So, for whatever reason, Skittles has decided to release a limited edition of ‘carnival’ flavors. They are so confident that people will like them that they put a few of the flavors in other bags of Skittles, just to give the consumer a taste. A bag I bought came with the ‘Green Slushy’ flavor (I’ve always spelled it ’slushie’), which does not sound appetizing at all. But, it was in the bag, so I ate one, and it was good. Kinda like a lemon-lime-flavored skittle. So I decided, why not, I’ll try a bag.
I have never eaten a less tasty candy. Its like they got together and tried to make the most disgusting mix of horrid flavors imaginable. I paid $.50 for the bag, and I regret it.
Candy Apple - I must give them credit, it tastes like a candy apple. Or rather the stuff they dip the candy apple in. That’s good, but the reason why a candy apple is good is because the apple tones down the immense sweetness. As you might imagine, there are no apples in the Skittles, and I think I just became diabetic eating one.
Bubble Gum - Ugh. It tastes a little like bubble gum, but about four or five times as much sugar. I’m pretty sure that pure sugar has less sugar than one of these.
Cotton Candy - The lesser of evils, I suppose. It does taste like cotton candy in Skittle form. They did a good job on this one, too bad I don’t overly care for cotton candy. It should be noted that cotton candy is really nothing but spun sugar.
Red Licorice - Yes, the red candy, the king of any bag of multicolor candies you buy. From Starburst to Mike & Ike, the red is the most coveted (green and white to get cult followings, in many cases). So I popped one of these, and it tasted like red licorice. Not twizzlers or redvines or any of those other popular licorices, no no. Have you ever had that cheap store-brand licorice that tastes dry and crumbly? Yeah, its like that. Although, compared to the other flavors, its almost palatable.
So, my advice, do not buy these carnival flavors, unless you want to try ‘Green Slushy’, because that is a good flavor.
And for those curious, the bag contained:
14 Red Licorice
14 Green Slushy
12 Cotton Candy
11 Bubble Gum
9 Candy Apple
60 Total
So, at least the good flavor was one of the most plentiful.
Any candies you’ve bought and been bitterly disappointed in?
Zel-kun out.
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