Degustabox November Box

Disclosure: just a reminder really, that I receive a monthly Degustabox subscription box for free for the purposes of reviewing. I do not receive any payments to give opinions. 

November is typically a dreary month, with grey skies and cold mornings. Once December comes, there is an inevitable countdown to Christmas, and overall a more cheerful mood. Yet little treats could improve even a miserable day.

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 November Box Degustabox?

Product of the Month is:

Ambrosia Plant Based Custard (£1.95) is the first ever plant-based custard. Fab news for anyone who follows a plant-based diet, whether you're vegan or allergic to dairy.

Made with natural flavours with added calcium, this product is free from preservatives or artificial colours.

I can't say how it compares to the dairy custard from a tin, as I don't buy it. The plant-based custard is creamy, smooth and not overly sweet.

Nutritional information: 122kcal and 14g of sugar per portion (1/3 tin).

Available in Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco.

We had this custard with a sticky toffee pudding. It tastes OK, but has a strange aftertaste. 

Curious to see what the others think of it, I found out that many people mentioned this custard tasted better when served warm, rather than cold. We had ours cold, as I like the combination of a hod pud and a cold cream/custard/ice cream. 

Knorr Herby Stock Pot (£1.90) is crafted with the Hairy Bikers.

Knorr Vegetable Stock Pot is one of my kitchen pantry essentials. Whenever I cook soup, or a casserole, I reach for one of these stock pots. Knorr Herby Stock Pot is quite similar, minus some of the vegetables and plus more herbs.

These stock pots add a lovely flavour to a variety of meals (from meat-based to vegan), and you can choose whether to dissolve it in hot water first, or add to the saucepan directly.

Great for risottos, pasta dishes, soup or stew.

A blend of six different herbs in each pot, these pots are gluten free, have no added MSG, artificial colours or preservatives.

Nutritional values: 5kcal and 1.1g of salt per 125ml.

Available in Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Ocado and ASDA.

Mission Wholemeal Wraps (£1.59) are made with wholemeal wheat flour. 

These soft wheat flour tortilla wraps are suitable for vegans.

Add your favourite filling - cream cheese and grilled vegetables, or scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, fold an envelope or a pocket and enjoy.

My guys like when I make the Italian style snacks with wraps - I put slices of prosciutto inside, add grated Cheddar cheese, or mozzarella slices, fold twice, and give it a quick fry with a little bit of oil or butter. Once the wrap is nicely browned on both sides, cut it in half and serve.

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: 186kcal and 0.47g of salt per 90g wrap. High in fibre. 

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

Available in Morrisons.

Moo Free Jingle Chums (£0.80) is a dainty dairy-free "milk" chocolate bar.

Ethically sourced and made in the UK, this vegan chocolate treat is shaped into one of the Moo Free Christmas characters.

Nutritional values: 545kcal and 43g of sugar per 100g (one bar is 15g).

I have tried Moo Free chocolate before, and had a nibble of the Jingle Chums square. While smooth and lovely overall, it has a powdery aftertaste, which I find in most vegan chocolate. My son ate the rest, as he's happy with any chocolate.

Available at https://www.moofreechocolates.com, Tesco and ASDA.

The chocolate bar looks very cute, and will make a nice addition to a vegan-themed Christmas stocking.

Monty Bojangles Pretzel Parade (£3.95) are a new addition to Monty Bojangles' range. They are described as pretzely white choc chip cocoa dusted truffles.

MB are known for their quirky designs and slightly affected amusing descriptions on the box. Each truffle is wrapped individually for freshness.

You get an intense cocoa flavour, and a hit of sugar. The pretzel pieces are not very noticeable, they are really more of a dust/crumb mix. Not bad at all, but I think I'd have liked bigger pieces of pretzel and some sea salt.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Nutritional values: 595kcal and 39g of sugar per 100g.

Available on Ocado.

Brain Blasterz Sour Boltz & Sour Wormz (£1.29) will thrill the fans of sour candy. 

It's a flavour explosion of lip-puckering sourness. Sour Boltz offer four options: Blue Raspberry, Apple, Cherry and Pineapple, while Sour Wormz are a combination of dual flavours: Blue Raspberry-Lemon, Cherry-Cola, and Apple-Strawberry.

Rated a Level 3 on 5-point Sour Scale, these vegan gummies pack a punch.

My boys enjoyed Brain Blasterz, while I wasn't brave enough to try it.

Nutritional values: 339kcal and 61.2g of sugar per 100g

Available in select stores.

You should receive 1 item in your bag.

Blanco Niño Tortilla Chips Lightly Salted/ Chilli & Lime or Smoky Chipotle (£2.95) are traditionally made tortilla chips, prepared using an ancient method knows as nixtamalisation (process of preparing maize or other grain).

Made from slow-cooked, whole, regeneratively farmed non-GMO corn, they are gluten free, vegan-friendly and contain no artificial ingredients.

You will receive 1 item in your box. We got a pack of Slightly Salted tortilla chips. They totally deserve their Great Taste award.

Nutritional information: 129kcal and 0.2g of sugar per 28g serving.

Available in Sainsbury's, Co-Op, Ocado and Wholefoods.

Eisberg Selection Pinot Noir 0.0% or Pinot Grigio 0.0% (£8) is an alcohol free wine based drink. 

It's always a pleasure to see an Eisberg product among the contents of Degustabox, as it means we have more choices to offer, when entertaining.

Eisberg Pinot Noir is a soft and smooth alcohol free wine with notes of redcurrant and sweet spices, perfect for a festive punch or mulled wine.

Eisberg Pinot Grigio is a crisp and fresh alcohol free wine, with hints of lemon and flowers.

Nutritional values: 18kcal per 125l serving, vegan.

You should receive 1 item in your box. We got a bottle of Pinot Noir. I plan to make an alcohol-free mulled wine with our bottle, so that the whole family can enjoy it during Christmas festivities.

Available in Morrisons, Club Soda and Amazon.

Double Dutch Drinks Ginger Ale (£1) is a perfect mixer for a variety of cocktails. 

It can certainly be drunk solo, however, it is best served in a cocktail with whisky or dark rum, or even gin. This drink is a unique blend of natural ginger with a touch of cardamom, aromatic and fiery.

Nutritional information: 40kcal and 9g of sugar per 200ml bottle.

Available on the Double Dutch Drinks website, on Ocado and Amazon.

Clearly Drinks Revolution Waves (£1) is a vitamin spring water, bottled at source from their own Northumbria spring, and infused with all natural flavours.

Feel healthy and refreshed with immune supporting vitamin D.

There are three flavours available, and you should receive 1 item in your box. We got a Raspberry flavour, and enjoyed this refreshing drink. Better served chilled.

Nutritional information: 1kcal and 0g sugar per 100ml. Gluten free, suitable for vegetarians.

Available in Heron Foods and Wholesalers.

Ocean Spray Cranberry Classic Juice Drink (£1.85) doesn't need any introductions. This is a classic cranberry drink, vibrant in colour and flavour, zesty, refreshing and well-balanced.

Drink it on its own, with ice, or make a cocktail, using Ocean Spray as a base for a variety of drinks, both alcoholic and alcohol-free. You can also make festive cranberry and cream jellies.

There are no artificial colours or flavours added. It's a delicious drink that is bursting with great taste and healthy vibes.

Nutritional information: 23kcal and 4.7g of sugar per 100ml. This drink is a good source of Vitamin C and antioxidants.

Available in the major supermarket chains.

And finally, if you are a PLUS member (I'm not), you will receive a Hilltop Blossom Honey (£2.50).

There's just one more day left until December starts, which means the advents are coming! 

I can't wait to get started on our Degustabox advent calendars (yes, you read it right, we've got two, a Classic one, and an International edition one). Watch this space!

April Box 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 April Box Degustabox?

Snatt's Green Pea Piselli Mediterranean style snacks (£2.20) are vegetable and spice flavoured baked snacks. Totally addictive! My guys loved them, and we're hoping they will be available in the local shops soon. Top marks for flavour and texture! 10/10

Ingredients: pea flour, corn flour, rice flour, sunflower oil, sugar, onion powder, salt, natural flavourings, tomato powder, garlic powder, spices, parsley etc.

Natural ingredients, not fried, no palm oil, gluten free, no added MSG, vegan.

Nutritional values: 477kcal and 1.6g of salt per 100g (one pack is 85g).

Available in major supermarket chains soon.

The Food Doctor Salted Caramel High Fibre Protein Bar (£2.20) is a high fibre lower carb snack bar. 

Recommended for those who follow a Keto or a low carb diet.

Nutritional values: 143kcal and 0.7g of sugar per serving; high protein 12.2g per bar Keto friendly, low sugar, vegan.

It has a slightly bitter, powdery aftertaste.

Available in Sainsbury's, Ocado and Amazon.

Ryvita Snack It Thins Sour Cream & Chime Flavour (£2.20) are a wonderful new addition to Ryvita range. 

Perfect for snacking, these wheat and rye flatbreads with sour cream and chive flavouring are great to eat on their own, or as part of the cheese or mezze board. Try them with cream cheese and sliced cucumber as a tasty snack.

Nutritional values: 38kcal and 0.08g of salr per thin.

Vegetarian friendly, British-baked, no artificial preservatives.

Available at Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Ocado and Amazon.

Nature's Path Gluten Free Organic Mesa Sunrise Cereal (£3.50) is a delicate blend of corn, quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth and flaxseed, combined and lightly toasted to create crisp, whole-grain flakes.

This cereal is high in fibre, gluten free and vegan. Serve with dairy or plant-based milk of your choice, and a scattering of fresh berries for an extra flavourful breakfast.

Nutritional values: 120kcal and 3.9g of sugar per 30g serving (without milk). There are 12 servings in a pack.

Available in all major supermarket chains.

Yogiyo Korean Hot Chilli sauce/ Korean Sesame Soy or Korean Chilli Sauce (£0.85 each) are made in Thailand, using only finest ingredients.

You should receive 2 items in your box. We got the Chilli sauce and Sesame soy sauce. Both could be added to stir-fry dishes. 

Chilli sauce could also be used as a marinade for chicken, beef, pork or fish. These authentic sauces will jazz up any noodle dish.

Nutritional values: 72kcal and 11g of sugar per serving (Chilli sauce), 84kcal and 11g of sugar (sesame soy sauce).

Available in Waitrose and Amazon.

E.Wedel Snack Popcorn (£1.30) is a milk chocolate bar with roasted salted corn and salted crispy cereals. We've tried several different E.Wedel chocolate treats in the past with Degustabox, and it's always a pleasure to discover new flavours and textures.

If you enjoy the combination of sweet and salty, this chocolate bar is for you. 

Nutritional values: 540kcal and 50g of sugar per 100g

Available in Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's and Amazon.uk.

ManiLife Deep Roast Salted Peanuts/or Cocoa Dusted Peanuts (£2.80)

When it comes to peanuts, ManiLife are experts. 

You should receive 1 item of two in your box. We got ManiLife Deep Roast Salted Peanuts. Fab with a glass of cold white wine or cold beer, or as part of a cheese or mezze board. You could also add them crushed to noodle or curry dishes.

These peanuts are wonderfully crunchy, with a creamy smooth taste.

Nutritional values: 156kcal and 0.18g of salt per 25g serving.

Available in Sainsbury's, Ocado and Whole Food Market.

Lamb Weston Farmer's Mash (£1.69) is made from real British potatoes. A handy pantry staple for making a bowl of mashed potatoes when you don't have enough time to make it from scratch.

One packet contains 4 servings. Just add water.

Serve with bangers, coleslaw, top up Shepherd's pie, or use as an ingredient in making potato blini.

Nutritional information: 134kcal and 0.81g of salt per serving.

Available at Ocado.

Mixologist's Garden Zesty Limes (£2.75) are freeze dried lime garnishes for drinks. 

Adding a lovely fruity taste to a variety of drinks, these garnishes have no additives, no nasties, and no surprises. 

Nutritional values: 278kcal and 16g of sugar per 100g (one pack is 10g).

Available in ASDA, East of England, Co-Op and larger Tescos.

Teapigs Liquorice & Peppermint/or Peppermint Leaves organic tea (£4.60) is a blend of peppermint leaves with liquorice root.

This naturally caffeine-free tea is made, using only big, quality, whole leaves and no dust. 100% natural, with no artificial flavourings. All tea temples are plastic free.

I'm a fan of Teapigs tea (their Earl Grey, Everyday Brew and Peppermint are exceptionally good), but I'm not a fan of liquorice generally, and will pass this pack on to a friend who likes sweet tea.

You should receive 1 flavour in your box.

Available in all major supermarkets and online at teapigs.co.uk.

AquaLibra Blood Orange & Mango and Raspberry & Blackcurrant (£1.15) are lovely, refreshing summery drinks. We've had AquaLibra in some previous Degustabox deliveries, and enjoyed them.

You will find two items in your box. 

Contains no sweeteners, no sugar, no artificials. Just sparkling water, natural fruit flavours and a dash of lemon.

Best enjoyed chilled. And lovely as an ingredient for a white wine spritz too.

Nutritional values: 0.5 kcal per 100ml.

Available in single 330ml cans and multipacks of 4 cans in all major supermarkets.

And finally, the Products of the Month - Maggi Pan Perfect Gingery Teriyaki and So Juicy Cajun Chicken (£0.99).

Maggi Pan Perfect Sweet Teriyaki recipe mix could be used with chicken, salmon or tofu. 

Just mix the contents of the pouch with water to make a smooth paste, and pour over the protein of your choice. Serve with stir-fried vegetables, noodles or rice. 

Our favourite Teriyaki recipe is tofu, cooked with sweet peppers, carrots and sweetcorn, and served with rice.

Nutritional values: 233kcal and 4.7g of sugar per serving.

Maggi Aromatic'n'peppery Cajun is a seasoning mix. The pouch contains a cooking bag, where you place chicken drumsticks and vegetables. It's a quick and easy way to cook a flavourful chicken dish with the bold flavours of Louisiana cuisine.

No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Cajun chicken is available in all major supermarket chains. Teriyai mix is available in Sainsbury's only.

You should receive two items in your box.

What is your favourite product in the latest Degustabox box?

March Box 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 March Box Degustabox?

We start with the Product of the Month - Kellogg's Coco Pops Mega Pops (£3.35). It is a chocolate flavoured wheat and maize cereal fortified with iron and vitamin D.

It will appeal to those who enjoy their cereal sweet and chocolatey.

High in fibre, natural grains, no artificial colours or flavours.

Nutritional information: 115kcal and 6.3g of sugar per 30g serving.

Available in all major supermarket chains.

Doisy & Dam Good Eggs (£2.25) is a vegan Easter treat.

The brand's motto is: Better ingredients, better ethics, better chocolate.

These dark chocolate eggs with a crunchy coating are made with ethical cocoa, natural ingredients and no palm oil.

Nutritional values: 472kcal and 66g of sugar per 100g.

Available at Amazon, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Holland and Barratt.

More sweet treats in the pre-Easter box: Jelly Belly Bubble Tea jelly beans (£2.40). These new jelly beans come in five popular milk tea flavours: Mango Milk Tea, Taro Milk Tea, Matcha Milk Tea, Strawberry Milk Tea and Thai Milk Tea. They look so pretty, in pastel colours.

My boys are big fans of Jelly Belly beans, and the new flavour was a big hit.

Nutritional information: 366kcal and 67g of sugar per 100g. Dairy and tapioca free.

Available at John Lewis Stores.

Nakd Fruit & Fibre bars Apple & Cinnamon/ or Strawberry & Raspberry (£3) are dried fruit and peanut bars with oats, seeds and natural flavouring. Sweet and chewy, enjoy them as a snack, when you're feeling peckish.

These vegan bars consist of 100% natural ingredients: dates, peanuts, raisins, chicory fibre, gluten free oats, peanut butter, dried apples, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and natural flavouring.

Nutritional values: 172kcal and 15g of sugar per 44g bar; 1 of your 5 a day; no added sugar, pressed together without heat into tasty raw bars.

Available in all major supermarket chains.

You should receive 1 item in your box.

Proper Chips Katsu Curry/or Jerk Sauce flavour chickpea chips (£2) are new spicy CHIPS on the block. These flavourful plant-based crisps are powered by chickpeas, are vegan and gluten free.

Nutritional values: 97kcal per serve (appr. 4 servings in a pack); natural flavouring, powered by pulses, gluten free, vegan, source of protein, iron and fibre.

You should receive 1 item in your box. We've received Katsu Curry flavoured chips, which proved to be really lovely.

Available at ASDA, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Ocado.

PizzaExpress Sweet & Smoky BBQ Dipping Sauce (£2) is a delicious sauce for pizza. 

This vegetarian sauce is available in two tasty flavours: Sweet & Smoky and Garlic & Herb.

BBQ sauce is my favourite sauce to go with pizza (it doesn't have to be a PizzaExpress pizza, you can use any brand that you like), or chips. It is sweet, aromatic, and very moreish.

Nutritional information: 130kcal and 27g of sugar per 100g.

Available in all major supermarket chains.

Jacob's Cheddars Cheese & Pickle (£1.50) is a new addition to the Cheddars range. 

Flavourful and crunchy, these savory biscuits are tasty on their own, or as part of the cheese board, with a selection of cheeses, chutneys and pickles.

We're big fans of Cheddars, and especially mini-Cheddars, and enjoyed trying this new flavour.

Available at Sainsbury's, ASDA and on Ocado.

Knorr Lamb Stock Pot (£1.90) is a carefully balanced mix of gluten-free ingredients to enhance a lamb-based meal. Made with slow cooked lamb simmered with rosemary and thyme, these stock pots add an irresistible meaty flavour to a variety of stews and tagines.

Nutritional values: 7kcal and 1.1g of salt per portion.

Available in all major supermarket chains.

Mocktails Karma Sucra Mockapolitan (£2.49) is an award-winning alcohol free non-carbonated drink. 

You get a strong cranberry flavour with notes of lime, grapefruit peel and bitter orange. Very refreshing.

Nutritional values: 80kcal per bottle GMO free, gluten free, allergen free, no artificial colours or flavours, no preservatives, no high fructose corn syrup, vegan.

Available at www.drinkmocktails.co.uk and Amazon UK.

Only available for £29.99 per 12 pack.

Double Dutch Skinny Tonic Water (£1.20, see above) is a carbonated low calorie tonic water. Drink it straight up or use in a cocktail.

Double Dutch is a range of premium mixers and tonics. In the last couple of years we've had a few different flavours of Double Ducth Drinks in Degustabox deliveries, and they are all high quality drinks.

With pink grapefruit and juniper berry, well balanced with the crispy quinine, it is very drinkable.

Low in calories,natural flavours.

Available online and in all major supermarkets.

Illy Iced Coffee Cold Brew Classico/ or Latte Macchiato/or Cappuccino (£2.50) is a delicious iced coffee drink.

Illy blend is 100% Arabica. Cold brewed for 12 hours. No preservatives, no added sugar.

Illy Instant coffee is my coffee of choice, I always buy it, and we often use Illy ground coffee too, but it's the first time I tried an iced one. It was really lovely.

Nutritional values: 5kcal and 0g sugar per 250ml.

Available at Ocado and Amazon.

So many lovely products, it's not easy to choose the best one. What product would you choose as your product of the month?

January Box Degustabox

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.

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.

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.

Summer & Get Outdoors 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 Summer & Get Outdoors Degustabox box?

Muscle Moose The Dinky Protein Bar Salted Caramel Pretzel (35g/£1.50) is a Product of the Month. This is a caramel flavour protein bar, with a low sugar caramel layer, with soya nuggets, and topped with pretzel pieces.

Handy to carry with you for the times when you are feeling peckish, or craving a bit of a sweet treat.

Nutritional values: 130kcal and 1.6g of sugar per bar (written in tiny fonts, it's hard to read).

Available at ASDA.

Plantastic Millionaire Flapjacks Choc & Caramel (£2.25) are flapjacks with a vegan caramel and chocolate flavour topping.

While I enjoyed Plantastic Sweet Apricot and Ginger flapjacks from the New Year Degustabox selection very much, I'm less enthusiastic about the new flavour. It has an exceedingly sweet chocolate caramel topping over a dry base of oat flakes. In fact, I couldn't even finish one. Saying that, my older son polished off the whole box later.

This product is 100% plant-based, contains no artificial colours or flavours.

Typical values: 138kcal and 13.5g of sugar per flapjack.

Available at Tesco & ASDA.

Mentos Gum Pure Cherry Chewing Gum (£2.50) is a well-known chewing gum, in a new recyclable paper-based container. 

We took it with us on a long car trip to Cornwall (and back), and enjoyed its fruity refreshing taste. The chewing gum has a crispy shell with a delicious liquid filled centre, and provides a long lasting fruity taste. This is a sugar-free treat.

Available in all major supermarket chains.

KIND Snacks Thins Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt Multipack/ Thins Dark Caramel Nuts and Sea Salt Multipack (£2.50) are thin and chewy bars which are both tasty and nutritious.

You should receive 1 item in your box. We got the Dark Chocolate flavour (ingredients include almond pieces, dark chocolate, peanut pieces, glucose syrup, chicory root fibre, brown rice crisps, honey, sugar etc.

KIND THINS are a source of high fibre, gluten free and have no artiificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Under 95kcal per bar, these are lovely snacks.

Available at ASDA.

Jordan's Country Crisp Limited Edition Red Velvet (£3.80) is the latest granola from Jordan's, a combination of light and crispy golden oat clusters with chocolate brownie pieces and cream cheese frosting flavoured red oat clusters.

Source of fibre, wholegrain oats. Suitable for vegetarians. It doesn't say vegan on the box, but I don't see any dairy or honey among the ingredients.

Nutritional values: 192kcal and 9.7g of sugar per 45g portion.

Available at Waitrose and on Ocado.

Sauce Shop Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce (£2.75) is a sweet smoky sauce, perfect for chicken, or corn.

Sauce Shop sauces and seasonings are made in the UK, using natural ingredients. If it's been raining non-stop, and the BBQ is not possible, this sauce will make a lovely pizza dip for a movie night.

Ingredients include tomato puree, sugar, white grape vinegar, honey, onion, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, chipotle pepper.

Typical values: 153kcal and 33.7g of sugar per 100g. 

Available at Sainsbury's, Morrisons, ASDA and Booths.

Very Lazy Cajun Paste (£2, see above) will bring an authentic taste of Louisiana to your kitchen. It tastes delicious, marinated over chicken. For a vegetarian feast, mix a selection of vegetables (courgettes, sweet peppers, sweet tomatoes etc) with a tablespoon of Cajun paste and roast them in the oven.

Ingredients include: red pepper, rapeseed oil, onion puree, tomato paste, muscovado sugar, garlic puree, smoked paprika, green pepper, lime juice, coriander leaf, salt, ground cumin, thyme, basil, oregano, onion powder, chipotle chilli powder etc.

Typical values: 39kcal and 2.6g of sugar per 20g serving.

Very Lazy's motto is "Maximum flavour, minimum fuss!"

Available at Tesco, ASDA and Morrisons.

We love Kettle Chips, and are always excited to try new flavours. KETTLE Chips Sriracha Mayo (£1.50) take inspiration from street food markets around the world. If you like your savoury snacks with a bit of spice, you will enjoy the flavoursome Sriracha Mayo flavour.

These crunchy chips are vegetarian and gluten free.

Typical values: 501kcal and 1.04g of salt per 100g.

Available at Waitrose and Tesco.

SXOLLIE xider Cripps Pink xider (£1.80 for 330ml bottle) is a delicious cider that bursts with flavour. It's a refreshing fusion of chilled floral sweetness and light bubbles. Very enjoyable.

Made purely with "Cripps Pink apples and sunshine". No added sugar, no concentrate. Vegan friendly, B Corp certified.

Available at Sainsbury's, Morrisons, on Amazon Prime and www.sxollie.com.

Dalston's Soda: Peach Soda and Rhubarb Soda (£2 each) is a full flavour fizz crafted with real fruit and no nasties. No added sugar, no sweeteners and no artificial ingredients.

Lovely refreshing drinks - perfect for a picnic or BBQ.

You should receive two items in your box.

Available at Waitrose, Sainsbury's, ASDA and on Ocado.

And the final product in the latest box: Boost Iced Coffee: Cafe Latte or Caramel Latte (£1.19).

You should receive one item. We got a Caramel Latte, smooth and mellow. A tad too sweet for me, but someone who has a sweet tooth, will love it.

Typical values: 125kcal and 23g of sugar per 250ml can.

Available in convenience stores and on Amazon.

What is your favourite product from the latest Degustabox box?