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The United States is the land of opportunity. <\/p>\n
We\u2019ve got freedom of speech, freedom of religion, open internet, 14,000 McDonald\u2019s locations, and the invention of the Oreo; but we really got screwed when it comes to the Kit Kat. <\/p>\n
While Nestle makes the candy in every other region, cranking out over 200 varieties in Japan including flavors like Wasabi and Rum Raisin, Hershey\u2019s controls the brand in the U.S. and give us a tantalizing array of options including milk, dark, and white chocolate. <\/p>\n
In what is hopefully a positive sign for our patriotic future, Hershey\u2019s has launched a new Flavors of America line of limited candies, including the Flavor of California Strawberry Kit Kat. <\/p>\n
As a certified born-and-raised-in-California boy, the first thing I think of when pondering my home state isn\u2019t strawberries. But I won\u2019t complain about getting any new flavor of Kit Kat. While avocado, garlic, almond, grape, or beef might have been a truer representation of the Golden State, I can\u2019t deny strawberry is a still relevant much safer sell, and one I pretty much know what will taste like before opening the package.<\/p>\n
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Ripping the mini-wrapper open there is a huge wash of artificial strawberry that smells almost identical to Nesquick Strawberry milk. The scent is so similar that I\u2019m surprised there isn\u2019t a quirky brown bunny on the bag. <\/p>\n
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The taste mimics the smell, with a sweet fake berry flavor atop white chocolate texture that teeters on being too much. The faux-strawberry notes are so strong that they almost become bitter, peaking out with their odd flavor in the middle of chewing but finishing smooth, sweet, and creamy.<\/p>\n
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The coating on this Kit Kat, like most mini Kats, is a bit thicker than the standard longer four-piece bar. The outer layer dominates the wafers on the inside, throwing off the normally perfect balance and taking away from the repeat crunch-ability that KK\u2019s usually provide.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m surprised that Hershey\u2019s didn\u2019t try to put a slightly more authentic strawberry flavor into these Kit Kats – a hint of tart or acidity would have gone a long way to make these a more desirable product. While I won\u2019t be throwing the rest of my bag into the garbage, I have a good feeling I\u2019ll have a couple of these leftover for a super rare stocking stuffer come December, and I think my three year old half-brother will appreciate them more than I do. <\/p>\n
(Nutrition Facts – 5 pieces \u2013 220 calories, 100 calories from fat, 12 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 35 milligrams of sodium, 27 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 19 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n
Purchased Price:<\/b> $4.99
\nSize:<\/b> 10 oz. bag
\nPurchased at:<\/b> CVS
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> The United States finally gets a new Kit Kat flavor. Classic Kit Kat crunch. Smooth creamy finish. Will make great rare stocking stuffer.
\nCons:<\/b> Too strong of a fake strawberry flavor. No tart notes. Slightly bitter. Could have repped Cali better with beef.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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