August 25th 2024.
Have you heard the buzz about B&M? They're stocking up on imported goodies from America and Australia, and it's got everyone talking. While us Brits may have a soft spot for Cadbury, it's no secret that the brand has some pretty exciting creations in other parts of the world. Take, for example, the 'Pinky' bar - a Cadbury chocolate filled with pink marshmallow and caramel - available in Australia and New Zealand. Our friends down under are blessed with sweet treats that we've never even heard of. But thanks to B&M, we can now get our hands on some rare and unusual chocolates from around the globe.
The budget retailer has caused quite a stir with their selection of Cadbury products from different countries, as well as other candy and unique twists on our favorite sweets. Some of these items have even gone viral, sending shoppers into a frenzy. We couldn't resist trying out a few of the latest and most talked about products to see if they live up to the hype. So here's our honest review...
Let's start with the Cadbury Caramilk Twirl Bites, priced at just £2.99. As soon as we opened the packet, we were a bit underwhelmed by the appearance - the Dairy Milk chocolate on the outside had started to turn white, making us worry that they might taste stale. But we were pleasantly surprised. Our specialist food writer, Courtney Pochin, admitted she wasn't expecting much, being not a big fan of caramelized white chocolate, but she was blown away by the taste. The caramel flavor wasn't too overpowering, and it reminded her of the SnowFlake bars that Cadbury used to sell in the 2000s. She even thinks these bites could fill the void left by the discontinued bars, especially as they're also available in full-size bars.
Next up, we tried the Cadbury Caramilk Crunchie Bites, also priced at £2.99. These Australian treats are made with caramelized white chocolate and bits of honeycomb mixed in. Our Deputy Lifestyle Editor, Kristina Beanland, declared them to be "excessively sweet," but also pointed out that as a fan of Crunchie bars, she was a bit disappointed by the lack of honeycomb inside. "There are hardly any pieces," she said, "but if you're craving a sugary pick-me-up, these will do the trick."
Moving on to the Mars Pods, priced at £2.99. These little morsels might not look very appetizing, but as they say, never judge a book by its cover. Hailing from Australia and New Zealand, these small baked wafer shells are filled with Mars caramel and topped with a layer of milk chocolate. Courtney was pleasantly surprised by how much she enjoyed these, despite their unappealing appearance. She described the combination of crispy wafer, chewy caramel, and creamy chocolate as "addictive." Our Head of Social Video, Alex Goldsmith, was also a fan, although she did notice a difference in taste between the Australian chocolate and the usual Dairy Milk we're used to in the UK.
Now, let's talk about the Cadbury Dairy Milk Rolls, which have caused quite a commotion among B&M shoppers. These chocolate treats, priced at £1.25, have been dubbed as the UK version of the discontinued Cadbury Chocos. They look like Rolos, but instead of caramel, they're made of solid chocolate. Some people have even claimed that they taste better than regular Cadbury chocolate. But we have to disagree. Courtney found them to be nice enough, but a bit dull compared to the creamy Dairy Milk we know and love. She also noticed that the Australian version of the chocolate isn't as creamy as the UK one - doesn't seem like there's a glass and a half in these...
Last but not least, we have the Cadbury Twirl Iced Latte, priced at just £1. This double bar from Australia is made with coffee-flavored swirls and curls, coated in Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate. Our Head of Social Video, Alex, couldn't make up her mind about this one. The intense coffee flavor left her feeling "torn" - on one hand, it felt like there was three cups worth of coffee in there, but on the other hand, it was an indulgent sweet treat. She suggested having it around 3 pm for an afternoon pick-me-up. She also noticed a difference in the taste of the Australian chocolate, describing it as having a more "artificial" flavor.
Last but not least, we have the only American candy in our taste test - Laffy Taffy Laff Bites, priced at £1.50. These colorful sweets are a type of taffy, similar to Starbursts but softer. They come in four flavors - strawberry, blue raspberry, cherry, and sour apple - with a hard outer shell in different colors and a "poppable" middle for an "extra drop of flavor." Courtney tried these out and found them to be enjoyable, but not particularly special. She compared them to Moam sweets but not as hard. The poppable middle was also a bit of a let-down, with hardly any flavor. She did, however, enjoy the cherry flavor the most, while the sour apple was a no-go. In the end, she concluded that while these chewy sweets were fun to try for their novelty factor, they weren't anything too different from sweets we can find here in the UK.
So there you have it, our honest opinions on some of the most talked-about imported chocolates and candies at B&M. Have you tried any of these? We'd love to hear your thoughts! And if you haven't, maybe give them a try next time you're browsing the aisles at B&M. Who knows, you might just find a new favorite treat.
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