Degustabox September Box

 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 September Box Degustabox box?

Let's start with the Product of the Month - Mutti Regional Passata Tuscany made with Rossoro tomatoes (£2.70).

Mutti is a well-known and much-loved Italian brand. This passata is made using only the highest quality Rossoro tomatoes from Tuscany, harvested at their peak ripeness and processed within 24 hours.

The Rossoro tomatoes are grown in the heart of the Valle d'Oro and bring a distinct fruity flavour to this smooth passata.

Nutritional information: 31kcal and 4.5g of sugar per 100g.

This is an outstanding tomato product, which could be used in a great variety of dishes, from pasta to soup, from casseroles to pizza. I cooked potatoes with sweet peppers, onions, carrots and tikka masala paste, and added passata for a lovely side dish to roast salmon.

Available at Sainsbury's and Waitrose.

Pasta Garofalo Rigatoni Pasta (£2.50) is a large tubular-shaped pasta, excellent with chunky robust sauces, or in baked pasta dishes.

The ridges on the pasta hold the sauce well. Excellent pasta, suitable for many dishes, from tuna casserole to rigatoni sausage bake.

Nutritional values: 351kcal and 0,01g of salt per 100g.

Available on Ocado, Amazo, in Booths and local stockists.

Wagamama House Dressing (vg; £2.50) is perfect for dressing an Asian salad.

Since opening their first restaurant in London's Bloomsbury in 1992, Wagamama has set out to create a unique way of eating, bringing in authentic Asian flavours.

The House Dressing is inspired by Wagamama iconic katsu side salad.

Ingredients include rapeseed oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, shallots, ginger puree, garlic puree and more.

I confess I've never eaten at Wagamama (we don't have one in town, and when eating out elsewhere we opt for the local cuisine), so I was curious to try their famous dressing. There is a recipe suggestion on the bottle to prepare a salad with cooked prawns, cooked beetroot, rice noodles, mangetout, red onion and apple. 

It is bold, fragrant and tasty.

Nutritional information: 264kcal and 10g of sugar per 100ml.

Available at Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Asda.

SimplyCook Goan Curry or Creamy Chorizo Penne (£2.50) is a handy recipe kit, which contains 3 flavour pots to create an authentic dish.

Cook 140+ chef-created recipes in 30 minutes or less with SimplyCook unique recipe kits.

We received a Goan Curry Recipe Kit, which includes 3 pots with Masala paste, Coconut paste and spice blend. You just need to add fresh ingredients (cod or chicken or cauliflower, onion, tomatoes, coconut milk), and your meal is ready in 20 minutes.

Nutritional information (Goan curry): 359kcal and 9.1g of sugar per 100g.

Available in the major supermarket chains. 

You should receive 1 item in the box.

Jordan's No Added Sugar Granola (£3.60) is a mix of tasty wholegrain oats, baked to perfection, satisfyingly crispy and crunchy, with no added sugar, and with an abundance of fruits, such as juicy dates, apple, blueberries and zingy cranberries.

Nutritional information: 221kcal and 3.7g of sugar per portion, a source of fibre and minerals, no palm oil, suitable for vegetarians.

Available at Waitrose.

You should receive 1 item in your box (either Triple Nut or Apple & Berries).

Mission Plain XL Wraps (£2)  are mega-sized 30cm plain wraps, perfect for burritos. 

These soft wheat flour tortilla wraps are suitable for vegans.

You can even make a dessert with wraps, by cutting them into smaller pieces, mixing with melted butter, cocoa, spices and baking in the oven until crispy.

Nutritional information: 276kcal and 1.3g of salt per 90g wrap.

If you struggle a bit with the size of them, the wraps are suitable for freezing.

Available in ASDA.

Ryvita Crackerbread (£1.59) are packed with wholegrainy goodness. Top it up with any of your favourite toppings, from peanut butter and jam, to hummus and pine nuts. Great with both sweet and savoury toppings.

At 20kcal per slice, these crackerbreads make a light snack. Low sugar and saturated fat, no artificial preservatives.

Available in the major supermarket chains.

You should receive 1 item in your box (Original or Wholegrain).

Chipoys Chilli & Lime (£1.99) are popular flavoured rolled tortilla chips. They are made in Mexico.

Crunchy and flavourful, serve them as part of the Mexican-inspired feast.

Typical values per 100g: 571kcal and 1g of salt.

Available across independent and symbol convenience stores and on Amazon.

Fruit-tella Out in Space Jelly Sweets (£1.50) are fruit-tella jellies in Moon, planet and rocket shapes, in pineapple, strawberry and peach flavours.

Jelly in texture, made with more real fruit juice (when compared to Fruit-tella juicy chews), natural colourings and flavours. 

Perfect for sharing Saying that, they were the first to disappear, and nobody shared with me. :)

Available at Co-Op.

6 o'clock London Dry Gin & Tonic (£3) is a G&T for gin lovers. 

It is classic, well-balanced and elegant. This drink is made using the iconic London Dry Gin and premium tonic water. Best served chilled.

7% alcohol

Available at Co-Op, and on Ocado.

Green Cola and Lemonade (£1.19) are healthier and more natural soft drinks, without aspartame.

Green drinks are low in sugar/no sugar, low calorie, and crafted with the finest ingredients, including natural, plant-based stevia, and bursting with real fruit.

Refreshing drinks for any occasion.

Available at Sainsbury's, Holland & Barrett, on Ocado and Amazon, with free delivery for Prime customers.

You should receive 2 items in your box.

What is your favourite product from September box?