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DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT M&MS
The first time I saw this new M&Ms variation on the shelves, I was not all that surprised. If anything, once I determined that it was indeed a new product, my first thought probably was something like, "Oh . . . I wonder took Mars so long?" Personally, I think the Dark Chocolate Peanut M&Ms were probably inevitable after Mars made the Dark Chocolate M&Ms part of their regular product line.
At first glance, the Dark Chocolate Peanut M&Ms are lumpy, irregular shapes, rather than the regular, even disc shape of both the Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate M&Ms. (Or what used to be called "Plain" M&Ms, until some marketing genius decided to get into the act.) That, of course, is because peanuts are irregular and lumpy, and do not come in even, regular shapes.
The Dark Chocolate Peanut M&Ms start with whole roasted peanuts. (At least, I'm assuming that they are roasted.) The peanuts are coated in dark chocolate, and finished with a sugar shell that makes sure that the chocolate "melts in your mouth, not in your hand." (Does M&M/Mars still use that slogan?) And of course, the sugar shells come in a rainbow of colors (just not purple, damn it!)
Peanuts and dark chocolate are a flavor combination that I have always thought worked well together, and to me, the Dark Chocolate M&Ms are a good example of how good a combination they are. Neither flavor dominates your tastebuds; instead, the two blend together harmoniously. The rich sweetness of the dark chocolate provides a contrast to the slight saltiness of the peanuts. As I said, neither flavor overpowers the other -- they compliment each other. The sugar shell doesn't contribute anything in the way of flavor; rather, it adds an interesting crunch that provides a minor contrast to the texture of the peanuts.
Like the Dark Chocolate M&Ms, the Dark Chocolate Peanut M&Ms come in a purple bag. The peanut variety is distinguished by a bright yellow stripe across the bag, and that stripe was what originally brought this new product to my attention. Best of all, it does not appear to be a limited edition, so this is something that should be around for a long time to come.
-jc- |
| | Posted 7/31/2007 4:22 PM - 4 Views - 2 eProps - 1 Comment
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