Wednesday 5 October 2022

Family Sharing Degustabox

 Degustabox is a monthly food and drink subscription box. It's an excellent way of discovering new products which have only just appeared in the shops, or those which 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 otherwise wouldn't have tried.

Each time a monthly 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 £3off discount from your first box (and you can unsubscribe any time), just use code DKRLN when placing an order. 

What did we get in the Family Sharing Degustabox box?


Chez Maximka, food subscription box

PITCH Chocolate Filled Brioche (£1.50) is a soft, squishy brioche roll with a delicious dark hazelnut chocolate filling. While not a new product as such, it now comes in a new cardboard packaging (the regular plastic packs are still available in shops).

Each brioche is individually wrapped, for freshness, and convenience - great for lunch boxes, picnics and long trips. There are four brioche rolls in a box.

Nutritional information: 132kcal and 9.4g of sugar per serving.

Suitable for vegetarians, free from artificial colours, preservatives and hydrogenated fats.

New boxes are available at Tesco Express. The regular packs can be found at Tesco, Sainsbury's, ASDA, Morrisons, Co-Op and on Ocado.


Chez Maximka, Degustabox food box


Rose Marketing UK Robinsons Jelly Pouches 80g (£2.49) - new Robinsons jelly 4pk pouch multipack is another lovely on the go snack or dessert. Mess-free and easy to slurp, they make a welcome addition to a lunch box.

Made with real fruit juice, no added sugar and bursting with classic Robinsons flavours. Suitable for vegans.

Nutritional values: only 5kcal and 0.9g of sugar per pouch. 

Available at Tesco.


Chez Maximka, Degustabox food box


Kellogg's Krave Cookies and Cream Flavour (£2.99) is a new cereal from Kellogg's. Add some fun to your breakfast with the delightful chocolate flavour mixed cereal pillows, fortified with vitamins.

Source of vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12. Vitamin B1 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Enjoy as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. 

Nutritional values: 126kcal and 7.8g of sugar per 30g serving. No artificial colours or flavours.

Available in the major supermarket chains.


Chez Maximka, Degustabox food box


Weetabox On the Go Family pack Chocolate or Strawberry (£3) - for those who prefer a smooth breakfast drink with energy fibre and protein. This is the UK's no.1 breakfast drink

Nutritional information: 207kcal and 12g of sugar per 250ml (same sugar as a glass of milk). Iron contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

You should receive 1 of 2 items in your box.

Available at ASDA and Morrisons.


Chez Maximka, Degustabox food box

Yogi Tea Classic Organic/Bedtime Organic/Throat Comfort Organic (£2.59) is the original organic & ayurvedic tea brand. Each blend is a combination of unique herbs and spices.

You should receive one of 3 items in your box.

We got Bedtime blend, which is a mix of fennel, chamomile flowers and valerian root, all ingredients that help you relax. This calming and warming blend will allow you to gently round off your day.

Among other ingredients you will find peppermint, cardamom, lemon balm, lemon grass, sage, lavender flowers, nutmeg. This is a warming fragrant tea, easing you into a restorative night's sleep.

Available at Holland & Barrett, on Ocado, Amazon and many independent health food stores. Selected products can be found in Waitrose and Morrisons.


Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Teriyaki/Kaisen Seafood (£1.79) is hailed as no.1 in Japan. While meat-flavoured and vegetarian cup noodles are quite common, I haven't come across a seafood-flavoured one before.

Love the cup design, with the wave of noodles as a creative, witty replica of the Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai, as well as his Mount Fuji. This winning design deserves a round of applause. 

The noodles are creamy and well-seasoned, with a rich flavour of seafood. Ready in just 3 minutes.

Nutritional information: 90kcal and 0.9g of salt per pot.

You should receive 1 item of 2. Available in all major supermarket chains.


Chez Maximka, Degustabox food box


Knorr Onion Gravy Pot (£1.79) is gently cooked for a homemade taste. Especially handy for busy parents who don't have time to cook a gravy from scratch, i.e. when you just chuck in some sausages, either meat-based or vegetarian, under the grill. 

Very easy to make: just add one gravy pot to warm water, keep whisking, let it boil for a minute, and that's all. 

Free from artificial preservatives, colours; no added MSG, suitable for vegetarians.

Nutritional values: 15kcal and 0.91g of salt per portion.




Dr Will's Miso Tahini Dressing (£3.50) is a full fusion dressing to jazz up your cooking. Drizzle over salads, rice bowls or noodles, for an added zing. 

All natural, fermented miso, vegan friendly, sweetened naturally.

Nutritional information: 39kcal and 0.5g of sugar per 15g.

This was a new product for me. I used it in the so called fridge-raid rice bowl, which was really lovely.

Available at Tesco, Waitrose and on Ocado.


Chez Maximka, Degustabox food box


Very Lazy Chopped Garlic (£1.60) is a handy kitchen shortcut for everyday cooking. 1 teaspoon is equal to a clove of garlic. The garlic is preserved in white wine vinegar, which evaporates during cooking. Once opened, use within six weeks.

Veggie and vegan friendly.

Available in all major supermarket chains.


Ritter Sport Don Choco (£1.50) is a delicously dark milk chocolate, made with 100% certified sustainable cocoa, from the cocoa plantation El Cacao. It is rich and creamy, and very moreish. Lovely with a cup of coffee, or tea.

Nutritional information: 561kcal and 44g of sugar per 100g bar.

You should receive 3 items in your box. Available at shop.ritter-sport.co.uk, and on Amazon (I have bought it before somewhere else, maybe on Ocado).


Chez Maximka, Degustabox food box


And finally, the Product of the Month - McVitie's Hobnobs Coconut Macaroon (£1.75) is the latest addition to the McVitie's range of flavours. You get a coconut macaroon flavoured Hobnob, what's not to like?! 

Baked with 100% wholegrain oats, these biscuits contain no artificial colours or flavours, or hydrogenated vegetable oil.

Nutritional values: 92kcal and 6.1g of sugar per biscuit.

Available in all major supermarket chains.


Chez Maximka, Degustabox food box


Moving from the current Degustabox, if you enjoy foodie advent calendars, don't miss Degustabox Christmas Advent Calendar. Go to degustabox.com/en and click on Limited Editions. You will have a choice of a Cold Degustabox or an Advent calendar.

Last year's Degustabox advent calendar was excellent. I don't know what treats there will be in this year's edition, but I am going to order it. Stock is limited, so don't dawdle for too long, or it will be gone. At £41.99 it has a value of over £50. 


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