Hi-Chew – Mystery Transformation Mix
Another year, another strange gimmick. I say that, but I’m also fully expecting this to simply be a rehash of something else they’ve done before, just with a new sticker slapped on it. Having said…
Month: March 2026
Milky Peko-Chan Candy – Sato Nishiki Cherry
The Peko-Chan mascot strikes again…this time less fear and horror and more curiosity and bewilderment. I’ve tried their chewy candies before and while Hi-Chew is still the best, these are serviceable and shareable in a…
Percy Pig – Phizzy Pigtails
I went down the Percy Pig rabbit hole a few years back, and to my shock and horror, it was the same as Fred Ferkel. I started my Katjes journey with Fred, so to find…
Ritter Sport – Milk Chocolate with Caramelized Almonds
Ritter Sport has historically done a great job with it’s nut related bars. This one seems promising for sure. I love caramelized or candied almonds, and I love chocolate. How could this go wrong? Sadly,…
Lorenz – Crunchips X-Cut Paprika
Lorenz is a snack company with a long history dating back to 1889 and founded in Germany. They had humble start as a biscuit maker before branching out into savoury snacks like pretzels, chips and…
Meiji – Almond Matcha
I haven’t had Meiji chocolate products too much beyond the classic chocolate covered gummies. Maybe something about the packaging on the nuts felt too dated or old school that it never caught my eye. But…
The Natural Confectionery Co. – Fruit Salad
During my travels to Asia, I came across a brand that looks very non-Asian and is definitely more of a European looking brand. As it turns out The Natural Confectionery Co. is an Australian brand…
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…
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…