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Wednesday, February 7, 2007
SpongeBob SquarePants Heart
I decided to go a bit further afield and chose a product that didn’t contain a big brand name candy. This SpongeBob SquarePants embossed heart holds Yogurt Covered Raisins (and stickers). The little saying that you can’t quite make out there next to SpongeBob is “Valentine ... let’s soak up some smiles!” (I’m sure if they could spell it they’d put his creepy laugh in there, too.)
Inside the heart was a little packet of candies and the stickers. I was pleased that the candy was further wrapped to keep it fresh, however it didn’t look that appealing, as the raisins kind of peeked through the yogurt coating, making them look dirty or scuffed. The smelled like absolutely nothing. Upon biting into them I found that the yogurt coating was not a soft “chocolate-like” experience, but a crunchy shell. The shell itself had no real flavor, but did have a slight cooling effect on the tongue. There was a strange, gamey/musty aftertaste, which I suppose is the yogurt, but was really off. They were, um, unappealing in all respects. The candies are under the brand label “NickTrition” which I’m guessing makes it look like it’s healthy. However, here are the ingredients: Raisins, Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Yogurt Powder, Titanium Dioxide, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Vanilla & Confectioner’s Glaze, Artificial Colors. I will admit that raisins are plenty healthy. But I think the only reason there’s no listing for trans fats in the nutrition facts is because the serving size is only 20 grams. So I guess they’ve achieved the goal of balanced nutrition, because you’re really paying for a plastic box and some stickers and the nutritional benefit or hit is negligible from these candies ... if your kids eat them. I suspect you’ll find them in the cushions of the couch in a month or so.
POSTED BY Cybele AT 8:51 am
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Commenting is not available in this channel entry.Spongebob freaks me the eff out, but I do like a good yogurt covered raisin. However, since these are “appalling,” I’ll hold out for something else from the candy shop. Thanks for the warning!
I’m curious: What other candies are being branded as NickTrition?
My roommate loves Spongebob (well, really Patrick) and I almost bought her these because I wasn’t paying much attention and thought they were normal candy. Glad I put them back when I read they were raisins.
Spongebob *makes* crabby patties at the Krusty Krab. I figure it’s like a McDonalds and crabby patties are like Big Macs.
My 60 something dad LOVES all things Spongebob. However, I think even he would draw the line at these. Ick!
There’s a restaurant near me that servies “Krabby Patties” as a burger with crab dip on it (they have several Spongebob themed items for somet reason). It disturbs me that they think Mr. Krab would serve something with crab meat. Just thought I’d share.
a month or so ago i bought my daughter a little plasticy Dora thing that had that same candy in it. when she wouldn’t eat it, i thought ooh yogurt covered raisins can’t go wrong there. WRONG!! ewe! totally gross, and yes i think they did end up between the couch cushions, or maybe under her car seat…
lindseyQuinn - a quick search only brought up the yogurt covered raisins under the Nicktrition label. Kind of sad.
g - there may be other candies that aren’t “healthy” and possibly edible.
Julilla - hee! I know, I just like messing around with the kids ... it’s fun to get them all frustrated when I ask them why SpongeBob cooks his friend Krabby Patty on the grill.
Tabatha - I’m not sure these would ever decompose either ... you can look forward to finding them all eventually!
Susan - he’d love the little stickers through!
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