Halloween candy critique: Reese's tastes different

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:well, i heard that taste buds change over every 7 years, so you keep changing your tastes, so i wonder if that;s why the chocolate doesn't taste as good - by the way, i totally agree and would add that i think crunch tastes different than it used to, as well. less chocolatey.

and don't get me started on McDonald's french fries - those used to be SO delicious

McDonald's french fries used to be good because they fried them in lard. They switched to vegetable oil in a (misguided) attempt to make them "healthier". When in France, I stop at a McDonald's there, just to buy french fries. They taste like ours used to taste.

Actually, part of the reason they changed was that they were lying to vegetarians about the lard. And, in the US, there are many vegetarians and fries are one of the core McDonald's offerings that they like and can eat.

[Anonymous]

U.S. food companies are constantly changing recipes when they discover ingredients that 1) will make the cost to produce lower and 2) will make us addicted. TRUTH!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm really sad about the lack of mounds and almond joys in my kids' buckets.

yes! I was only able to swipe one Almond Joy from my kids' stash. Very disappointed.

This year is all about the Butterfinger for me.

[Anonymous]

Do you ever find that you have a passing thought or issue and it FREAKING TURNS UP ON DCUM THE NEXT DAY?

Last night, I ate a Krackle from the bag of Hershey's minis that I bought to distribute on Halloween. It tasted like candle wax. So disappointed.

I do think we're spoiled by better products. TJ's dark chocolate peanut butter cups (conveniently displayed at the register and costing only 99 cents) are awesome.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hmm, I hadn't noticed. I do notice that M & Ms don't taste the same as they used to. I think they use more cheap candy shell, and less chocolate. I used to LOVE them, but they really aren't the same.

M&Ms definitely taste different. And those red ones (aside from any dye issues) are HORRIBLE.

+1

Tasted stale.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hmm, I hadn't noticed. I do notice that M & Ms don't taste the same as they used to. I think they use more cheap candy shell, and less chocolate. I used to LOVE them, but they really aren't the same.

The peanut butter M&Ms were recently ruined by a recipe change that increased the amount of sugar while reducing the peanut butter, i.e., sugar moved up to the second ingredient (which used to be peanut butter). I was, at once, disappointed and super relieved to discover that they now taste like crap. No more temptation!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:well, i heard that taste buds change over every 7 years, so you keep changing your tastes, so i wonder if that;s why the chocolate doesn't taste as good - by the way, i totally agree and would add that i think crunch tastes different than it used to, as well. less chocolatey.

and don't get me started on McDonald's french fries - those used to be SO delicious

McDonald's french fries used to be good because they fried them in lard. They switched to vegetable oil in a (misguided) attempt to make them "healthier". When in France, I stop at a McDonald's there, just to buy french fries. They taste like ours used to taste.

Actually, part of the reason they changed was that they were lying to vegetarians about the lard. And, in the US, there are many vegetarians and fries are one of the core McDonald's offerings that they like and can eat.

Not lard...beef fat.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]well, i heard that taste buds change over every 7 years, so you keep changing your tastes, so i wonder if that;s why the chocolate doesn't taste as good - by the way, i totally agree and would add that i think crunch tastes different than it used to, as well. less chocolatey.

[b]and don't get me started on McDonald's french fries - those used to be SO delicious[/quote]
McDonald's french fries used to be good because they fried them in lard. They switched to vegetable oil in a (misguided) attempt to make them "healthier". When in France, I stop at a McDonald's there, just to buy french fries. They taste like ours used to taste.[i][/b] [/quote]
Actually, part of the reason they changed was that they were lying to vegetarians about the lard. And, in the US, there are many vegetarians and fries are one of the core McDonald's offerings that they like and can eat.[/quote]

You are very misguided, PP.

If you look at the ingredients for McDonald’s French fries in Europe versus here you will notice that the Europe fries list ‘potatoes and salt’ whereas the American French fries has a huge long list of ingredients with many artificial/non potato ingredients being listed.

Secondly - nothing about McDonald’s should be expected to taste good. The fries are made from potatoes that are overly processed - ground to bits, other stuff added and then it sits around in a preservative solution on a delivery truck for a few days after it’s been reformed into ‘fries’ and subsequently fried for you to eat. It tastes like you are eating a pencil or some cardboard. Have you ever thought of eating fresh whole cut pieces of potatoes that are fried?? That is actual good stuff.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm really sad about the lack of mounds and almond joys in my kids' buckets.

Really? My kid got a ton. Nobody here eats them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hmm, I hadn't noticed. I do notice that M & Ms don't taste the same as they used to. I think they use more cheap candy shell, and less chocolate. I used to LOVE them, but they really aren't the same.

M&Ms definitely taste different. And those red ones (aside from any dye issues) are HORRIBLE.

+1

Tasted stale.

There is something off about the M&Ms. I hate them now. I do think it's the dyes they use for the candy coating.

[Anonymous]

It's not coincidental that the cheap chocolate from Nestle and Hersheys relies on the human trafficking and labor of children. These companies are out for profit only.

http://www.slavefreechocolate.org/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FastBreak bars are the best thing to ever happen to Reeses and me and are so seriously underrated. Amazing on their own, but crumble one up with a spoon of vanilla ice cream and you will never eat another chocolate again.

You are absolutely correct. I love the Fastbreak bars. Amazing.

Yes, Fastbreak is all that matters in the Reese’s world now.

[Anonymous]

I noticed this, too. The Reese's pumpkins were oily or something. Ugh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FastBreak bars are the best thing to ever happen to Reeses and me and are so seriously underrated. Amazing on their own, but crumble one up with a spoon of vanilla ice cream and you will never eat another chocolate again.

You are absolutely correct. I love the Fastbreak bars. Amazing.

Yes, Fastbreak is all that matters in the Reese’s world now.

So does it taste like a Reeses and a Heath bar?

[Anonymous]

I think the reece cup filling seems a little drier and sweeter.