On our recent trip to Ohio, we stopped at a Kroger grocery store to see if there were any products that we don’t normally see in Iowa. Well, we were not disappointed and walked away with a couple bags of new products to try out (coming soon!) Today’s episode is a result of that day. We have the Apple Jacks Pop Tarts and the Banana Bread Pop Tarts!
Now, since that trip, I have seen the Banana ones in stores locally, and have even seen a few reviews/articles about these. So the timing is right. You all can run to the store and buy a box and try it along with us. Or just trust our judgement, it is up to you.
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Kris, Not Nate.
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Matt, Not Amy.
Amy, Not Kris.
A Mini History Pop Tarts
In 1963 Post Cereals adapted a process for enclosing food in foil to keep it fresh without spoiling. And with this process, they made a new toaster-prepared breakfast food. These fruit-filled pastries could be shipped and stored without having to be refrigerated. In 1964, Post unveiled this product, called Country Squares. But unfortunately, Post was slow to release the product to stores and six months later, in September of 1964, Kellogg’s swooped in, stealing the market with a new product called Fruit Scones. The first toaster pastries that were produced were all unfrosted. They came in four flavors. Apple Currant Jelly, Strawberry, Blueberry, and Brown Sugar-Cinnamon. In 1967 the first frosted Pop-Tarts hit the shelves with four flavors as well. (Any guesses on the flavors?) Dutch Apple, Concord Grape, Raspberry, and Brown Sugar Cinnamon.
Today, around 2 billion Pop Tarts are sold each year in the United States. The best selling Pop Tart? Strawberry, followed by Brown Sugar Cinnamon and S’mores.
The Results
**SPOILER ALERT!**
Listen to the episode first if you do not want the results revealed to you yet!
Apple Jacks Pop Tarts
Nate: “Whether these taste like Apple Jacks or not, these are great.” 7/10
Amy: “It tastes very Christmassy.” 5/10
Kris: “I’m going to eat all of it, but I don’t know if it is because I like it.” 6/10
Matt: “It’s a nice warm treat but I probably wouldn’t buy it.” 5/10
TOTAL: 23/40
Banana Bread Pop Tarts
Nate: “It’s a really big bummer.” 5/10
Amy: “It tastes like artificial banana.” 4/10
Kris: “I like what the pastry was made out of.” 5/10
Matt: “It’s not as satisfying.” 4/10
TOTAL: 18/40
There you have it. We do NOT give Banana Bread Pop Tarts the Quest for the Best seal of approval. BUT WE DO give Apple Jacks Pop Tarts the Quest for the Best seal of approval. Check out their website for more information on where to find some.
https://www.poptarts.com
Doo you have any foods you would love to get the coveted seal of approval? Let us know in the comments what you want to hear next.
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Show Notes:
https://medium.com/@tonylow/the-pop-tart-story-6a5269062bb9
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-selling-poptarts-flavors_n_5836520
https://www.mashed.com/117295/untold-truth-pop-tarts/
LIMITED EDITION: Pop Tarts! Banana Bread and Apple Jacks