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 box arrives, its contents are a total surprise. You get a good selection of foods and drinks.
If you haven't tried Degustabix 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 March box?
No prizes for guessing which product was picked up first.
Smarties Buttons (£1.59) are chocolate pieces with Smarties inclusions (milk chocolate in a crisp sugar shell). Available in smooth milk or white chocolate. You will receive one of two flavours.
Nutritional information: no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Each 6 pieces contain 77kcal and 8.9g of sugar.
My guys loved the buttons, especially the white variety, and asked to buy them, when we have a chance.
They will make a nice decoration for cupcakes or cakes, that is, if there are any left.
Available in major supermarkets.
I was delighted to see Homepride Superior Sponge Flour (£2). This is one of our favourite brands of flour, and I often buy it. I like the resealable containers which keep flour fresh.
Superior Sponge flour is the latest addition to the Homepride range, ideal for baking a Victoria sponge or any other classic sponge cake.
It's made from 100% British wheat flour, and is available at Tesco.
Walkers Baked Wotsits (£1) - corn puffs in iconic Flamin' Hot and Sizzling steak flavours - have been brought back recently after several years of absence.
They remind us of cheese puffs, with an extra flavour. No artificial colours or preservatives.
Available in the major supermarkets.
Naked Noodle Singapore Curry (£1.20) is a pot of egg noodles in a Chinese curry sauce.
Ingredients include dried egg noodles, dried carrot, garlic powder, curry powder, dried onion, coriander, turmeric etc.
Colour is enhanced by turmeric, all ingredients are natural. It's medium hot.
Nutritional information: 280kcal and 6.7g of sugar per pot.
These noodles are ready in 4 minutes, just add boiling water, stir, cover the pot and wait. Suitable for vegetarians, the noodles could be eaten on their own, or as part of a stir fry, or Chinese-inspired hot soup.
Available in all major supermarkets.
Nudie Snacks Roasted Broad Beans (£1.59) are a healthy vegetable snack, high in fibre and vegetable protein.
These vegan snacks in sour cream and chive flavour are tasty, and not too high in calories for a mid-morning or afternoon snack when you're feeling peckish.
The name Nudie made us think of one of Horrid Henry books, where a celebrity chef Nudie Foodie comes to school to cook healthy meals for children.
Available at ASDA, Holland & Barrett, Wholefood Markets, Amazon and www.nudiesnacks.co.uk
Knorr Kaffir Lime & Ginger Stock/Paprika & Sundried Tomato stock pot (£0.95)
Knorr's new range of veggie flavoured stock pots are an easy way of adding depth of flavour to meat-free dishes.
Available in 3 flavours, simply add directly to your dish or dissolve into 500ml of boiling water.
They are gluten free and suitable foe vegans.
You should receive 2 items in your box.
Available at Morrisons and Tesco.
I used a Kaffir Lime & Ginger stock pot in a vegetarian curry, made with butternut squash, sweet potato, tinned peaches and tomatoes. It was a lovely, flavourful dish, which I'll happily make again.
Galaxy Oat Drink (£1.50) is a smooth, delicate, chocolate-flavoured drink.
I wasn't sure whether we might like it, but after trying it, I would say it's a winner. It's not too sweet, like many chocolate-based drinks are. My husband and son also tried it, and we all enjoyed it.
Definitely one to buy.
Galaxy Oat has no added sugar and is registered with the Vegan Society.
Available at ASDA, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and a wide range of convenience stores.
Cadbury Hot Chocolate 30% less sugar (£2.49) has the unmistakeable creamy taste of Cadbury, but with a reduced sugar content. It is naturally sweetened, with less sugar and calories.
Available at ASDA, Tesco & Sainsbury's.
Marmite Crunchy Peanut Butter (£2.50) is a new take on peanut butter, blended with the famous yeast extract. Marmite fans, rejoice! Rich in B vitamins, it has no added sugar and no palm oil. Contains naturally occurring sugars.
Nutritional values: 0.8g of sugar and 86kcal per 15g serving.
Spread it on toast, crumpet or bagel and enjoy.
Jubel Beer Cut with Elderflower is an inspiring beer with a floral twist. It comes in an Alcohol-included version of the box. It is a light gold lager, naturally infused with elderflower essence. It is vegan and gluten-free.
It is a light, refreshing drink, lovely straight form the fridge.
Urban won the UK's Best Botanical Beer in 2018 World Beer Awards.
Highball Alcohol Free Cocktails Pink G&T (£1.99) is just like the real thing, minus the alcohol. The subscribers of the non-alcoholic box would receive this product.
There are six delicious Highball cocktails: G&T, Pink G&T, Cosmopolitan, Mojito, Italian Spritz and Ginger Dram.
With less than half the calories of a standard cocktail and made with natural ingredients, they are a perfect alternative.
Available on www.highballcocktails.com
Merchant's Heart Pink Peppercorn/Floral Aromatics Tonic Water (£1.30) is a range of premium spirit enhancers, available in six distinctive flavours, ranging from a dry Hibiscus - suitable for premium gins, to a Ginger Ale - an ideal pairing for aged whisky.
Co-created with worlds-leading bartenders, designed to allow the flavours of the spirit to shine through on the palate.
You should receive one of 2 items in your box.
Available in Sainsbury's and Ocado.
Seedlip Garden 108 (£3 for 6cl)
The World's First Distilled Non-Alcoholic Spirits, solving the dilemma of "What to drink when you're not drinking".
The fresh and floral Seedlip Garden 108 captures the essence of the English countryside with sophisticated top notes of peas and hay, and a complex herbal character of spearmint, rosemary and thyme. Pair with your favourite tonic.
The full sizes 70cl Seedlip Garden 108 is available in Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado and Holland & Barrett.
Visit Seedlipdrinks.com and use code DRINKTOTHEFUTURE for 15% off all 70cl products, plus free shipping and a free cocktail jigger.
Disclosure: We receive a monthly subscription food box for the purposes of reviewing.
I haven't tried this brand of flour, but I'm going to have a look. I imagine the sponge flour is the equivalent of self-raising flour. Usually I get the own supermarket brand, just because I never had issues with it.
ReplyDeleteI saw in shops the peanut butter with marmite. I like marmite, but in a very small quantity, so I'm not sure how strong is in this peanut butter mix. It sounds interesting and I'd like to try it, but I'm scared it has a strong flavour.
Thank you, Anca, it is like self-raising flour, only pre-sieved. Now if only I could get hold of eggs to bake a cake for Easter. I haven't tried the peanut butter with Marmite, I'm also not sure if I'm going to like it. My men refused even to try it.
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