QUICK REVIEW: Milka Double Chocolate Oreo Candy Bar

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Milka Double Chocolate Oreo Chocolate Candy Bar

What is it?

The Milka Double Chocolate Oreo Candy Bar features bits of Oreo cookies in chocolate crème and covered in European Milka chocolate.

So, it’s chocolate inside of chocolate covered in even more chocolate. I’m guessing a person’s opinion on the bar will depend on two things: do they believe there is such a thing as “too chocolatey” and just how fancy in this European candy anyway?

How is it?

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As expected, this bar is very chocolate-forward. There’s a surprisingly sharp dark chocolate bite, but as a fan of the stuff, it isn’t unwelcome. The crème adds to the choco-overload nature of the bar, with a pleasing smooth texture. At least, it would be smooth if not for the Oreo bits. They’re too small to add any real textural interest, instead contributing a gritty mouthfeel. If there’s anything special about the Milka chocolate, it’s lost in the other elements.

This bar is missing balance. The other Oreo candy bars, cookies & crème and mint, succeed because the flavored crème balance the chocolate. Oreo cookies work for the same reason (Keep your Double Stuf. I need the perfect cookie-to-crème ratio of the original). The crème here doesn’t offer any complimentary flavor, so I’m left thinking I’d be better off just eating a plain chocolate bar for my fix. Or an Oreo.

Is there anything else I need to know?

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How do you like to eat your chocolate? Do you chomp down on it with wild abandon, munching it in an attempt to shove as much of it in your face in as short a time as possible? Or do you like to let it slowly melt in your mouth, luxuriating in the silken texture as your body heat slowly releases the subtle flavors and aromas of your single source free trade organic bar?

I tried both ways, and this is a bar made for munching. The problem is that single note chocolate flavor doesn’t offer enough excitement as compared to other candy bars.

Conclusion:

The Milka Double Chocolate Oreo Candy Bar is missing the balance of the other Oreo candy bars, and of the Oreo cookie itself. It’s a decent product that won’t totally satisfy anyone.

Purchased Price: $1.50
Size: 3.52 oz. bar
Purchased at:
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (5 pieces) 190 calories, 12 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, less than 5 mg milligrams of cholesterol, 65 milligrams of sodium, 19 grams of carbohydrates, 1 grams of fiber, 15 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Keebler Dino Edition Vanilladon Fudge Stripes Cookies

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Keebler Dino Edition Vanilladon Fudge Stripes Cookies

The look on the dinosaur’s face was the same look on my face when I saw this flavor’s name. I was, like, “Whaaa?” (Spotted by Bob K at Walmart.)

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REVIEW: Sonic Pickle Juice Snow Cone Slush

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Sonic Pickle Juice Snow Cone Slush

Pickles.

They’re just one of those things that are inherently funny. They don’t even have to do anything; just the fact that they exist is amusing. (Kind of like cats, noses, and octopuses.)

One thing (out of many) that makes them funny is their polarizing qualities. Pickle is one of the food fads du jour, but plenty of people can’t stand them.

I like pickles, but I’m no fanatic (I like to get pickle products mostly to gross out my pickle-hating friends). I think the cukes’ silliness is the main reason they’re having their heyday. Because of this, I think Sonic’s new Pickle Juice Snow Cone Slush is primarily a marketing gimmick to make people laugh.

I don’t eat in my car, so I went to a Sonic with a dining area. When I walked in, I said to the cashier, “Can I get a…” and she finished my sentence: “Pickle slush?” She thought I chose small because I wasn’t a risk taker, but the fact is that I just can’t eat that much slushiness.

I told her I was trying it for this review, and she asked if I was going to put in a pickle spear, instead of a decorative umbrella. I was disappointed when she said they didn’t actually offer pickle spears with the drink. What a missed opportunity, Sonic!

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When I took my first sip, I thought, “Yep. That’s totally pickle juice.” It’s exactly what you would expect to find in a jar of dill pickles—a tart, acidic flavor.

But by my second sip, I thought, “Yep. That’s totally a Sonic slush.” See, even though dill pickles are a savory food, this is still a sugary slush. I have had shaved ice that had pickle juice flavoring, and it was just like pure pickle juice, not sweet at all. But Sonic’s version is just as sweet (or almost as sweet) as their other flavors. I’ve heard of serious athletes using pickle juice as a recovery drink, but this slush is no health food.

Personally, I enjoyed it, and I liked it more than I probably would have if it weren’t sweet. The dill and the sweetness didn’t clash as much as you might expect. It was refreshing.

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I got a cheeseburger with my slush, and since there were no actual pickles in the slush, I transferred a couple of pickle slices to the drink. But I don’t recommend it; the sweetness didn’t match the real pickles, and I don’t like chewing cold things.

I can’t help wondering who this is for. If you don’t like pickles or pickle juice, then you won’t like it. And if you love pickle juice, you will be disappointed that it’s so sugary. I guess it’s for people who are somewhat apathetic about pickles, who like sweet slushes, and who enjoy trying weird foods.

I might get it again, but only because of its utter weirdness. It’s not any better than the other Sonic flavors.

(Nutrition Facts – Not listed on Sonic’s website, but a small Slush without any flavoring contains: 180 calories, 0 calories from fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 grams of cholesterol, 30 grams of sodium, 48 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 48 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.)

Purchased Price: $1.49
Size: Small
Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Sweet and refreshing. Dill flavor doesn’t clash with the slush as much as you might expect. Pickles are hilarious.
Cons: Not a health food. Doesn’t come with pickles. Who is it for, exactly?

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (DAIRY AISLE EDITION) – 6/13/2018

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Here are some interesting new or limited edition dairy products found by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Great Value Cookie Butter and Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Cheese Spreads

Great Value Cookie Butter and Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Cheese Spreads

Great Value Limited Edition Blueberry Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Spread

Great Value Limited Edition Blueberry & Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Spread

Great Value Mixed Berry Cream Cheese Spread

Great Value Mixed Berry Cream Cheese Spread

(Spotted by Breanna and Carla at Walmart.)

Trader Joe s Cucumber Watermelon Mint Greek Whole Milk Yogurt

Trader Joe’s Cucumber Watermelon Mint Greek Whole Milk Yogurt

(Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

Dannon Oikos Limited Edition Tahitian Vanilla Blended Greek Yogurt

Dannon Oikos Limited Edition Tahitian Vanilla Blended Greek Yogurt

(Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Great Value Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Great Value Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Great Value Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

Great Value Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Chobani Honey Cream Blended Whole Milk Greek Yogurt

Chobani Honey & Cream Blended Whole Milk Greek Yogurt

Chobani Strawberry Rhubarb on the Bottom Low Fat Greek Yogurt

Chobani Strawberry Rhubarb on the Bottom Low Fat Greek Yogurt

(Spotted by Tommy at Market Basket.)

Ripple Blueberry and Vanilla Greek Yogurt Alternatives

Ripple Blueberry and Vanilla Greek Yogurt Alternatives

Ripple Original Greek Yogurt Alternative

Ripple Original Greek Yogurt Alternative

(Spotted by Rachel C at Ralphs.)

Noosa Yogurt Caramel Apple Strawberry Banana and Raspberry Blueberry

Noosa Yogurt (Caramel & Apple, Strawberry & Banana, and Raspberry & Blueberry)

Noosa Yoghurt Coconut Pineapple and Blueberry Lemon

Noosa Yoghurt (Coconut & Pineapple and Blueberry & Lemon)

(Spotted by Lyndsey S at Walmart.)

Snappetizers Cream Cheese Toppers Sweet Pepper Candied Jalapeno and Raspberry Chipotle

Snappetizers Cream Cheese Toppers (Sweet Pepper, Candied Jalapeno, and Raspberry Chipotle)

(Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Cheez-It Grooves Loaded Cheesy Taco Crackers

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Cheez It Grooves Loaded Cheesy Taco Crackers

I hope this nails the lettuce flavor. (Spotted by Gen H at Meijer.)

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