The temperatures have soared over the last couple of weeks so we've been feeling much less tempted to cook and eat big meals. Sandwiches and salads have featured heavily on the menus lately, so when the latest Degustabox arrived, I was intrigued to see if anything would tickle our fancy. If you're a regular blog-reader, you may be thinking that it looks like there are fewer products in the first Degustabox picture compared to normal. Well, you'd be right and wrong for thinking so. The UK has introduced new HFSS (High Fat, Sugar and Salt) regulations and, as a result, certain HFSS products can no longer be promoted on social media in any form. This means that some products included in the monthly box cannot be sent to influencers for content creation purposes so regular Degustabox subscribers would receive more products that are not shown. There are four products in this month's box that I won't be mentioning just to give you an idea of the box value. Here's what was tucked away inside this month's box.
Get More Vits Mango & Passionfruit Vitamin D drink (RRP £1.50) is a tasty, refreshing drink that offers more than just a fresh, fruity flavour. Natural flavours of juicy mango are combined with tropical passionfruit that give you a natural boost when you're flagging in the heat. Unless it's not the flavour that zips you up - it could be the 200% of your daily vitamin D and 15% of your calcium needs that helps give you a boost. Whatever it is, it tastes great so it's perfect for quenching your thirst with some extra health benefits. It's available in 500ml or 1 litre bottles, in Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Co-op, Ocado, WH Smiths and Booths.
Maggi Global Kitchen Spaghetti Bolognese with Beef (RRP £3) is one of a new range of ready meals that can be prepared in just 2 minutes, making them perfect for Pierre when he's home alone and needs something simple to prepare for lunch. Each recipe is high in protein and fibre and low in saturated fat. I wasn't overly impressed with spaghetti bolognese as a global kitchen option, as it is something regularly cooked in the UK even without trying to be exotic, but there are other dishes available in the product range, including tikka masala, chickpea korma, mushroom risotto, teriyaki noodles and sweet and sour chicken, so there is something to appeal to everyone. Available in Morrisons.
Mornflake Mighty Oats Organic Porridge Oats (RRP £3) are made from 100% wholegrain British oats grown on organic farms with nature in mind. They are naturally high in fibre, a source of protein, vegan-friendly and heart-smart, helping to lower cholesterol as part of a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. I love porridge as a filling, wholesome breakfast or warming snack in the winter but it's not something that comes up high on my list of favourite summer food. A quick look on the Mornflake website gave me lots of hot weather options though, including Raspberry and White Chocolate Oat Cookies, Hong Kong Style French Toast, Tiramisu Cake and Pear and Ginger Oat Crumble. I'm sure they'd go down well whatever the temperature ! Available at Co-op, Asda, Ocado, Nisa, Booths, Grape Tree, Amazon and the Mornflake website.
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Bisto Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce (RRP £2.95) is just as simple to prepare as gravy. Just put four tablespoons of granules in a bowl or gravy boat, add boiling water and stir - that's it ! You get a rich, tasty sauce perfect for adding to potato wedges, roast chops, beefburgers, sausages or any BBQ leftovers and rice for a quick and simple meal that even the kids could prepare. You get 19 servings in a pack, depending on how thick you make it, so it's perfect for experimenting with over the summer. Available in Tesco, Morrisons, Iceland and Ocado.
Fragata Manzanilla Olives Filled with Manchego Cheese (RRP £2) are perfect for nibbling on as a snack in front of the telly or with pre-dinner drinks. They have a firm texture and offer a very Spanish-inspired taste.We love sharing a bowl of olives, particularly as Sophie finds that they can be useful for helping to lower her blood sugar levels when her diabetes is playing up. (This is just something she has found works for her though and may have no medical basis whatsoever !) We also like serving some of the olives with cherry tomatoes, red pepper strips and quiche for a heat-busting lunch in the summer. Available in Morrisons.
A subscription to Degustabox costs £12.99 per month including delivery, with each box having a value of much more than that, but the great news is, I have a discount coupon code for you which means you'll get the first box for just £9.99 - enter code PKUFE at the checkout.
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Disclosure : We received the box in order to write an honest review. As a Degustabox blogger, I receive all of the products that go into the monthly boxes, but subscribers may not get exactly the same selection.
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