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Alter Eco – Raspberry Truffle Thins

Alter Eco – Raspberry Truffle Thins

I am back once again with yet another Alter Eco truffle thin bar. I think at this point it’s safe to say that this will be very hard to not like. Even if the flavour…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on March 6, 2026September 25, 2025
Black Thunder – Purple Sweet Potato

Black Thunder – Purple Sweet Potato

My experience thus far with sweet potato flavours is, middling at best. I’ve had a few standout products, but they are awash a sea of mid or mediocre ones. Maybe it’s just me and my…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on March 2, 2026September 25, 2025
Bourbon – Rich Matcha Brownie

Bourbon – Rich Matcha Brownie

These are mini brownie squares that combine matcha with fudgy chocolate. I haven’t had much brownies in comparison to other baked goods like cookies. I find they are usually quite rich and heavy, and it’s…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 27, 2026September 19, 2025
Hi-Chew – Fanta Yogurt Rush

Hi-Chew – Fanta Yogurt Rush

This is a short stick. A stubber. This seems to only have about 7 pieces. I guess it would be fine if the price was commensurate to compensate for the fewer pieces, but alas it…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 23, 2026September 19, 2025
Black Thunder – Blissful Butter

Black Thunder – Blissful Butter

This is apparently a revival or reissue of an old flavour. Having tried a bar not long ago that felt too similar to the regular one, I’m hoping this one delivers on being something different.…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 20, 2026September 18, 2025
Black Thunder – Kokutou Black Sugar Chocolate

Black Thunder – Kokutou Black Sugar Chocolate

It truly is a shame that Black Thunder is so hard to find here in the Frigid North. Even more of a shame that the few places you can find it will ask for your…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 16, 2026September 18, 2025
Alter Eco – Creme Brulee Truffle Thins

Alter Eco – Creme Brulee Truffle Thins

As I work my way through the catalogue of Alter Eco products, my favourite line so far is their truffle thins. The concept of a truffle being thin is still somewhat new to me, because…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 13, 2026September 12, 2025
DARS Chocolate – Lemon Cheesecake

DARS Chocolate – Lemon Cheesecake

I’ve had a few interesting flavours from DARS, some good, some not as good. But I’ve never had one bad enough that turned me off from trying as many of the new flavours I see…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 9, 2026September 12, 2025
Hi-Chew – Sono Mama (Plain)

Hi-Chew – Sono Mama (Plain)

An interesting gimmick for today is what if we took your beloved Hi-Chew, and just removed all flavour from it? This flavour is…flavourless? The idea here is that this is the true, plain essence of…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 6, 2026September 5, 2025
Ritter Sport – Coffee Duo Milky Macchiato and Crunchy Coffee

Ritter Sport – Coffee Duo Milky Macchiato and Crunchy Coffee

Ritter does a pretty good balance of coming up with new, interesting flavours and focusing on the ones they have in their assortment. And they have quite a few, if we’re being honest. I don’t…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 2, 2026September 4, 2025

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