I could’ve sworn Pringles previously had a Carolina Pulled Pork BBQ flavor. Am I imagining it? Have I snorted Pringles crumbs one too many times? (Spotted by Matthew B at Walmart.)

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Several fast food chains have offered Dr Pepper shakes, but I had yet to try one.

Whataburger, whose locations are thousands of miles away from me, is one chain that comes to mind because every time its Dr Pepper Shake returns, I’m reminded of it via many Facebook and Instagram ads. The regional chain also sold a Dr Pepper Blackberry Shake last year. Another chain that comes to mind is Burger King, which has a location three miles from me. It had a limited time Dr Pepper shake, but I missed it.

So I wouldn’t feel FOMO, I instantly took the opportunity to try Jack in the Box’s Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream Shake, blended with Dr Pepper and strawberry flavors, then topped with whipped cream. While Jack in the Box isn’t the first to offer a shake flavored like the iconic soda, it is the first fast food chain to sell one flavored like Dr Pepper’s Strawberries & Cream soda, a permanent Dr Pepper variety.

With this being Jack in the Box, which loves to add Oreo crumbs to limited-time shakes, I’m surprised chocolate cookie crumbs didn’t find their way in here, too. I kid, but also not really, because Oreo crumbs really do find their way into a lot of Jack’s new shakes.

The menu item has a tan-pink color that my phone’s camera couldn’t quite capture, but it looks more appropriate at Sephora than in a sippable dessert. But I guess that’s what happens when you Bob Ross red strawberry syrup, brown Dr Pepper syrup, and white vanilla ice cream together.

As for its flavor, it initially tasted more like a telehealth appointment through my phone with Dr Pepper than a face-to-face office visit. The strawberry was stronger than the Dr Pepper most of the time. The difference was big enough that I could probably convince you it’s just a regular strawberry shake, if I could hide its Ulta Beauty foundation-like color. A light cream flavor was present, but I’m not sure whether it came from the whipped cream or the vanilla base.

But after mixing everything a bit more thoroughly, the Dr Pepper stood out a bit more, and the two main flavors had a better balance. The Dr Pepper syrup added a noticeable cherry note along with hints of the soda’s famous 23 flavors. I really began to enjoy it once that balance came together.

Jack in the Box’s Dr Pepper Strawberry & Cream Shake is a delightful, delicious treat. When mixed well, it gets across its Dr Pepper and strawberry flavors. It’s worth traveling a few miles to try it.

Purchased Price: $6.29*
Size: Regular
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 680 calories. No other nutritional information is available on the Jack in the Box website.

*Because I live on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.

Kool-Aid Sours Watermelon Blast

Kool-Aid Sours Frostbite

Capri Sun Fruit & Veg Peach Mango Punch

Polar Seltzer Summer Limited Edition 2026 Variety Pack

Dole Dole Whip Berry Drink Mix

7-Select Sodas

7-Select Lemon Lime Twist

7-Select Cola Classic

7-Select Orange Soda

Jones Mortal Kombat II Shao Kahn Orange & Cream Soda

Jones Mortal Kombat II Johnny Cage Green Apple Soda

Limited Edition Capri Sun Blood Moon Moon Punch

“America’s Favorite Since 1928” is a line that sent me down a history of refrigerators rabbit hole. Also, we’re two years away from Drumstick’s 100th birthday. Wanna bet there will be a birthday cake-flavored Drumstick cone? (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

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The Waffle Cone one features a vanilla ice cream sandwich with caramel swirls dipped in a chocolaty coating and rolled in waffle cone pieces. The Strawberry Cheesecake version is a cheesecake flavored ice cream sandwich with a strawberry swirl dipped in a white coating and rolled in graham cracker crumbles. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

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For its latest spring-time limited batch, Ben & Jerry’s is once again leaning into one of the brand’s undeniable strengths: coffee. Honey Graham Latte combines caramel coffee ice cream with honey graham cracker swirls and crunchy cinnamon swirls.

I won’t lie, when this flavor announcement showed up in my inbox, I was extremely excited. I love coffee, I love cinnamon, and the Ben & Jerry’s graham cracker swirl remains undefeated as one of the best mix-ins in mass-produced ice cream. So with all of that said, I’ve gotta say, I’m a bit disappointed.

Maybe I hyped up the potential too much in my own head, and don’t get me wrong, it’s still a very enjoyable scoop, but the flavors don’t pop as much as I envisioned. The caramel coffee ice cream is strong, delightfully strong, which is where the composition of this pint begins to falter. It is a great base, and when enjoyed on its own, it delivers a robust and super milky-sweet-yet-bold coffee flavor that finishes with a caramel-laden smoothness that will easily please any Starbucks fan. After a few successive bites, some cinnamon notes linger in the background to round out the coffee-forward profile.

I am a coffee freak; a day without it doesn’t exist for me, so I like the foundational flavor here, but the mix-ins beg to differ. There’s a chance it’s the composition of this particular pint, but I dug all the way to the bottom to try and find some crunchy cinnamon and had no luck. There is the spice that lingers in the background of the base, but it is subtle, and I was imagining the type of streusel swirl we got in Cinnamon Buns (RIP) that mimics the inner walls of a doughy pastry. That type of bold swirl up against this great coffee base would be fantastic, but it never appears.

As I mentioned earlier, B&J’s graham cracker swirl is one of my all-time favorites, and it’s present here. But again, the intensity of the ice cream does more of a disservice to the usually salty-sweet nuance that that mix-in brings. The graham pops up in thin sheets throughout but doesn’t come through as noticeably as in staples like Pumpkin Cheesecake, Gimme S’more, or the very delicious PB Blondie Bestie Sundae from earlier this year. You feel the gentle crunch of the graham more than you’re able to taste it, and I want more representation from that taste that I love. There’s no doubt this is still a high quality and objectively good tasting ice cream, but it could reach higher heights with some tweaks to the overall flavor balance.

DISCLOSURE: I received a free product sample from Ben & Jerry’s. Doing so did not influence my review.

Purchased Price: FREE
Size: One Pint
Purchased at: Received from Ben & Jerry’s
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2/3 cup, 138g) 390 calories, 24 grams of fat, 11 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 65 milligrams of cholesterol, 180 milligrams of sodium, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 32 grams of total sugars, and 5 grams of protein.

Kirkland Signature Strawberries and Cream

Betty Crocker Soft Baked Lemon Cookie

Favorite Day Bakery Orange Crème & Birthday Cake Mini Macarons

Favorite Day Bakery Strawberry Crème & Matcha Pistachio Mini Macarons

Favorite Day Bakery Confetti Cake Bite Tiny Treats

Favorite Day Bakery Blueberry Donut Holes

Favorite Day Bakery Lemon Linzer Tarts

Favorite Day Bakery Blueberry Scones

Favorite Day Bakery Blueberry Biscuits

Favorite Day Strawberry Mini Croissants

Favorite Day Bakery Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Favorite Day Bakery Strawberries & Cream Cookies

Maybe now would be a good time to bring back Monster Muscle, mash it with Java Monster, and call it Java Monster Muscle. (Spotted by Vicky M at Times Supermarket.)

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Dirty Mountain Dew and its zero sugar version are also available in 20-ounce bottles. No exclusivity here. UPDATE: Added photos of the 20-ounce bottles. (Cans spotted by Phil at Walmart. Bottles spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

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After many, many varieties over the past decade, Monster’s Ultra line finally has a fruit punch flavor with its Punk Punch Energy Drink. Yes, it took a while, but it finally happened. I guess it’s appropriate because being late can be considered “punk.” It comes in a purple can with a darker purple top, which are two hues that would look great on a punk rocker’s mohawk.

According to the Monster Energy website: “Fruit punch with that punk rock edge. Ultra Punk Punch is loud, juicy, and zero sugar—amped-up energy for those who break the rules and make their own.”

I guess fruit punch with 150 milligrams of caffeine could be considered having a “punk rock edge.” But if that’s the case, Punk Punch would be the third fruit punch-flavored Monster Energy Drink with a punk rock edge. Let’s not forget the delicious and alliteratively named Pacific Punch and Pipeline Punch Energy Juices, which are some of my favorite Monster products of all time.

Much like finding out a punk song was built on three chords, it’s not surprising to see Monster offer another fruit punch-flavored energy drink. It seems like this year the company has been revisiting flavors from other lines, like the Monster Juice Voodoo Grape launching when Monster Ultra Violet, also grape-flavored, has been available for years.

With that said, I can’t help but think this is a zero sugar, juice-less version of the previously mentioned Monster Juice Pacific Punch. Both share a taste profile similar to most fruit punch drinks, although this new punch variation has a nice, mild sour finish. Yes, it’s a familiar flavor, but a classic one.

But while Pacific Punch can get a bit too sweet because of the sugar and juice, Punk Punch is easier to drink, at least for me. Maybe it’s because my taste buds are so used to Monster Ultra’s sweetness.

I enjoyed Monster Ultra Punk Punch so much that I see it becoming one of my regular go-to Ultra flavors, which include Ultra White and Ultra Violet.

Purchased Price: $3.50
Size: 16 fl oz can
Purchased at: Times Supermarket
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 10 calories, 0 grams of fat, 370 milligrams of sodium, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of sugar, 5 grams of erythritol, 0 grams of protein, and 150 milligrams of caffeine.

The Pop-Tarts Ice Cream Sandwich line has expanded with two new flavors. Will we see a pumpkin pie flavor in the fall and a sugar cookie one in the winter? (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

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Holy Deadpool & Wolverine! What the peppercorn aioli is this?

Earlier this year, Burger King rolled out the Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper, featuring a 1/4 lb beef patty topped with onion rings, sautéed mushrooms, bacon, Swiss cheese, and peppercorn aioli, on a toasted sesame seed bun.

In my review, I noted that it was a derivative of 2025’s Steakhouse Bacon Whopper, which featured a quarter-pound beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, crispy onions, A.1. Sauce, bacon, Swiss cheese, and peppercorn aioli on a toasted sesame seed bun.

In this review, I’m going to point out that the new Peppercorn BLT Whopper is a derivative of both — and really should’ve been called the Ultimate Steakhouse Bacon Whopper. It features a quarter-pound beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, bacon, Swiss cheese, and peppercorn aioli on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Either other universes are sending peppercorn aioli-topped Whoppers to ours, or Burger King’s Whopper creations are now produced via AI using the following prompt: “I’m the fast food burger chain, Burger King, and accidentally purchased too much peppercorn aioli. Using toppings I always have in stock, come up with new Whopper variations.”

Despite their many ingredient similarities, the peppercorn aioli Whopper variants have had different taste profiles. The Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper had a mushroom & Swiss vibe, the Steakhouse Bacon Whopper had a Western burger vibe, and this new one has a less straightforward vibe.

I didn’t notice this with the previous peppercorn aioli-topped Whoppers, but the sauce doesn’t really have a strong peppercorn flavor. Instead, I taste something that’s Caesar dressing-adjacent with most bites, and the crunch of the lettuce with it further convinces my brain that I might be eating a Caesar salad that was made in front of me at a high-end steakhouse by someone in a tuxedo.

But there are also times when the savory, porky bacon takes over and, along with the mild cheese, makes it taste like a no frills deluxe bacon cheeseburger, but with Swiss. While the beef patty offered a meaty flavor, I didn’t taste that usual flame-grilled-ness from it, which is a strange thing to miss in a Whopper.

Overall, it’s an okay tasting Whopper, and, if you’re from another universe, it’s not worth traveling to this one to try it.

Purchased Price: $10.19*
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 790 calories, 48 grams of fat, 18 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 130 milligrams of cholesterol, 1590 milligrams of sodium, 57 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and 43 grams of protein.

*Because I live on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.

As someone who doesn’t love beef, I highly appreciate the touchscreens at Taco Bell that allow you to make substitutions seamlessly—no fear of a disapproving gaze as I sheepishly swap to chicken. The only thing I’d enjoy more would be if the good people of Taco Bell revamped a classically beef-centric dish to include chicken from the get-go… and wouldn’t you know it, that’s exactly what they did with the new limited edition Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider.

This isn’t the first Slider-ified Crunchwrap; it follows in the footsteps of last year’s Steak & Queso flavor. Where the OG Crunchwrap Supreme contains Nacho Cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream, this new variant has crispy chicken as the main protein, plus a three-cheese blend, pico de gallo, and your choice of either Creamy Chipotle or Jalapeno Honey Mustard sauce. Being a slider, it’s also important to note that it’s smaller than the traditional Crunchwrap Supreme, making it ideal for a quick snack. (If you’re hungrier, you can even get it as part of the Discovery Luxe Cravings Box combo.)

While the Slider shares the same iconic hexagonal shape as the original Crunchwrap Supreme, mine wasn’t folded quite flawlessly, so I could see some sauce-coated bits of tomato peeking out. The small size came in handy here, since I was able to grip the Slider fully in one hand and keep the other ready to catch any fillings that might tumble out. My first bite was remarkably solid, which made sense when I realized I had bitten directly into one of the nuggets of crispy chicken. (“I see, it’s like a chicken nugget wrapped in a tortilla,” remarked my husband, who, I guess, had never heard of a Crunchwrap before? Technically, there were three chicken nuggets in there, but his observation was more or less accurate.)

I enjoyed the plumpness of the nugget and the tasty fried coating, even if it was a bit dry. That problem was mitigated by mouthfuls that had more mustard, though I still couldn’t help but think that shredded chicken would have been a better fit. I know, the whole reason this item exists is to promote the fact that Taco Bell sells chicken nuggets these days, but still! It also didn’t help that my Slider came out a bit lukewarm, and my suspicions that it hadn’t been properly heated all the way through were supported when I unwrapped it to see an abundance of unmelted cheese shreds.

The pico de gallo was mild, mostly sweet from the tomatoes, which obscured the onion’s bite. And speaking of “sweet with a bite,” the jalapeno honey mustard was a bit strange. I mostly tasted the acridness of the jalapeno, which was a tad too vinegary for my liking, though my very last bite somehow tasted like pure, classic honey mustard, so it wasn’t the most consistent sauce.

While the Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider didn’t knock my socks off, I enjoyed it enough to try it again if the opportunity arises. Maybe my Taco Bell was just having an off day! Maybe I would fare better with the Creamy Chipotle! And if all else fails, I can always do a little more customizing on my beloved touchscreen.

Purchased Price: $2.99
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 320 calories, 12 grams of fat, 860 milligrams of sodium, 36 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of sugar, and 16 grams of protein.

There are two animal characters in KPop Demon Hunters — Derpy and The Bird.

Well, that’s what my wife said when I asked her the animal characters’ names, since she watched the movie and I didn’t. I don’t know what’s worse: someone who watched the movie not knowing your name, or not getting your own McDonald’s menu item. Sorry, Sussie (The Bird’s name). But Derpy is cuter and, as luck would have it, has a name that rhymes with McFlurry.

The Derpy McFlurry features McDonald’s soft serve with wildberry-flavored sauce and popping pearls. And because this is KPop Demon Hunters, it naturally has to have purple in some way — though Derpy is apparently blue, so why isn’t this dessert blue too? But again, I’m coming at this as someone who has only read the movie’s Wikipedia entry, so maybe I’m missing something.

One thing worth knowing before you dig in: the wildberry sauce and popping pearls all sit on top of the soft serve, so if you want that flavor throughout, you’re going to have to mix it yourself. I know, I know — it’s a McFlurry, and they’re supposed to do that for you. But can you imagine sticking this into the McFlurry mixing machine? All those purple pearls would pop.

While it’s wildberry-flavored, if you love raspberry, you’re going to love this — though at times I thought I detected a hint of blueberry as well. The fruity flavor is bold and present with most spoonfuls once mixed, and the popping pearls do exactly what they’re supposed to, exploding in your mouth and enhancing the flavor with every pop. Its fruitiness reminds me of raspberry yogurt, minus the seeds — which, thankfully, aren’t here, because I’m not a fan of raspberry seeds in yogurts or Jamba Juice smoothies.

McDonald’s Derpy McFlurry is quite satisfying with its berry flavor and fun with its exploding spherical inclusions. Along with the Demon Sauce from the HUNTRIX Meal, this was another highlight of McDonald’s current limited-time menu, and a dessert I’d happily go back for.

Purchased Price: $5.69*
Size: Regular
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 400 calories, 8 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 150 milligrams of sodium, 72 grams of carbohydrates, 62 grams of sugar (including 52 grams of added sugar), and 9 grams of protein.

*Because I live on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.

It’s back! You’d think we’d have a review for it, but we don’t. It’s been 11 years since its debut. Welcome back, S’mOREO Cookies! (Spotted by Robbie at Kroger Marketplace.)

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These crazy rolled tortilla chips with “medium” heat are currently a Kroger-exclusive. But what’s even crazier than Crazy Buffalo is the number of new Takis products so far this year. (Spotted by Robbie at Kroger Marketplace.)

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No one likes to admit when they are wrong. But I’m here to tell you, I was wrong. How, you ask? It involves the phrase “à la mode.” We all know it means “with ice cream on top,” right?

That’s what I always thought, and that’s somewhat accurate. But here’s where I was wrong—way wrong. I must confess that I somehow thought it was derived from Greek or Latin, which makes no sense at all because I’m pretty sure ice cream wasn’t a thing back when that Plato guy was around. It’s actually a French phrase that means “fashionable” or “in style,” but sometime around the late 1800s or early 1900s in America, it came to mean the then-trendy practice of putting ice cream on pie. I was also wrong in thinking the little mark above the a in à la mode is called a tilde. It’s a grave accent, which seems like how you would describe what Beetlejuice speaks with.

Now that everyone except for punctation nerds and etymology buffs has moved on, let’s get to the review of the new Brookie À La Mode ice cream from Blue Bell, which the Texas-based creamery says is brown sugar ice cream with chunks of brownie and soft chocolate chip cookie pieces. I’m not even going to get into the fact that Brookie À La Mode is a silly name, because it is ice cream, so I’m not sure how you can put ice cream on top of it. And simply putting brownies and cookies together in the same general vicinity does not constitute a brookie. But you came here to find out if you should run out to buy this, right? Well, maybe not run, but you should saunter, or sashay if you prefer, over to your local store. It’s not worth breaking a sweat or anything like that, but it’s still plenty good.

The showstopper here is the brownie chunks. They are little pieces of rich, heavenly, chocolatey goodness that magically stay moist and chewy without getting soggy in the ice cream. I would eat a pint of just the brownie chunks. The other two components are good, but nothing special really. The brown sugar ice cream has just a faint hint of something to differentiate it from vanilla, but it gives off more of a cookie batter vibe. It’s perfectly fine, but don’t expect a lot of brown sugar flavor. The cookie pieces are about as expected, and although they have a similar texture to the brownie chunks, when you get one of the chocolate chips, there is a nice crunch and extra pop of flavor.

Aside from a name that doesn’t make much sense and that it made me feel a little bit foolish for being off base on the whole à la mode thing, this is a nice addition to the Blue Bell lineup.

Purchased Price: $3.99
Size: One Pint
Purchased at: Brookshire Brothers
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2/3 cup) 240 calories, 11 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 40 milligrams of cholesterol, 115 milligrams of sodium, 30 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 22 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.

Trader Joe’s Salted Caramel Mochi Ice Cream

Trader Joe’s Speckled Egg Milk Chocolate Bars

Trader Joe’s Garlic Butter Nut Mix

Trader Joe’s Single Origin Kilimanjaro Arabica Coffee Instant Coffee

Planet Oat Emily in Paris Oatmilk Creamer White Chocolate Raspberry Creamer

Rita’s Mystery Peeps Ice

Dippin’ Dots Galaxy Pop Ice Cream

Nerds Gummy Clusters and Rope Variety Pack

Bolthouse Farms Limited Edition Sumo Citrus

Brownieful Confetti Mini Brownies

Even Snyder’s of Hanover is getting into protein and fiber. (Spotted by Phil at Weis and Tommy at Shaw’s.)

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The promotion for McDonald’s KPop Demon Hunters asks you to pick a meal to pick a side. Those two sides are The HUNTRIX Meal versus The Saja Boys Breakfast Meal. If you have no idea what the previous sentence means, I suggest going to the Wikipedia page for KPop Demon Hunters to get yourself caught up, which is what I had to do because I know the music, but I do not know the movie.

But is it a hard choice? If you compare the two, it seems easy to pick a side. The Saja Boys Meal comes with just a Sausage McMuffin with Egg covered in Spicy Saja Sauce, hash browns, and a small soft drink. The HUNTRIX Meal, meanwhile, is a spread of 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with two special sauces — Hunter Sauce and Demon Sauce — Ramyeon McShaker Fries, and a medium drink. Both meals come with photo cards of the characters, but the HUNTRIX Meal offers so many more flavors. It’s not even a contest.

That said, while the HUNTRIX Meal offers more flavors, the two McNugget sauces taste suspiciously similar to previous ones. Let’s start with the Hunter Sauce, which McDonald’s describes as a sweet and slightly spicy sauce that blends chili, garlic, and pepper. I swear it tastes like one of the limited-time dipping sauces McDonald’s offered within the past three years, though I can’t pinpoint which one. It’s a pleasant, sweet, and peppery sauce with a mild kick. Tasty, but the Demon Sauce was more intriguing.

Your eyes aren’t deceiving you, and my iPhone’s nearly four-year-old camera isn’t messing with the colors — the Demon Sauce really is purple. If you’re wondering how it got its pretty purple pigment, the ingredients list butterfly pea flower extract, fruit juice, and vegetable juice. The color brings back memories of those Heinz EZ Squirt ketchups from the ’90s, available in green, blue, pink, and purple.

It tastes almost exactly like my favorite McNuggets sauce, Hot Mustard — which still exists, though not everywhere, I think. So it’s no surprise I prefer it over the Hunter Sauce. The only differences between the Demon Sauce and standard Hot Mustard are the color and the heat, with the Demon Sauce building spiciness the more you eat.

Finally, the Ramyeon McShaker Fries feature a savory blend of soy, garlic, sesame, and spices. The flavor reminds me of the seasoning packet from a bag of instant noodles, so McDonald’s did a solid job of replicating ramyeon flavors. There’s a strong soy sauce note throughout, though I was a little surprised there wasn’t any heat — ramyeon is typically known for being spicy. The seasoned fries were enjoyable, but not enough to make me miss them when they’re gone or to buy them à la carte while they’re still around.

The standout of the HUNTRIX Meal was the Demon Sauce, for its striking purple color and its Hot Mustard flavor. But despite that being the only true standout, I still think the HUNTRIX Meal is far more interesting than the Saja Boys one. So I guess I picked a side — I’m Team HUNTRIX.

Purchased Price: $12.19*
Size: Medium
Rating: 6 out of 10 (Hunter Sauce), 9 out of 10 (Demon Sauce), 6 out of 10 (Ramyeon McShaker Fries)
Nutrition Facts: (w/medium Diet Coke) 930 calories, 54 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 70 milligrams of cholesterol, 1915 milligrams of sodium, 88 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 14 grams of sugar, and 28 grams of protein.

*Because I live on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.

I just learned the Bubble Yum duck has a name, and it’s O-S-C-A-R. Just kidding. It’s Floyd D. Duck. While this gum is available on Amazon, it’s also going to end up in stores. (Spotted by Robbie at Amazon.)

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Do not French kiss a can of Maison Perrier French Kiss Sparkling Juice Beverage. The drink comes in four flavors — Blackberry & Lemon, Peach & Cherry, Mango & Coconut, and Raspberry & Lime. A can has 6 grams of fiber and 1 gram of sugar. A kiss of sugar and a French kiss of fiber, if you will. (Spotted by Phil at Weis.)

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Fruit Riot has never caused a riot in my house because, well, I’ve never invited any of its products into my place. I’ve known about Fruit Riot products for years, ever since the original version debuted, but never made room in my freezer for the pouches of sour-coated frozen fruit. All it took for me to finally open my freezer door to welcome a bag of Fruit Riot was a collaboration with Sour Patch Kids.

Before you question whether gummy candy freezes well, know that this Fruit Riot Sour Patch Kids Sour Pineapple Tropical Mix is freshly frozen pineapple with a Sour Patch Kids-inspired sour coating. So, no gummy candy shaped like kids were harmed in making this product.

It appears the sugary, sour layer aims to replicate the flavors of Redberry, Orange, and Grape. However, the pouch mostly contained yellow-colored pieces, which made me wonder if they were lemon-flavored rather than orange. The next most plentiful were the Redberry chunks, and trailing far behind with only four purple bits was Grape.

It was surprising that there was no need to let the fruit thaw before biting into it. As someone who freezes fruit because I don’t eat fresh ones fast enough, I know how solid fresh pineapple can get when frozen. The varied sizes of the pieces also took me aback — some were standard pineapple chunks you’d find in a can, while others were noticeably smaller.

Of the three Sour Patch Kids flavors in the pouch, the only one I could identify with certainty was the Redberry, which ended up being my favorite. Orange didn’t taste like orange, and I’m not sure the purple pieces were grape, but that didn’t take away from how much I liked them. The pineapple’s flavor, which can be a bit tart on its own, wasn’t overpowered by the coating. Instead, the sugary layer amped up the sourness, though not to a face-puckering level. The coating’s grittiness wasn’t off-putting either, adding a sugary crunch to the firm chew of the pineapple.

I don’t know if these are as sour as Fruit Riot’s other products because, as I mentioned earlier, I haven’t had any of them. But I enjoyed the taste of every piece, even though with most, I was not sure what I was tasting beyond the sourness and pineapple. If you’re a fan of sour candy, these are a fun way to eat fruit, and definitely worth opening your freezer door for.

Purchased Price: $5.99
Size: 8 oz pouch
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 oz/about 3-5 pieces) 45 calories, 2 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 0 milligrams of sodium, 7 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 6 grams of sugar (includes 4 grams of added sugar), and 0 grams of protein.

Ahem, Oreo! How about a deep fried Oreo-flavored Oreo? Not these frozen ones. Also, not sure how Oreo would pull that off. (Spotted by Jason B at Giant Eagle.)

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There’s also a Nacho Cheese flavor. Also, I want to give this the nickname Proteintos. (Spotted by Robbie at Kroger Marketplace.)

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