Mentos Choco & Mint and Choco & Caramel Toffees Review (Asda)

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Whilst in Asda recently I spotted these new Choco Caramels from Mentos and thought they sounded rather odd, since Mentos are usually known for chewy mints and fruity sweets. It seems they want to expand into toffees now.

They're actually very similar to something I reviewed briefly in one of my Pick & Mix reviews...Meller toffees, by Perfetti Van Melle. Perfetti make both Mentos and Meller so it seems they've just re-branded them. Clever! 

They reminded me of Toffo (which, according to Nestlé, are never coming back - boo!) I used to love those as a kid! (Here's a Facebook petition for their return)


Back to the Mentos...I was surprised to find I enjoyed the "Choco & Mint" version the most. The caramel was buttery, with a nice firm chewiness, and the chocolate centre had a nice rich minty flavour. I haven't eaten minty toffees in ages (probably since Toffo were axed, in fact) so it was a nostalgic experience. The ingredients list is a bit worrying...the caramels contain hydrogenated fats which I thought weren't even allowed in confectionery any more. Still, I tried to overlook this considering how moreish they were!


The "Choco & Caramel" version was also very nice, but a little boring compared to the mint variety.

Overall, these Mentos toffees are pretty tasty and at 3 tubes for £1 you really can't grumble. If you were a fan of Toffo as a kid you might just enjoy these more than the average person - they're definitely worth a try!

RATING: 7.5 out of 10.

 Price: 3 packs for £1 at Asda.
Suitable for vegetarians?: Not stated.
Allergy Information: Contains milk & soya.
Nutrition (per 100g): 411 Calories, 8.8g Fat, 79g Carbs, 60g Sugars. 

Comments

  1. Laura//daisychaindream18 August 2014 at 21:28

    I picked these up at the weekend too, excited to get stuck in- I LOVED toffos!

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    1. Kevs Snack Reviews18 August 2014 at 23:40

      They were great weren't they...such a late 80's/early 90's sweet :)

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  2. Anonymous9 September 2014 at 06:33

    Anyone know where we can order these online? Google isn't my friend in this search thus far.

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  3. Russ Taylor14 December 2014 at 02:36

    How many grams per tube please?

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  4. Anonymous5 January 2015 at 06:13

    38g per tube Russ.

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