QUICK REVIEW: Kettle Brand Cooked in 100% Almond Oil Wood Smoked Sea Salt Potato Chips

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Kettle Brand Cooked in 100 Almond Oil Wood Smoked Sea Salt Potato Chips

What is it?

These kettle cooked potato chips are made using 100 percent almond oil and seasoned with wood-smoked sea salt. To be honest, I didn’t know there was almond oil. Although, now that I think about it, I guess there would be since there’s peanut oil. Wait. Is there a cashew oil? Googling…yes. How about Brazilian nut oil? Googling…yup.

How is it?

I’ve had sea salt and I’ve had meats that were wood-smoked, but I’ve never had wood-smoked sea salt. Oddly, the crunchy snack smells and tastes like barbecue potato chips, but not as bold as any brand’s barbecue chips. They’re like barbecue lite. Along with the sea salt, they’re also seasoned with onion and garlic powder (common barbecue chip ingredients), which explains the flavor.

But here’s the 10,000 potato question: Does it taste like almonds?

No. Either the smoked salt is hiding the flavor better than I hide Easter eggs (which is out of sight and out of reach) or there’s no almond flavor at all.

Is there anything else I need to know?

They have the same hearty crunch as regular Kettle Brand chips that use safflower and/or sunflower and/or canola oil. But there are fewer chips in the bag (4.2 ounces) than regular Kettle Brand potato chips (5 ounces).

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Also, I wondered what benefits there are to frying in almond oil. I searched “benefits of almond oil” on Google and got a bunch of results regarding its use on hair and skin from websites that are trying to sell almond oil hair and skin products.

But I imagine for inside the body, almond oil provides the same nutrient as actual almonds do. And that’s vitamin E. But the nutrition facts don’t have it listed. The nutrition facts do show that they have less fat than regular Kettle Brand chips (7 grams vs. 9 grams of total fat and 0.5 grams of saturated fat vs 1 gram of saturated fat).

Conclusion:

As someone who enjoys barbecue potato chips, I like the flavor of these, even though it’s not what I expected. If I want barbecue chips, I’ll buy barbecue chips, not these.

Purchased Price: $3.79
Size: 4.2 oz. bag
Purchased at: Whole Foods
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 oz.) 140 calories, 7 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 9 grams of trans fat, 2 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 4.5 grams of monounsaturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 150 milligrams of sodium, 15 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme Cookie Layer Crunch Bars

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Hershey s Cookies N Creme Cookie Layer Crunch Bars

So it’s Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme Bars, but with more cookie? (Spotted by Bob K at Walmart.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 5/17/2018

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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.

Dino Edition Jurassic World Cheez It Crackers

Dino Edition Jurassic World Cheez-It Crackers

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Gene Simmons Moneybag Soda

Gene Simmons’ Moneybag Soda

Gene Simmons Moneybag Diet Cola and Cola

Gene Simmons’ Moneybag Diet Cola and Cola

Gene Simmons Moneybag Cream Soda

Gene Simmons’ Moneybag Cream Soda

Gene Simmons Moneybag Ginger Ale and Root Beer

Gene Simmons’ Moneybag Ginger Ale and Root Beer

(Spotted by Awi G at 7-Eleven.)

Fresh Essentials Snacks Fruit and Coconut Banana Pineapple and Mango Peaches

Fresh Essentials Snacks Fruit and Coconut (Banana & Pineapple and Mango & Peaches)

(Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Louisiana Sweet Heat with Honey and Hotter Hot Sauces

Louisiana Sweet Heat with Honey and Hotter Hot Sauces

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

GoodPop Cookies N Cream Bars

GoodPop Cookies N’ Cream Bars

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Ghirardelli Intense Dark 92 Cacao Moonlight Mystique

Ghirardelli Intense Dark 92% Cacao Moonlight Mystique

(Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

Lindt Lindor 70 Cocoa Extra Dark Chocolate Truffles

Lindt Lindor 70% Cocoa Extra Dark Chocolate Truffles

Lindt Lindor 60 Cocoa Extra Dark Chocolate Truffles

Lindt Lindor 60% Cocoa Extra Dark Chocolate Truffles

The 60% Cocoa has been out for a while, but I posted it because there might be some of you who are like me and confused the 70% with the 60% Cocoa. Maybe 50% of you. (Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: 7Up Cream Cheese Cake Bites

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7Up Cream Cheese Cake Bites

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

(Spotted by Rachel T at Walmart.)

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QUICK REVIEW: Yoo-hoo Chocolate Peanut Butter Drink

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Yoo hoo Chocolate Peanut Butter Drink

What is it?

Every now and then I crave chocolate milk. While I peruse the beverage section’s numerous options, there always seems to be one beacon, one brand living up to its name by calling out to me – “Yoo-hoo.” So, why wouldn’t I pounce on the newest flavor in Yoo-hoo’s chocolate “drink” arsenal? As far as I can tell this is the first time Yoo-Hoo has ever added peanut butter to its classic recipe. What took so long?!

How is it?

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Are you a fan of Yoo-hoo like I am? If so, it’s right on par. I imagine there are many people that prefer chocolate milk to Yoo-hoo’s thinner, more watery “drink,” so I can tell you this version is a tad creamier than normal Yoo-hoo, but still nowhere near the consistency of milk. As a skim guy, it has never bothered me. This tastes like Yoo-hoo with a pronounced peanut flavor. I wouldn’t describe it as super “peanut-buttery” per se, but it’s still tasty. There’s a delicious aftertaste that made me feel like I just ate peanut brittle.

Is there anything else I need to know?

This doesn’t contain actual peanuts so you can pack one in your kid’s lunch with no worries. This was the first time I’ve had a drink in box form in probably two decades, and it’s small, so they went down super easy. I had two at a time. They are low in calories, a good source of vitamins, and actually curbed my appetite a bit so they make for a good snack.

Conclusion:

If you like Yoo-hoo, I see no reason why you wouldn’t dig this. It’s a slight remix on a successful formula. Don’t expect to be blown away with peanut butter flavor, and since these are tiny and aimed at children, know that you’re probably gonna breeze through a 12 pack.

Purchased Price: $2.98
Size: 10-pack/6.5 oz. boxes
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 Box) 100 calories, 1 gram of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 170 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 20 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.

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