With over 40,000 products in the average supermarket, people don't have time (or the money) to test every product on the shelves – so we do it for you!

Each week we will post the latest reviews and I hope you will log in to see what’s hot…and what’s not!

Each product is judged and taste-tested based on the following seven criteria:

1. (30 points) Taste: The most important attribute of any food

2. (20 points) Value: Is it worth it?

3. (15 points) Health: Based off the nutritional information, is it nutritionally balanced?

4. (15 points) Ingredients: What's in it, how natural is it?

5. (10 points) Preparation: When applicable, how accurate or good are the directions?*

6. (5 points) Appearance: Is it appetizing and does it resemble its photo or description?

7. (5 points) Packaging: Is it appropriate for the product and does it have any benefits such as reseal ability, added freshness, better storage, etc?

*Products that do not require any preparation will have the full value of these points included in their total score.

Dole Wildly Nutritious Signature Blends Mixed Berries

Frozen fruit is a great idea no matter how you look at it! It's always packed at the peak of freshness, whereas fresh produce is a lot of times flown in before it's ripe. The packaging of this product can make consuming the recommended daily servings of fruits much more convenient for American consumers. And the great thing about this product is that it's just plain fruit! No added sugars or artificial ingredients. We do, however, think the name of this product could be misleading for consumers, implying that "wildly nutritious" is a health claim, when in fact it's just a brand name. Other available varities are Mixed Fruit and Tropical Fruit. Retails for $2.89-$3.29/12-oz resealable package.

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, Westlake Village, California
1-800-232-8888
www.dole.com

Fresh & Easy Kettle Cooked Original Salted Potato Chips

Fresh & Easy products are the private label of Tesco Supermarkets founded in the United Kingdom and now opening in the western part of the United States. All of their products are trans fat free! We like the flavor of these kettle cooked chips that contain no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. We also found that they are not burnt around the edges like many kettle cooked chips tend to be. And as the private label brand of Fresh & Easy, you'll also find that they are about 20 percent less expensive than similar products. Retails for $1.19/5-oz bag.

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc., El Segundo, California
www.freshandeasy.com

Vino de Milo Roasted Garlic Chianti Pasta Sauce

When looking for a good tomato sauce for your favorite pasta dishes, one thing to look out for is whether or not the first ingredient is diced tomato or tomato paste. With diced tomato, you'll have a much fresher, clean taste, like this sauce which also combines a touch of wine to enhance the flavor. The company uses locally grown tomatoes, which is great because that means the tomatoes have been allowed to ripen on the vine longer and have more nutrients. The price is high on this sauce, and the strangest thing is that when you open the jar and take in the aroma, the tomatoes and garlic are simply superb ... but when cooking, it loses a lot of its flavor and aroma –- which is probably why they suggest to "warm" the sauce versus cooking till hot. Retails for $6.99/25-oz glass jar.

Milo's, Athens, Ohio
1-866-589-milo (6456)
www.vinodemilo.com

Mr. Peanut's Sweet Shoppe Butter Toasted Nut Treasures

At first glance of the box, you probably won't even realize this is a product by Planters because of the festive and upscale look for the holiday season. Maybe that's why the price is a little too "upscale" as well. The mixture of peanuts, pecans, and walnuts with a butter toasted coating makes a delicious combination without being overly sweet. I guess that's why we were a little surprised to see that the first ingredient is sugar and not peanuts. Overall a nice treat, even for a few extra pennies, to compliment the holidays. Also available in Chocolate Almond Crunch and Cashew Mocha Delight. Retails for $2.99-$3.99/6-oz box.
Kraft Foods Global, Inc., Northfield, Illinois

1-877-677-3268
www.planters.com

Barilla PLUS Rotini

This is what Karen Miskovich, from Schererville, Indiana, has to say about this product: "Everything about it is great. Looks and tastes like most regular pasta that my family does not know that it is healthier." (Barilla PLUS pastas are made with wholesome ingredients that are naturally rich in protein, fiber, and ALA omega-3 fatty acids) Retails for $1.50/14.5-oz box. Also available in Spaghetti, Penne, Thin Spaghetti, Elbows, and Angel Hair.

Barilla America, Inc., Bannockburn, Illinois
1-800-9-BARILLA (1-800-922-7455)
www.barillaus.com

Oreo Cakesters Original

Here is what Gertrude Odonnell, from Crowley, Louisiana, has to say about this product: "I nominated the snack cake because I thought it was better than it is and I was told how good they are ... it really tastes the same as a devil's food cake, nothing special about them as I see and taste them." Retails for $2.50/box of six 2-count pouches. Also comes in Chocolate Crème.

Kraft Foods, Northfield, Illinois
1-800-NABISCO
www.nabiscoworld.com