Degustabox May 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 May Box Degustabox?

Product of the Month: Kellogg's Rice Krispies 350g (£3.30) is a popular cereal. This breakfast meal contains no artificial colours or flavours.

And if you are not a morning cereal person, how about making some lovely treats, like rice krispie cakes with golden syrup, and chocolate?

Currently Kellogg's is partnering with professional football clubs up and down the country to offer 7 to 14-year-olds the chance to play in the footsteps of their heroes. With access to professional coaches, they will learn from the best. Purchase a promotional pack and claim your free day at an available football camp. What a super idea!

Available in the major supermarket chains.

PhD Smart Bar Milk Choc Hazelnut Flavour (£2.50) is a high protein low sugar bar. It has a soft centre, with a caramel layer and crispy soya pieces.

My older son loves protein bars, and enjoyed the PhD bar. 

Nutritional values: 22g of protein, 1.9g sugar, palm oil free, 245kcal per 60g bar.

Available at PhD.com and Amazon.uk.

Swizzels Strawberry & Cream Squashies (£1.15) - your favourite sweets come in a summer-inspired flavour now. Delicious strawberry and cream make you think of English summers, Wimbledon and picnics in the garden.

My younger son put dibs on the pack, as he's doing his DofE event this week, and wants a sweet treat during the trip.

Available in major supermarket chains.

Mr Porky Crispy Strips (£1.25) has been the nation's favourite snack since 1960. This is a unique snack, and a winner in the Great Taste awards in 2019. 

They taste like pork scratchings, but with a bite to them, like crispy bacon rinds.

Nutritional values: 198kcal and 2.25g of salt per 35g serving.

Available in major supermarket chains.

Kettle Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream (£2.50) - if you like your chips spicy, these delicious crunchy snacks are perfectly seasoned with a blend of chilli and paprika and a cooler taste of sour cream.

At Kettle HQ in Norfolk, they cook their chips from British potatoes in small batches, so that a great crunch is guaranteed every time. Gluten free, vegetarian, hand cooked.

Typical values: 509kcal and 4.5g of sugar per 100g. 

Available in Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, ASDA.

Maldon Kalahari Desert Salt (£2.50) is a naturally coarse salt, harvested from the vast desert plains of the Kalahari.

You will always find a pack or two of Maldon salt in our kitchen. I use it for cooking, and also for creating intricate patterns while painting with inks and watercolour.

Kalahari salt is another exceptional salt selected by Maldon specialists.

Available on Amazon UK.

Sacla' UK Char-Grilled Aubergine & Roasted Garlic Pesto (£3.35) is inspired by an Italian dish Pasta alla Norma. This tasty pesto is made in Italy and reflects rich flavours of the Neapolitan cuisine.

Ingredients include char-grilled aubergines, sunflower seed oil, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, basil, cashew nuts, pine nuts and more.

Nutritional values: 339kcal and 1.2g of salt per 100g.

Available in Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose and online from Ocado and sacla.co.uk.

Very Lazy Jerk Paste (£1.99, see above) is another excellent product from the Very Lazy range, which provides maximum flavour and minimum fuss.

It's a Caribbean cuisine inspired cooking paste made with onion, Scotch Bonnet chilli puree and Allspice among other ingredients. Great with chicken wings or roast vegetables with rice.

Available in Morrisons.

Batchelors Cook with Noodles Chicken Flavour (£2.25) is a handy pantry product for quick and easy meals. Cook a bowl of noodles in just 3 minutes. Add a selection of your favourite vegetables and perhaps a tablespoon of miso paste for a satisfying quick meal.

Nutritional values: 466kcal and 1.2g of salt per 300g portion as prepared; no artificial colours, low sugar.

Available in major supermarket chains.

Nescafe Azera Americano (£6.25) is a super premium barista-inspired instant coffee. 

Rich and smooth, this is a blend of instant coffee and finely ground roasted beans. If you enjoy coffee-based desserts, try Azera Americano as an ingredient in a luxurious Tiramisu.

Available in all major supermarket chains.

Frobishers Sicilian Lemonade Presse (£1.79) is a light and zesty soft drink, made with Sicilian lemon juice, lemon oil and juniper extract. It tastes like a summer in a glass, refreshing, tangy and tart, with delicate bubbles of fizz.

Nutritionals: 20.8kcal and 4.9g of sugar per 100ml.

Available in WHSmith and selected gastronomy.

What a great selection of foods and drinks! What product is your favourite in the latest boox?