I look forward to that green Space Ranger Marshmallow being repurposed as a Christmas tree marshmallow for a future holiday cereal release. (Spotted by David P at Marc’s.)
SPOTTED: Coca-Cola Creations Zero Sugar Limited Edition Byte
Update: We tried it! Click here to read our review.
Limited Edition Coca-Cola Byte is “Pixel Flavored.” What does that mean? Also, does Coca-Cola Byte have bite? Well, if you want to find out, the only way you can get your hands on this is to order it through the Coca-Cola store. Surprisingly, it hasn’t sold out as I type this on May 9 (It’s been available since May 2). Maybe Coca-Cola made a lot of it. Or maybe it isn’t selling well. (Photo sent in by Robbie.)
REVIEW: Mtn Dew Purple Thunder
What is Mtn Dew Purple Thunder?
It’s a Circle K exclusive Mountain Dew flavor that combines the classic carbonated and caffeinated citrus soda with blackberry and plum flavors. It’s available in 20-ounce bottles and at Circle K’s Polar Pop fountains.
How is it?
It tastes like another Mountain Dew flavor that I enjoyed, which is odd because the press release about Purple Thunder says that it has “a one-of-a-kind blackberry and plum fusion.” I can’t recall which other flavor this tastes like because all the high fructose corn syrup I’ve consumed from trying every Mtn Dew variety might’ve made my memories hazy. But it’s probably one of the other berry-flavored Dew flavors I’ve tried. I guess you could say Purple Thunder is a DEWrivative.
It’s really the berry that has my taste buds experiencing flavor deja vu. I don’t notice any plum flavor unless the flavor scientists at Mountain Dew eat the same flavorless plums I sometimes end up getting because I have no idea how to pick good ones at the grocery store.
Anything else you need to know?
Its purple color makes me yearn for Mtn Dew Pitch Black. Now that I’ve typed that sentence, I want it even more. Give me a second. I’ve got to create an eBay saved search for unopened Pitch Black cans that are very-beyond-the-best-by-date. Come on, Mountain Dew! Bring back Pitch Black for Halloween this year! Heck, it can even be a reboot. Reboots are in now. Dew it!
Also, a zero-sugar version is not available. Sorry. Wait. Why am I apologizing? It’s not as if I influence what gets made and what doesn’t. Besides wanting Pitch Black back, I’d like Maui Burst to be released from Dollar General’s exclusivity. But just because I typed that doesn’t mean it will happen.
Conclusion:
Even though it tastes familiar, Mtn Dew Purple Thunder is a fine release. It’s not even close to being in my top 10 favorite Dew flavors. But it is definitely in my top 10 favorite purple-colored Dew flavors, which I think there are less than ten, so there’s a chance it’s ranked higher than ten.
DISCLOSURE: I received a free product sample (along with a bunch of swag I’ll never use) from Mountain Dew and Circle K. Doing so did not influence my review.
Purchased Price: FREE
Size: 20 oz bottle
Purchased at: Received from Mtn Dew and Circle K
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 bottle) 270 calories, 0 grams of fat, 85 milligrams of sodium, 73 grams of carbohydrates, 73 grams of sugar (73 grams of added sugar), and 0 grams of protein.
SPOTTED: Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Sweet Carolina Reaper
Update: We tried it! Click here to read our review.
Hmm…I’m trying to decide what I should have in hand when these burn my mouth. Ice water? Half-melted ice cream? Heavy cream? Fire extinguisher? (Spotted by Matt S at Walmart.)
SPOTTED – 5/10/2022
Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.
(Spotted by Tommy at Big Y.)
(Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)
(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)
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(Spotted by Tommy at Big Y.)
(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)
(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)