This monthly food and drink subscription box is an excellent way to discover new products which have only just appeared in the shops, or those which might have been around for a while, but you haven't had a chance to try them yet.
Thanks to Degustabox, I have found new favourites to add to our shopping list, including some products which I probably wouldn't have tried otherwise.
Each time the monthly food box arrives, its contents are a total surprise. You get a good selection of foods and drinks.
If you haven't tried Degustabox subscription box yet, and would like to have a go, I have a whopping £7 off discount from your first box (and you can unsubscribe any time), just use a code 8EVI8 when you place an order.
What did we receive in February / Easter is Coming box?
No prizes for guessing that the first products to be gobbled up from the box were KitKat Milk Chocolate Easter Bunnies (£0.65 for 29g chocolate). The all new KitKat Bunnies have a smooth milk chocolate shell with a rich chocolatey centre with crispy wafer pieces.
According to my testers, they were delicious.
No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, gluten free.
You should receive two items in your box.
Available in all major supermarkets.
There were more chocolate treats in the box - including Galaxy Vegan bars (£3). You should receive one of 3 bars in the box (while bloggers get 3 flavours).
Galaxy has recently launched a vegan line of chocolate bars, available in 3 different flavours - Smooth Orange, Caramel and Sea Salt, as well as Caramelised Hazelnut.
The vegan recipe uses a hazelnut paste to create the same smooth and creamy signature characteristics.
And while I applaud the vegan initiative, I'm less enthusiastic about the end result. The chocolate has a strange grainy/powdery texture, which I have encountered in many vegan chocolate bars, not just Galaxy, and a not altogether nice aftertaste. So, we think there is still scope for improvement.
My Sweet Chickpea (£1.25) is an interesting concept of a healthier chocolate snack. Who would have thought of combining roasted chickpeas with dark chocolate? Somehow, this combination works. The first bite tasted slightly strange, but then it grew on me. Definitely worth giving it a try.
My Sweet Chickpea has a higher protein and fibre content, and less fat than chocolate or nuts. The brand's been promoting its product as "chocolate with benefits".
Nutritional information: 129kcal and 9g of sugar per 25g serving.
Available in Asda Free-From aisles and on Amazon.
Livia's Salted Caramel Million Squares (£1.50) is a gooey date caramel between a layer of raw dark chocolate and an oaty base. There are 3 squares in a small pack.
Nutritional information: 212kcal and 27g of sugar per 60g pack.
All Livia's treats are vegan, gluten and dairy free.
Available at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Boots, Ocado, Waitrose, Holland & Barrett and many more.
Trek Protein Flapjack Cocoa Oat (£2.50) are a British classic, revolutionised. Made with gluten free oats, containing 9g of plant based protein, they are vegan.
Cocoa Oat is their no.1 selling flavour - golden oats topped with melted dark chocolate.
Available in all major supermarkets, either in Free From or Cereal Bar aisle.
Jacked Foods Jackfruit Chunks (£1.89) are snacks of dried jackfruit. They are chewy and soft, and have a naturally sweet flavour, which resembles mango.
Packed with vitamins and minerals, a 30g bag comes at only 94kcal.
It's 100% natural, high in fibre, gluten free, contains no preservatives and no refined sugar.
Ndizi Chunks are 100% natural dried ndizi banana pieces, rich in potassium and iron.
Jacked Foods is a proud partner of Trees for the Future, helping to reverse the devastating effects of deforestation in Uganda one tree at a time. With over 10,000 trees already planted, by choosing this brand, you support their mission.
Heinz Paw Patrol & Disney Frozen No Added Sugar Pasta Shapes (£0.55) are pasta shapes in tomato sauce for children.
Nutritional information: No added sugar, no artificial colours or flavours,
with Iron and Vitamin D with sweetener,
96kcal and 3g of sugar per can.
It features children's favourite characters.
Shapes include Olaf, Anna, Elsa, Sven, Snowflake, Snowy tree and Tiara.
You should receive 2 items in your box. Available at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose & Ocado.
Mug Shot High Protein Roast Chicken Pasta (£1.29) is super convenient for office lunches. Just top up the pasta pot with hot boiling water, wait for several minutes, and the meal is ready.
Containing less than 2% fat, under 260kcal and 13g protein per pot, they are ready in 5 minutes.
Available at Tesco & Asda.
As with many pasta and noodle pots, some of the vegetable and protein pieces are rather rubbery in texture. If you're hungry, you'll eat it, but it is rather underwhelming taste-wise.
Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard (£1.50) is made in the traditional Frencg way, and has been since 1777.
A white wine base helps bring a smooth and delicious flavour.
Grey Poupon is a premium brand of French Dijon and WholeGrain Mustard.
Available at Waitrose, Tesco, Ocado, M&S and Booths.
Very Lazy Slow Cooker Pastes (£1.99) will work perfectly well without a slow cooker. I don't have one, and used one of the pastes to cook an aubergine, okra and red kidney bean casserole, and another one to make a harissa-flavoured cauliflower cheese.
Each box has two recipes included - one for the meat eaters, another - a vegetarian recipe.
You will receive 1 of 2 items in the box.
Available at Tesco.
Lost Coast Fruit Spritzer + ACV (£2.49) is a refreshing revitalising drink which blends sparkling water, unique botanicals and Apple Cider Vinegar. It's an interesting concept.
Vinegar is good for the gut, and is known for health-giving properties.
Low in sugar and calories, these fruit spritzers come in 3 flavours.
You will receive 1 of 3 flavours.
Available in Ocado, Revital Health Stores, As Nature Intended and lostcoastdrinks.com.
Finally there is a fully redeemable voucher for Shaken Udder Milkshake (£1.40). Made with real fruit or Belgian chocolate and fresh British milk, these bottles contain no artificial colours or flavours.
They are also gluten free, suitable for vegetarians and contain less than 5% added sugar.
Disclosure: we receive a monthly subscription for the purposes of testing and reviewing.
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