Hello, Spring 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 Hello, Spring Degustabox box?

Crunchy Nut Salted Caramel Flavour Twist (£2.99) is a twist on a classic cereal. You'll find crunchy peanuts and toasted flakes combined with a salted caramel flavour.

If the cereal is a bit too sweet for your morning meal, you could make Easter cornflake nests, cutting down the amount of golden syrup in the recipe.

Nutritional information: 122kcal and 9.6g of sugar per 30g portion. Contains 15% RI vitamin D which contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Enjoy as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Available at ASDA, Iceland & to be rolled out to other retailers in the first half of 2023.

Bounce Maple Pecan Cashew Protein Ball (£1.70) is a nut butter filled protein ball, with a creamy smooth cashew paste centre and crunchy pieces of nuts in the outer layer.

Mildly sweet, it is high in protein and fibre, and contains 160kcal and 6.9g of sugar.

It is a nutritious and convenient vegan snack, available to everyone. 

Available at Holland and Barrett, Ocado and on uk.bouncefoods.com.

Nescafe Gold Blend Nescafe Gold Blend Refill (£5.50) is a signature smooth and rich instant coffee, which is now available in a refill pack.

The pack is fully recyclable and uses 97% less packing vs the Gold Blend jars and has a resealable top to preserve the freshneess of their premium blend.

Gold Blend coffee is made with golden roasted arabica, and has a delicious aroma, inviting you to have a break and enjoy your cup.

Available in the major supermarket chains.

Get More Vits Apple & Raspberry B Vits drink and Mango & Passionfruit Vitamin D drink (£1.30) are super refreshing fruity drinks, made with spring water and natural flavours.

Sugar free and low calorie, these lovely drinks support energy release (B Vits) and healthy bones and immune system (vitamin D).

Available at Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Ocado & on Amazon or getmorevits.com.

SXOLLIE xider SXOLLIE Golden Delicious Apple xider 330ml 4.5% (£2.99) is made purely from Golden Delicious apples grown in the sunshine.

If you like apple cider, you will enjoy this refreshing fruity flavoursome drink. If you are not a cider fan, use this drink as an ingredient, baking a lush moist apple cake, or cook chicken in cider and cream for a savoury dish.

There is zero added sugar, flavourings or other nasties. It is also B Corp certified, which means prioritising the planet and people over profit.

Available at WHSmith Travel and on Amazon Prime.

Good Earth Passionfruit & Orange tea (£2.99) is a delicious fruity infusion, packed with natural ingredients and bold flavours.

This caffeine free herbal tea is bursting with flavours, and will make a lovely cup after an evening meal. You get the burst of tropical flavours in a cup: hibiscus, rosehip, sweet blackberry leaves, orange peel, passion fruit juice granules and more.

Teabags are compostable in food waste bin.

Available on GoodEarth.co.uk, Amazon and at Ocado.

Fruitella Strawberry Multipack (£1.50) offers four sticks of Fruitella's most iconic flavour. 

Share with friends and family, or keep a stick in your handbag for whenever you're feeling peckish.

Made with real fruit juice and only natural colourings and flavours, these candies are dairy free, gluten free and nut free.

Available in all major supermarket chains.

Knorr Beef Stock Pot (£1.65) will add an extra boost of beef flavour to your dishes. I always find Knorr stock pots handy to have in the kitchen pantry.

Soup, pasta dishes, one-pot meals, roasts, the choice is endless. You can either dissolve the pot in the hot water or add the pot directly to the dish.

Nutritional values: 6kcal and 1.1.g of salt per pot.

Beef stock pots are slowly simmered with carrots and parsley. They are gluten free.

Available in all major supermarket chains.

Maille Dijon Mustard 215g (£2.75) is a traditional French mustard, which adds a touch of gourmet quality and flavour to many dishes, from cold meats to cheese toasties, from vinaigrette to devilled eggs. Add it to a homemade mayo, or salad dressing, ham glaze or mac'n'cheese.

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

Available at Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's & Morrisons.

And finally, the Product of the Month - Mutti Rossoro Tomato Pasta with Parmigiano Reggiano (£3.10).

This is an excellent pasta sauce, made with the highest quality, 100% Italian summer tomatoes.

For each sauce, Mutti carefully chooses the specific tomato variety that best pairs with quality ingredients from select Italian regions.

This sauce pairs fruity, intense Rossoro tomatoes with Parmiggiano Reggiano. 

Abasolutely fantastic with pasta, this sauce will bring you the authentic Italian flavours.

Available at Sainsbury's, Tesco, Ocado and Booths.

What's your favourite product from the latest box?