ad. Hello friends! The October Degustabox has landed and it’s a snacky one this month. Crisps (sort of), something squidgy, a few drinks and a good cupboard staple. Here’s what was inside.
Quick heads up before we start. There are a few products in this box that I’m not allowed to feature because of HFSS advertising rules, so this isn’t everything that arrived. There’s still plenty to talk about though.
Jacob’s – Crinklys Big Cheese & Onion
I love this style of snack and these have so much flavour. Cheese and onion is a classic for a reason, and the Crinklys are oven baked rather than fried, with a proper crunch. They’re also good for sharing, although I’m not promising I did much sharing.
Soreen – Malt Lunchbox Loaves 5pk
I’ve been a fan of Soreen for years, ever since a friend introduced me to it at university. It’s squidgy, malty and properly delicious, and I’ve enjoyed reaching for these as a snack. Each pack has five 30g loaves, made with real fruit and a source of iron, so they work for kids’ lunchboxes and grown-up ones too. They also come in Banana, Strawberry and Apple, and there’s a bigger Malt 10 pack for the family.
Boost – Hydration Electrolytes Powder & Energy and Hydration Powder
These are powders you mix with 500ml of water. The hydration one is made with electrolytes, vitamins and minerals to replace what you lose through sweat, and the idea is hydration without the crash. They’re easy to throw in a bag, so they’d suit the gym, a long walk or a busy day when you’ve forgotten to drink anything.
Inspired by Buxton – Peak Recharge
This is a fruity drink with added vitamins and minerals, made for people who wan
t a little bit more from what they’re drinking. It’s a handy one to keep in the fridge for an easy, refreshing option through the day.
Tilda – Mixed Lentils
This is a really useful cupboard staple. It’s a pouch of green and Beluga lentils with a subtle nutty taste, ready in 45 seconds or fine to eat cold. They’re high in fibre and protein, count as one of your five a day, and are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Tilda suggest adding them to a veggie lasagne or bolognese, and they’d be good in a curry as well. It’s a simple way to bulk out a meal.
My favourites this month were the Crinklys, the Soreen and the Takis, although I’d keep a glass of water close by for the Takis.
You can get £3 off your own Degustabox with my discount code: P1B7T!