New Product Reviews
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On Track Snack Fruit Energy Bar: Peaches and Cream Flavor
| Taste | Value | Health | Ingredients | Prep | Appearance | Packaging | Total |
| 29 |
20 |
15 |
15 |
n/a 10 |
4 |
5 | 98 |
This product is a HIT!
Every morning I wake up and ask myself: does the world need another energy bar? This fruit bar from On Track actually smells and tastes like fruit, so in this case maybe we can use another energy bar after all. I do have a couple of tiny criticisms though. While there’s no disputing the peachiness in the flavor profile I couldn’t identify any taste of “cream”. The label states this is an “Award Winning Energy and Nutritional Bar” and I am just left wondering – what award? Whose award? It makes no sense to list an award without stating what the award is. Available in other flavors. Retails for $1.20 / 1.4 oz.
Bouquet of Fruits
Fresno, CA
800 243 7848
bouquetoffruits.com
Heart Shape: Flax, Olive and Sunflower Blend Finishing Oil and Dressing
| Taste | Value | Health | Ingredients | Prep | Appearance | Packaging | Total |
| 30 |
16 |
15 |
15 |
n/a 10 |
5 |
5 | 96 |
This product is a HIT!
This culinary “Finishing Oil” might just be one of the best combos ever – the blend of flaxseed oil, extra virgin olive oil and sunflower oil produces a light, grassy flavor with a beautiful color and an excellent nutritional profile, containing Omega Fatty Acids 3, 6 and 9. I love that the label on this product tells you exactly how much of each of these Omegas is contained in every tablespoon. The label also tells you to refrigerate after opening because flax seed oil can quickly turn rancid, hence the dark glass bottle of this excellent product. Available in other varieties. Retails for $9.99 / 8.45 fl oz.
Shape Foods
Brandon, Canada
877 333 8331
shapefoods.com
O.N.E.: Cashew Juice
| Taste | Value | Health | Ingredients | Prep | Appearance | Packaging | Total |
| 29 |
17 |
13 |
14 |
n/a 10 |
5 |
4 | 92 |
This product is a HIT!
Brazil has given us Carnival, string bikinis and now cashew juice! While the idea of cashew juice might not be as attractive as the other two, it actually has a surprisingly good flavor – and did you know that a cashew nut grows inside a sweet and tasty fruit? This fruit is a rich source of vitamin C and according to this package “may help: calm an upset stomach, soothe a sore throat, protect the skin from problems like acne and eczema and fortify the immune system”. That’s all great, but with 33 grams of sugar from the organic sugar cane juice, the subtle, pear-like flavor of the cashew is overpowered by sweetness. The image on the package also shows a straw, which is somewhat misleading, because there isn’t one. Available in other flavors. Retails for $1.99 / 11 oz.
One World Enterprises, LLC
Brazil
888 663 2626
onenaturalexperience.com
My Husband’s Nuts: Chili Con Lemon Flavor
| Taste | Value | Health | Ingredients | Prep | Appearance | Packaging | Total |
| 28 |
10 |
15 |
15 |
n/a 10 |
5 |
3 | 86 |
This product is a HIT!
You’ve heard all the stories about the farmer’s wife before, so think of this product “My Husband’s Nuts” as vindication. These “Chili Con Lemon” almonds are a crunchy and flavorful experience and I like how the taste evolves as you eat; the first taste sensation is all about heat, which then morphs into a tangy and pleasant citrus ending. This is a great product, but there are two things I don’t like: you might guess this one, but this package is not re-closeable which is just crazy when these nuts cost $6 for 5 oz – and that’s my second gripe. At that price these are hardly an everyday item. Available in other flavors. Retails for $6 / 5.5 oz.
Jennifer Rogers Etcheverry
Bakersfield, CA
866 688 7487
myhusbandsnuts.com
Montana Monster Munchies: Original Recipe Flavor
| Taste | Value | Health | Ingredients | Prep | Appearance | Packaging | Total |
| 26 |
13 |
10 |
13 |
n/a 10 |
5 |
4 | 81 |
Who eats half a cookie? I hate it when a company lists the nutritional info based on a half a cookie – and I don’t care if the cookie is more than 3 inches in diameter! So, let’s take a look: one cookie is actually 354 calories, 28 grams of sugar and 18 grams of fat. This certainly isn’t guilt-free munching. And while it is a good cookie I certainly wouldn’t call it “The Last Best Cookie” as they do on the package. There’s also a bit of a conundrum here: while the aroma of the cookie promises peanut butter-y flavor the taste is chocolate-y and only very faintly peanut butter-y. Available in other flavors. Retails for $2.99 / 5.5 oz.
Montana Monster Munchies
Bozeman, MT
800 752 2158
mtmonstermunchies.com
Points System:
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.
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I noticed the Heart Shape oil on here which is great!
I tried the flax oil and surprisingly it didnt have that gross taste of other brands that i tried before. I started just taking the flax oil for the omega 3's in it but with a gentle taste to it its so much easier and i have noticed a huge difference in my health, as well as my skin which is great! Happy to see this product on here!