While we're saying Good bye to January, let's ponder on the very first Degustabox of the year.
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 January Box Degustabox?
Product of the Month:
Mutti Vegan Bolognese (£3.50) is a tomato pasta sauce with vegetables and vegetable protein. As January is often associated with a vegan choice of life (Veganuary), the product of the month reflects this trend.
Ingredients include tomato puree, rehydrated yellow pea protein, olive oil, onion, carrot, shallot, etc.
We're big fans of Mutti products, and I've just had a multi-pack of Mutti Polpa delivered with my latest grocery order. I use Mutti in vegetarian stews, vegetable ragu with okra, sweet peppers and butter beans, currys and, of course, pasta dishes. It's a matter of personal taste but I prefer classic tomato Mutti products (and I don't think psillium, bamboo and linseed belong in a Bolognese ragu, sorry).
Available in Sainsbury's.
Swizzels Curious Chews (£1.25) is a pack of 18 mouth-watering chews, all individually wrapped.
Flavours included are Fudg-ee, Sour Refreshers, Puds, Refreshers and Drumstick.
My sons were very happy with the selection, as they are fans of Swizzels confectionery.
Vegan, free from artificial colours.
Typical values: 82kcal and 13g of sugar per serving.
Available in all major supermarket chains.
Hip Pop Tropical Peach - Living Soda (£1.70) is a lightly sparkling prebiotic soda with a fruity taste. It is low both in sugar and calories.
Each can contains 100% natural ingredients, a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and live cultures to help support gut health. Each can contains 8g fibre.
Free from sweeteners, high in plant fibre, this craft drink is made in small batches.
Typical values: 18kcal and 1.6g of sugar per 100ml.
Available in selected M&S stores, Booths and online at drinkhippop.com.
Bio & Me Nice & Nutty Gluten Free Porridge/or Spiced Apple Gluten Free Porridge (£1.50) is a gut-loving gluten free and dairy free breakfast.
It is prebiotic, 100% plant-based, with no added sugar.
11 plant-based foods and prebiotics: almonds and hazelnuts, carrot, chicory root, coconut, dates, gluten free wholegrain oats, linseeds, pumpkin seeds, quinoa and sunflower seeds.
Typical values: 237kcal and 7.4g of sugar per pot.
Available in Tesco, Sainsbury's and the Bio&Me website.
You should receive one item in your box.
Knorr Beef Stock Pot (£1.90) will add an extra boost of beef flavour to your dishes. Knorr stock pots are handy to have in the kitchen pantry.
Cirio Baked Beans in Rich Tomato Sauce (£1.40) is a classic recipe made with only premium Italian tomatoes. If you enjoy baked beans on toast or as part of the Full English Breakfast, you'll find that Cirio baked beans are full of flavour.
Nutritious, high in fibre and a good source of protein, these beans are also low in fat.
Typical values: 84kcal and 5.7g of sugar per 100g.
Available in all major supermarket chains.
Galaxy Smooth Mint (£1.25) is an indulgent twist on the classic Galaxy chocolate bar. It's creamy, smooth, with a refreshing minty flavour. What a lovely treat!
Galaxy chocolate has a 100% Responsibly Sourced Cocoa badge, and are Rainforest Alliance certified.
Typical values:
120kcal and 12g of sugar per 22g (about 6 mini rectangles).
Available in Ocado.
Rubies in the Rubble Vegan Classic Mayo/or Vegan Garlic Mayo (£3) has been awarded Great Taste award in 2021.
This creamy vegan mayo is made with surplus aquafaba, a plant-base alternative to eggs. Use as you would use a dairy-based mayo - in salads, coleslaw, sandwiches, quiche, savoury or sweet bakes.
Carbon neutral, 100% recycled and recyclable bottle, gluten free.
Vegan Classic mayo is available at Ocado, Vegan Garlic mayo is available at Ocado, Waitrose and co-Op.
You should receive 1 item in your box.
Caffe Borbone Ground Coffee Crema Classica (£6.50) or Espresso Intenso Blend (£5.80) is a full-bodied and balanced coffee, ideal for Americano, latte, or traditional Neapolitan espresso.
You should recieve 1 item of two.
Crema Classica comes with a rating of 8/10 on intensity. It's a blend of premium Arabica and robusta coffee. This is an Italian product, famous for its superior quality and traditional taste. Very happy to find this coffee in the food box.
You can find a full range of coffee blens at Ocado.com.
Feedback and gentle suggestions: to give Knorr stock pots a break for a while, and perhaps introduce separate vegan boxes.
I don't know if that's economically viable, but while trying vegan foods could be fun, the vegans themselves wouldn't want a mixed box, and those who don't adhere to a vegan way of life, might not welcome plant-based products in every box.
I would like to see a wider variety of teas rather than the same brand that keeps appearing regularly in Degustabox deliveries.
My favourite part is discovering new brands, that might be available only in ethnic shops or online. Maybe doing limited edition boxes - an international box quarterly or twice a year, like all Italian brands, or French, etc. And an Easter edition, similar to the Degustabox advent calendar, which will be priced accordingly, but also include a more festive selection (you can read about the contents of Degustabox advent calendar among my December posts).
We enjoy our Degustabox deliveries, and look forward to opening each one, and I appreciate how hard it is to choose a new theme and a selection that is different from the previous boxes.
What would you like to see in your Degustabox?
Disclosure: We receive a monthly Degustabox box for the purposes of reviewing. All opinions are our own.
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