Degustabox Advent Calendar International Edition 2024 contains 24 festive surprise food and drink items. We enjoyed opening the doors of the bright-coloured sturdy box every morning.
As it is an International edition, we haven't come across many of the food items before. It was a pleasure to discover new brands and products.
We liked the design of the box, which makes it look like a festive suitcase, with Christmas-themed stickers.
I placed an order back in early September, as soon as I saw them advertised online. I paid £43.99 (with a discount code). They were sold out pretty fast.
Day 1:
Sun Rice Original (£2.49) - is a milk chocolate with puffed rice from Germany. Have a bite, and discover crunchy puffed rice in creamy milk chocolate.
Rainforest Alliance Certified, this is a lovely treat.
Nutritional values: 534kcal and 48g of sugar per 100g.
I haven't had a chance to try it, but my guys loved it, and pronounced it very good.
Day 2:
Mole Cola Classic (£1.50) is an Italian cola born in Turin, named after the city's landmark 550 feet high Mole Antonelliana Building. Every ingredient is selected to give MoleCola its own unique character.
Nutritional information: 138kcal per can and 35g of sugar.
Despite visiting Italy many times in the past, I've never bought it before. It has a great taste. In a way, it's similar to the classic coca cola, however, it has a more pronounced herbal flavour. Pretty good, though contains too much sugar.
Day 3:
Garner's Sweet Pickled Baby Onions (£3.90) will make a lovely addition to a classic Ploughman's lunch. Eat the pickled baby onions with a chunky cheese sandwich, add to a charcuterie board or a cheeseboard with a selection of robust cheeses and a sliced fresh apple.
Baby onions are pickled in a malty vinegar for a well-balanced sweet and sour taste.
Awarded a Great Taste award in 2022.
Nutritional information: 107kcal and 22.1g of sugar per 100g (drained); suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Day 4:
Finca La Barca Sazonar de Carne (£4.30) is a Spanish meat seasoning with smoked paprika and smoked pepper flakes, and herbs & spices (oregano, nutmeg, etc)
It's a 100% natural product with no artificial colours or preservatives. Gluten free, low in salt and 100% vegetable.
There are four single-dose sachets in the box. The contents of each sachet could be addedd to 500g of meat, such as chicken and pork.
Nutritional values: 348kcal and 5.8g of sugar per 100g (each sachet is 10g).
I used one of the sachets to cook a cauliflower cheese, so you can definitely use this seasoning in meat-free recipes.
Day 5:
Waterdrop Microdrink Berry (£7.99) will encourage you to drink more water, adding a full-bodied flavour of blackberry and bluebbery, with a touch of sweetness from apple. This product is made in Germany.
Refreshingly fruity drink, it could be added straight to bottles, allowing cubes to dissolve. My younger son has been enjoying this drink, taking the bottles with him to school.
This is tasty hydration, made easy. Contains zero sugar. Vegan.
Nutritional values: 5kcal and 0g sugar per 500ml.
Day 6:
Extrafino Filipinos Turrón Relleno Cremoso & Galleta (£3) is a Spanish nougat chocolate bar with a creamy and crunchy Filipinos biscuit filling, coated with a white nougat chocolate.
Made with 100% sustainably grown cocoa selected through Nestle Cocoa Plan, and Rainforest Alliance certified.
Nutritional values: 111kcal and 8.9g of sugar per 20g portion (one 232g bar is 11 portions).
Beautiful chocolate bar, it was a real treat. I wish we could buy it in the UK too.
Day 7:
La Mère Poulard Sablés Natures - Demi-étui 46,8gr (Gamme collector & Gamme 1888) (£1.50) are delightful melt-in-the-mouth buttery biscuits with a crunchy texture.
These traditional French biscuits are round and fluted shaped. Find this biscuit in its Collector or 1888 half case as a lovely little treat for someone else or yourself. There are six biscuits in a small box.
Top marks!
Day 8:
Easy Montali Paté di Pomodori Secchi is a sundried tomato puree from Italy.
This is a tasty puree in a practical tube, which enables you to use the exact amount you need to cook a meal.
Gluten free, preservatives free. Use for garnish appetisers, sandwiches and hamburger, as well as in pasta dishes and legumes.
Ingredients: rehydrated sundried tomatoes (^0%), sunflower oil, sea salt, wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, herbs and spices.
Nuritional values: 220kcal per 3tbsp serving.
Day 11:
Andrea Milano Aceto Balsamico di Modena Invecchiato (£5.99) - this is a 3-year aged balsamic vinegar of Modena PGI, considered a true gem of Italian craftsmanship.
Obtained from cooked grape must and wine vinegar, it has a rich and complex flavour.
This sweet and sour condiment is a perfect accompaniment to many meals, from bruschetta to salad, from marinade to stew. Great for seasoning meat and vegetables, but also fruit and berries (strawberries with balsamic vinegar dressing are a real treat).
Day 12:
SGIM Castage snack (£2) is another Italian delicacy. Nutritious, authentic-tasting Prima Colta Snack chestnuts are ready to eat. The only ingredient you will find here is steamed organic Italian chestnuts.
We all enjoyed this snack, just wish it were a bigger pouch. You could also use them as an ingredient in either sweet or savoury dishes.
A good source of potassium, these chestnuts are also high in fibre and low in saturated fat.
VEGANOK and Carbon neutral certified.
Day 13:
SMINT Strawberry XXL tin (£1.50) are sugar free pastilles, made with sweeteners. Three times bigger than regular Smint, Smint XXL Strawberry is a combination of mint and strawberry flavours (and very nice it is).
Coming in a convenient little tin, they are easy to carry around in a bag or pocket for when you need to freshen up your breath.
Available in the major supermarket chains.
Day 14:
Yogi Tea Bio Split X5 - Chai Curcuma, Chai Maca, Réconfort de la Gorge, Défenses Naturelles, Confort de l'Âme (£3.39) - be ready for winter with this special selection of the Ayurvedic infusions.
You will get one of the choices. We received Chai Curcuma. It's an ayurvedic infusion of curcumin, cinnamon and ginger. It's rich, refreshing and zingy, perfect with a spoonful of honey and a dash of milk.
Day 15:
Tomarichio Mandarino Verde Zero Zucchero - Linea deliziosa & autentica (£2.50) is a delightful, refreshing Sicilian mandarin juice.
It has a strong, zesty taste and a lovely scent. Juicy and aromatic, rich in vitamins A, B, V and several minerals, this drink is a perfect refreshment. Top marks!
Nutritional values: 5kcal and 1.4g of sugar per 100ml.
Day 16:
Neoh Coconut Bar/ or Peanut Bar/ or Crucnh/ or Caramel Nuts (£1.49) are tasty snacking bars, without added sugar.
You will receive one item of four. Ours was the Coconut bar (with cocoa coating and no added sugar), and it was lovely.
Nutritional information: 129kcal and 1.2g of sugar per 30g bar. Vegetarian.
Day 17:
Flying Goose Sriracha Sauce Original (£2.99) is a well-balanced blend of sun-ripened chillies, garlic and tangy vinegar. It has a smooth, spicy taste with a hint of sweetness.
This sauce will make a great choice for a variety of recipes, both Asian-inspired and Western.
Nutritional values:139kcal and 22g of sugar per 100ml.
Day 18:
Granoro Casareccia N.88 Granoro Dedicato (£1.30) is an Italian pasta from Puglia.
"Pasta di semola di Grano Duro 100% Puglia, soft-dried and rough-drawn. The aim is to support and strengthen Apulian agriculture, the link between farmers, indusry and sonsumers, based on values such as respect for the environment and the recovery of tradition."
Nutritional information; 355kcal and 3g of sugar per 100g.
I cooked it with a cheese (leftovers from Christmas cheeseboard) and roast tomato sauce, and it was truly delicious.
Day 19:
Rock Stone Confection Hard Sweets (£2.99) - could be found in both Degustabox advent calendar and Degustabox advent calendar International edition.
Celebrating different cultures and diversity, these candies come in eye catching colours and offer bold flavours The Caribbean selection comes in sweet flavours of Pineapple/coconut, Caribbean crush and Pink lemonade.
My sons were very happy with these candies.
Gluten free and vegan friendly. Made in England.
Nutritional information: 374kcal and 75g of sugar per 100g (lots of sugar, but it is a SUGAR confectionery).
Day 20:
Ybarra Vinagre de Manzana Ecologico (£1.85) is a Spanish vinegar made from organic apples. Unfiltered and unpasterised, it has a cloudy appearance (totally natural due to the fermentation process with the "Mother").
Lovely for salads and marinades. Also when I have a sore throat, I enjoy a hot drink with honey and apple vinegar. Always works a treat.
Day 21:
Jelly Belly Toasted Marshmallow (£2.49) taste just like melted marshmallows, grilled over an open fire, with a perfectly golden crust.
Nutritional information: 360kcal and 67g of sugar per 100g.
My sons are big fans of Jelly Belly beans, and enjoyed this flavour.
Day 22:
Ofistrade Bovril (£3) is a concentrated meat broth. Instant dissolving, it enriches and enhances the flavour of meat-based dishes with just one spoonful.
It can be used in a variety of meals: soups, stews, meat stews, roasts, baked goods, marinades and sauces. Or simply make a nutritious broth.
My younger son thinks it's nice spread thinly on a buttered toast, like Marmite.
Produced in the UK from EU beef stock.
Day 23:
Loacker Classic Napolitaner (£0.89) are a classic treat. Crispy light wafers with two layers of Napolitaner cream with 100% Italian hazelnuts. Product from Austria.
The hazelnuts for Loacker Classic Napolitaner are grown as part of the Italian hazelnut plantations project, which supports the local farmers and local economy.
I often buy these wafers, as we all love them. They are so light and delicious.
Nutritional information: 517kcal and 25g of sugar per 100g (one small pack is 45g); 100% natural, no GMO.
Day 24;
Mr Brownie Winter Edition (£2.50) are festive brownies made with real Belgian chocolate.
According to my guys, these Spanish brownies are delicious. Fudgy, rich and chocolatey, they are made with the best ingredients of the highest quality, with no artificial colours or flavours, no palm oil or trans fats.
They looked pretty, with seasonal-style sprinkles on top.
Nutritional values: 118kcal and 12g of sugar per 1 brownie.
And that's it folks, the calendar is over.
Note to self: to snap up the International edition advent calender as soon as it apprears online next year. It was really good. Highly recommend!
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