{"id":76303,"date":"2026-03-20T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=76303"},"modified":"2026-03-20T21:32:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T07:32:44","slug":"other-things-i-consumed-march-20-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2026\/03\/20\/other-things-i-consumed-march-20-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Other Things I Consumed \u2014 March 20, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Joyburst<\/p>\n

Joyburst Gummy Bear Sparkles Protein Soda<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

For these posts, I just grab whatever looks mildly interesting off the shelf and put it into my shopping basket. I don\u2019t notice details until I actually consume them. That\u2019s the case with this protein soda. I was surprised it had only four grams of protein. I expected an explosion of protein that\u2019ll help make my muscles explode, but nope, just an amount I can count on one hand. Maybe I\u2019ve been spoiled with all the double-digit protein sodas and shakes I\u2019ve been drinking recently.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s sweet and tart, but its nondescript fruitiness doesn\u2019t bring gummy bears to mind. Doesn\u2019t remind me of soft Albanese gummy bears or Haribo Goldbears that give my jaw a workout. It\u2019s a decent-tasting, zero-sugar drink that has some grittiness from the added whey protein isolate. Oh, there\u2019s also bovine collagen peptides that help with skin and joints. It\u2019s not bad, but again, the amount of protein is underwhelming. But I guess four grams is better than zero. 6 out of 10<\/em> <\/p>\n

Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry Sakura Energy Drink<\/h3>\n

\"Red<\/p>\n

I wasn\u2019t planning on picking this up because I\u2019m pretty sure I had the Japanese version many years ago. But our reviewer Vin wrote in his review<\/a> of the sugar-free version that it tasted like strawberry banana to him. The banana got my banana-senses tingling, so I purchased a can, but the regular version. And, yes, I also tasted strawberry banana. However, I also asked @lookatbradsjunk<\/a> on Instagram what he thought of it, and he said it tasted like a slightly sour ICEE to him. <\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t taste any cherry. Or maybe my taste buds didn\u2019t want to taste cherry and instead wanted to enjoy the strawberry banana. I love this flavor. 9 out of 10<\/em><\/p>\n

PBICK Caramel Rusk<\/h3>\n

\"PBICK<\/p>\n

I know. I thought it said \u201cPRICK\u201d too. Anytoo, these are from a Korean convenience store called CU that has locations here in Hawaii. Now, salad eaters might be thinking, \u201cUm, are those croutons?\u201d Well, they look like croutons, but have a slightly denser crunch and, of course, they\u2019re sweet. No, they\u2019re not coated in gooey caramel. Instead, they have on one side a thin caramel layer that gives the crouton-looking snack a strong caramel sweetness. <\/p>\n

I really liked the crunch and flavor of these. My wife thought they were too dry and bland. So I ended up eating the two bags she bought for us. I kind of regret not being adventurous by putting them on a salad. 8 out of 10<\/em><\/p>\n

Barebells Berry Milk Drink<\/h3>\n

\"Barebells<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve had my share of Nesquik Strawberry Milk and a variety of strawberry milks from Japan, and this is definitely not as tasty as those. Of course, this has only two grams of sugar, so I shouldn\u2019t expect something that smacks my taste buds with sweetness and berry flavor. There\u2019s something kind of medicinal about the drink\u2019s aftertaste, but that might be because of the artificial sweeteners\u2014sucralose and acesulfame potassium. <\/p>\n

I can somewhat look over its aftertaste because the ultra-filtered milk provides 24 grams of protein and 50 percent of my daily calcium intake in one can. Holy bone strengthening, Batman! ONE CAN! If only a particular gummy bear-flavored soda could provide that much protein. 5 out of 10<\/em><\/p>\n

Nurri Chocolate Milk Shake and Mocha Milk Shake<\/h3>\n

\"Nutri<\/p>\n

Okay, 24 grams of protein, 50 percent of my daily calcium, and two grams of sugar is impressive, but these Nurri Milk Shakes have 30 grams of protein, 60 percent of my daily calcium, and one gram of sugar. Holy one upping, Batman!<\/p>\n

\"Nutri<\/p>\n

But not only do they have higher protein and calcium levels and 1 gram less sugar, but they also taste much better than the previously mentioned milk drink. Like the Barebells product, these Nurri drinks use ultra-filtered milk to deliver more protein than regular milk. They also use the same artificial sweeteners, but they have a great chocolate flavor. But it still blows my mind how much protein and calcium they have. Also, the mocha one has the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. 8 out of 10<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Joyburst Gummy Bear Sparkles Protein Soda For these posts, I just grab whatever looks mildly interesting off the shelf and put it into my shopping basket. I don\u2019t notice details until I actually consume them. That\u2019s the case with this protein soda. I was surprised it had only four grams of protein. 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