{"id":18760,"date":"2015-07-08T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-08T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=18760"},"modified":"2023-07-19T17:21:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T03:21:16","slug":"review-limited-edition-milky-way-marshmallow-with-caramel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2015\/07\/08\/review-limited-edition-milky-way-marshmallow-with-caramel\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Limited Edition Milky Way Marshmallow with Caramel"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Limited<\/a><\/p>\n

You know that old friend you have? The one you only talk to when they’re visiting town? The two of you pick up right where you left off, but you both know that as soon as you part ways, you won\u2019t be speaking again for another year or two? That’s how I’d describe my relationship with Milky Way.<\/p>\n

Our interactions are generally limited to the Halloween season, when they’re included in those giant bags of fun size mixed treats. And even then, it\u2019s usually a week into November before I finally get around to eating them (long after the Reese\u2019s, Twix, and Baby Ruth have been exhausted).<\/p>\n

And I don’t even dislike Milky Way! I just sorta group them in with Mr. Goodbar, or Krackel, or any other inoffensive, middle-of-the-road candy bar. Strange since Milky Way is such a close cousin to the widely beloved Snickers, but there\u2019s no disputing that peanuts and nougat are radically different ingredients; swap one out for the other and you’ve created an entirely new piece of candy.<\/p>\n

By the same token, when I first read about a new Milky Way that traded in regular nougat for a marshmallow-y nougat filling, I was intrigued. It sounded like a brilliant way of taking a longstanding favorite and infusing it with fluffy, summery goodness. Lucky for me, and despite its proclaimed \u201climited edition\u201d status, I found the bar easily, just around the corner at my local convenience store.<\/p>\n

\"Limited<\/a><\/p>\n

As I unwrapped it and split it open to check out its contents, I was shocked. It looked exactly like \u2013 if not better than \u2013 the illustration on the wrapper! When does that EVER happen? <\/p>\n

How many times have we as junk food enthusiasts been duped by package art into buying burgers that turned out flimsy and pathetic? Microwave dinners that congealed into greasy, mealy porridge? Ice pops that looked like terrifying, disfigured, goblin versions of the cartoon characters they were meant to represent? This was a strong start for Milky Way.<\/p>\n

Biting in, the texture is different from that of the standard edition, but certainly not worse. The marshmallow nougat is significantly smoother and less chewy than its original counterpart, which makes this bar a nice option for chocolate lovers who try to avoid stickier foods.<\/p>\n

But the taste is the most important part, and it leaves little room for complaint. This set of flavors complement each other well. The ratios are sound, and everything is properly layered with no single component overwhelming another. If forced to be nitpicky I would say that, considering its top billing, the marshmallow flavor is a bit light and takes a while to develop, but that’s about it. Overall, this is a well constructed piece of candy.<\/p>\n

While nothing can replace the original, this variation serves as a nifty take on the classic bar. Similar to those tasty Caramel Apple squares Milky Way puts out every autumn, I could easily see myself snacking on miniatures of these throughout the summer.<\/p>\n

M.W., perhaps I was wrong about you \u2013 I think I might be ready to take this relationship to the next level.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 220 calories, 80 calories from fat, 8 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 70 milligrams of sodium, 35 grams of carbohydrates, 0 gram of fiber, 30 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Limited Edition Milky Way Marshmallow with Caramel
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $1.25
\nSize:<\/b> 1.72 oz.
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Krauszer’s Food & Liquor
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Enjoyable variation on a classic candy. Pleasant flavor profile. Bar looks exactly as pictured!
\nCons:<\/b> Marshmallow flavor is a bit light. Might be better in fun size. Adequate item which makes it difficult to think of a humorous third complaint?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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