Nature Asian Style Fried Rice

Safeway Open Nature Spicy Cuban Style Rice & Beans

Safeway Open Nature Seasoned Brown Rice, Oats, Red Jasmine Rice and Wild Rice Rice Medley

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

Private Selection Coconut & Sweet Chili Shrimp Purses

Private Selection Sesame Ginger Shrimp Potstickers

Kroger Microwavable Meal Green Curry Shrimp, Rice & Vegetables

Simple Truth Shrimp Tacos Appetizer Size

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Path of Life Cauliflower Fried Rice and Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

SeaPak Gold Label Garlic Butter Scallops and Lemon Miso Shrimp & Scallops

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Contessa Cutting Board Moroccan-Style Wild Salmon and Cuban-Style Wild Rockfish

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: 7-Select Pink Lemonade, Mixed Berry, and Birthday Cake Sandwich Cookies

Marvo / June 11, 2018 / Spotted on Shelves / 1 Comment

(Spotted by Rachel C at 7-Eleven.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 6/11/2018

Marvo / June 11, 2018 / Spotted on Shelves / 2 Comments

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.