FAST FOOD FIVE – 10/16/2013

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Here are five recent fast food news bites:

Subway’s Falafel sandwich is now available in a few more locations, but not yet nationwide. Subway FalaFAIL! (via Grub Grade)

KFC China is offering a beef burger. I hope Burger King in China deciders to offer chicken in a bucket. (via Serious Eats)

New Zealanders are getting their beloved Georgie Pies back from the company that took them away. (via The New Zealand Herald)

Taco Bell is testing a Spicy Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco. Do they really need to test that? Taco Bell Doritos Locos Tacos are the iPhones of the fast food world because they’re going to sell a crap load of them no matter what. (via Grub Grade)

Burger King Japan makes a burger than can French kiss you. (via Rocket News24)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (HALLOWEEN EDITION) – 10/16/2013

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Angie's Spooky Candy Corn Kettle Corn

I highly doubt this Angie’s Spooky Candy Corn Flavored Kettle Corn is actually spooky, unless it’s dusted with the dead souls of murderers or contains six grams of trans fat. (Spotted by Yuna at Target.)

Herr's Candy Corn Pretzels

Holy crap! Those pretzels have the measles AND yellow measles! (Spotted by Sylvia at Target.)

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Monster Treats Sheet

Stoned Dracula and Frankenstein on the packaging are probably happy there’s two pounds of Rice Krispies Treats to help satisfy their munchies. (Spotted by Tim at Walmart.)

Limited Edition TruMoo Vanilla Halloween Orange Color

I wonder how many people are going to accidentally buy this thinking they bought orange juice. (Spotted by Maria at Walmart.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – Lay’s Pico de Gallo Potato Chips

Pico de Gallo Lay's Potato Chips

Maybe it’s just me, but Tostitos Pico de Gallo Tortilla Chips make more sense than Lay’s Pico de Gallo Potato Chips. But what do I know. I don’t own a multi-billion dollar snack conglomerate. Here’s Chip Review’s thoughts. (Spotted by James at Jay C Foods.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

QUICK REVIEW: Mikawaya Lychee Exottics Gourmet Ice Cream

Mikawaya Lychee Exottics Gourmet Ice Cream

Purchased Price: $4.99
Size: 1 pint
Purchased at: Nijiya Market
Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Spot on lychee flavor. Not overly sweet. Wonderful way to enjoy lychee when it’s not in season. Airiness makes it easier to scoop. If I had no willpower, it would be gone in 15 minutes. Oh wait, I don’t have any willpower. Will someone please take this pint away from me?
Cons: Why are there two T’s? Why aren’t there three X’s? Not as creamy as premium ice cream, like Häagen-Dazs. Airiness gives it a texture similar to frozen dairy dessert. Its bright white color may blind you if the sun hits it at the right angle. Might be difficult to find.

Mikawaya Lychee Exottics Gourmet Ice Cream Closeup

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup – 150 calories, 70 calories from fat, 8 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 25 milligrams of cholesterol, 50 milligrams of sodium, 13 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 11 grams of sugar, 3 grams of protein, 6% vitamin A, and 10% calcium.

QUICK REVIEW: Jack in the Box Loaded Nuggets Munchie Meal

Jack in the Box Munchie Meal Loaded Nuggets

Purchased Price: $7.00*
Size: N/A
Purchased at: Jack in the Box
Rating: 5 out of 10
Pros: Cheese and ranch are a pleasant salty, creamy, and tangy combo on the nuggets. Comes with 10 chicken nuggets. Jack in the Box Tacos satisfy my taste buds more than the Loaded Nuggets. Halfsie fries. Reasonably priced meal.
Cons: I think calling these “loaded” is like calling Keira Knightley “well-endowed” because there aren’t many toppings. Lacks bacon, and whatever bacon there is gets lost in the sea on cheese and ranch. Uneven distribution of cheese and ranch. Doesn’t look like a lot in the tray it comes in. Passing out drunk and landing face first into a tray of these Loaded Nuggets. Least impressive of the four Jack’s Munchie Meal entrees.

Jack in the Box Munchie Meal Loaded Nuggets Closeup

Nutrition Facts: 1592 calories, 921 calories from fat, 102 grams of fat, 20 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 113 milligrams of cholesterol, 3593 milligrams of sodium, 1394 milligrams of potassium, 118 grams of carbohydrates, 10 grams of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, and 48 grams of protein.

*Because I live on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay six dollars for the meal.