The latest Degustabox recently arrived, with the theme Hello Spring & Ready for Easter. 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 hiding inside this month's box.
Urban Noodle Soba Noodle (RRP £1.50 - other Degustaboxers received Ramen Noodles or Udon Noodles) are Japanese style noodles, designed for rich broths and hearty bowls. They are made with quality ingredients and are free from artificial flavours, offering a satisfying texture and authentic nutty taste. They are ready to eat in 3-5 minutes and are simple to prepare. Soba noodles can be incorporated into hot soups or refreshing cold dishes, paired with a rich broth or light soy-based dipping sauce. I have a couple of Japanese-inspired recipes using soba noodles on my blog that you might like to try out : Pork Yakisoba and Teriyaki Duck with Soba Noodles. Available on Amazon.
Kanzen Meal Japanese Curry Rice (RRP £3.50) is designed as a healthy, nutritionally-balanced meal option with a healthy colour scheme on the traffic light labelling. Each meal contains more than 20 g of protein, 26 types of vitamins and minerals and controls the amount of fat, sugar, saturated fatty acids and salt that are of concern. It is quick and simple to prepare by just adding hot water. The meal is a rich, full-bodied and spicy curry, packed with the concentrated flavours of beef, the savoury sweetness of onions and tomatoes and a blend of spices such as red chilli, cumin and coriander. Available online.
Sweet Freedom Fizz Pineapple & Coconut (RRP £1.50 - other subscribers received Lime & Mint, Raspberry & Cranberry or Mango & Mandarin) is a low calorie drink containing no artificial sweeteners, no artificial flavours and no refined sugar. They are sparkling waters with a hint of natural flavour rather than a full-on, sweetened drinks flavour but they are quite refreshing. Their other plus point is that they contain carefully selected ingredients to support your wellbeing. Lime & Mint contains kola nuts and guarana, both natural sources of caffeine to help you feel energetic and alert. Pineapple & Coconut contains dandelion leaf and baobab which support good digestion, gut health and general wellbeing. Raspberry & Cranberry contains acerola fruit which is rich in Vitamin C, supporting immunity, skin health and digestion. Mango & Mandarin contains schisandra berry (also known as the ‘wonder berry’) which supports nervous system functioning, helping to deal with stress. The drinks are sweetened with a brand new to the UK market natural sweetener, cocoa juice, which is sweet with tropical notes. Available on www.sweetfreedom.co.uk and amazon.
Nescafé Espresso Concentrated (RRP £4.99) is the ultimate iced coffee hack, guaranteeing a great tasting drink using the milk of your choice in seconds. It is comparable to the iced coffee you can buy in coffee shops, made with no fuss in your own home. I'm not a coffee drinker but the girls are excited to try this out. Available in all major supermarket chains.
Paxo Quick Cook Sage & Red Onion Stuffing Mix (RRP £2.65) is a great new way of making the nation's favourite roast dinner accompaniment. Just 13 minutes in the air fryer or 18 minutes in the oven are all that are required for great tasting stuffing that is crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. The flavours are rich and satisfying, perfect for adding some extra oomph to your Sunday roast dinner. Available at Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda.
Bisto Signature Chicken Ready To Use Gravy (RRP £3.50) is another updated way of providing the perfect roast dinner accompaniment. Slowly simmered with succulent meat juices and natural ingredients, the result is a rich gravy with maximum flavour. Just pour it into a jug and warm in the microwave or heat on the hob. It's more expensive but delivers a smoother texture and richer flavour that the regular gravy made from granules. Available at Tesco, Sainsbury's and 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.
