Back in November, I criticized the very existence of Banana Tootsie Pops. I thought it was only fair to take a look at a limited-edition holiday flavor, Candy Cane Tootsie Pops.
Candy Cane Tootsie Pop
The concept seems easy enough to understand. Candy Cane + Tootsie Roll on a stick. However, there's just something different about these products.
The other day Amy brought home a bag of Tootsie Pops. As many know, Tootsie Rolls are my favorite candy. However, as I dug into the bag, something odd was inside. A Banana Tootsie Pop? Who thought this was a good idea?
Banana Tootsie Pops
Sure enough, it was true. And after a taste, it was also gross.
I was hoping that this wasn't a permanent change. Back in 2004, the company rolled out new flavors: Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and Strawberry. In 2006, Lemon Lime was added, then Caramel in 2007. However, it seems like these were short-term additions, as they can no longer be found today.
Per the official Tootsie website, "the original five-flavor mix — Chocolate, Cherry, Orange, Grape and Raspberry — has been expanded to include a new sixth flavor that alternates among Pomegranate, Banana, and now Blueberry flavored hard candy."
I've had the Pomegranate. It's not bad. Haven't found Blueberry yet. But I can confirm that you should avoid any bags containing Banana.
As I mentioned on Twitter, "Banana Tootsie Pops are the reason vomiting was invented."
I hit up the post-Halloween candy sales and came across M&M's White Chocolate Candy Corn in the clearance area. Since we've looked at other M&M flavors in the past – M&M's Coconut, M&M's Mint Crisp, M&M's Wildly Cherry, M&M's Razzberry – I thought I'd give this a quick review.
M&M's White Chocolate Candy Corn
Of note is that the packaging is designed vertically vs. the horizontal style typically seen in a bag of M&M's. These are obviously targeted at the Halloween market, with the M&M's guy dressed up like a candy corn.
Orange, White, and Yellow Colors
The candy itself has the same shape/style as Peanut Butter M&M's. Circle in shape and plump. The colors of white, orange, and yellow match the look of candy corn. But the taste? Pretty much like eating white chocolate chips… which is kinda gross. Amy thought they tasted like candy corn, but I didn't really sense much of that. Overall, there's an element of fake plastic flavor that just isn't very good. Yuck!
There's a good reason these were on clearance.
