Review: Razzberry M&M's
Here we go again. Another limited edition candy. This time it’s the new Razzberry M&M’s. I finally got tired of fooling around looking for them at the grocery and drug stores so after securing my lunch one day I went to the gas station to try and get my candy on. And, of course, it was there in great numbers in a not so obvious place (back with the hot dog rollers if I recall right). So I grabbed a pack of Elvis Reese’s Cups to share at work and a couple of bags of M&M’s and headed back to the office.
Tearing into the bag one is met with a strong raspberry aroma with a little milk chocolate around the edges. Looking in the bag the first time I thought I had made a mistake: nearly all the M&M’s are significantly larger than normal ones. And they’re kind of pink in color. Not a neon pink, but something darker and deeper. Think Pepto Bismol only more to the red end of the spectrum than the pink. Not the prettiest color and when you’re dealing with candy colors are important. Taste is, of course, more important, so I should probably move on to that subject. The taste is… not bad, but not very chocolaty (in my opinion) and sort of artificially raspberry. I had some high hopes for these, but in the end I don’t think that they live up to the promise on either the chocolate or raspberry front. At the same time a co-worker of mine seemed to like them just fine. They seemed to get an even better reception from him than the Chocolate Pop Rocks did. So everything here is my opinion and your mileage may vary.
It’s not a bad attempt, but it’s not something I expect to see coming back after it’s limited edition runs out. It’s just not that great. I’m going to give it a generous 6 out of 10 because my friend liked it. I’d probably go with a 5 on my own. It’s not that they’re bad, it’s just that they aren’t that good.
Comments
Ron LeBoutillier Said:
I totally disagree with reviewer. I thought they were a great taste treat. I purchased the entire inventory from my local Dollar Tree and gave them away to all the tellers at my bank and every customer that I came in contact with. Only one person out 50 or 52 people gave me a negative opinion.
I spoke with Consumer Relations at Masterfoods and they told me that the calls for this product have been overwhelming. Go RAZZBERRY M&Ms!!!
One man's garbage is another man's gold!
Posted by: Ron LeBoutillier | October 18, 2007 6:07 PM
William Said:
I figured a lot of people would like this one - it just isn't my thing. I eventually gave away my leftovers and they were very well received by the person I passed them on to. I'm glad it's found it's audience and if they keep getting that good feedback we may end up with another new addition to the lineup.
Posted by: William | October 18, 2007 10:25 PM
M&M Fan Said:
I finally got to try the new Razzberry M&M's. A friend of mine found them for me. Maybe it was the chase, but, I absolutely love them. I don't know where she found them, but, I don't have any more left. Oh well, such is life.
Barb
Posted by: M&M Fan | December 7, 2007 8:59 AM
John Said:
I have looked all over Arizona, I haven't
seen the razzleberry since Feb of last year
However, M&M has a new flavor wildly Cherry
that's really good I just but up a bunch from
walmart
Posted by: John | March 1, 2008 10:45 PM
William Said:
I haven't seen the Razzberry ones around in a long while now. They seemed to disappear a little faster than I'm used to seeing. My usual advice stands: hit the close out stores. I'd bet money that I could find them at the local Big Lots. These sort of things have a way of ending up there.
And I'm looking forward to the Wildly Cherry. Haven't seen them yet, but I haven't been looking that hard, either.
Posted by: William | March 3, 2008 9:19 PM
Chase Said:
Found tons of the Wildly Cherry at Sam's Club when I was looking for more of the Razzberry, but decided not to try them in bulk. I loved the Razzberry with a good, deep, red wine... a spicy Syrah went perfect with the sweet fruitiness of the candy.
Posted by: Chase | March 10, 2008 10:33 PM
Sarah Said:
The razzberry were very very good!!! :) Yum!!!
Posted by: Sarah | June 19, 2008 10:21 PM