Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Chiclets Peppermint Gum

Flavor: It's difficult to call our assessments of classic gums "reviews," because it's really hard to give something that's lasted the test of time in an increasingly competetive field less than a stellar rating. This gum might not taste as peppermint-y as Orbit, Stride, Extra, or any number of new, improved brands of gums. It might leave that undersirable sugary aftertaste in your mouth even as you're chewing. It definitely won't freshen your breath. But it's like comparing Godzilla with Iron Man-- one might look better on your plasma screen, but there's just no real way to compare a classic with a Blockbuster hit. Chiclets are crunchy and sugary and gummy, they're not good or bad they're just-- Chiclets.

Texture: To be fair, the actual serving size for Chiclets is two pieces, and it is a substantial wad when chewing two pieces (whereas just one Chiclet dissolves to almost nothing within minutes of chewing). The firmness is consistent throughout a lengthy chew, but it does create a slight foaming of saliva after a while. But again, the ingredients are basic, and the texture is fairly impressive given the circumstances.

Presentation: It's a classic Adams package, simple, recognizable. You know what to look for when you're looking for Chiclets.

Overall: Apparently, Chiclets aren't widely available in the U.S. anymore, but they're pretty popular in the Middle East. Luckily, we received some samples from our friend at BestCandyStore.com. As with all tried and true gums that have lasted, unchanged, in the marketplace against gimmicks and chemical advancements and flashy packaging, Chiclets have made a mark and don't have to prove anything to us anymore. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If you want a super hydrating, minty, flashy pack of gum to match your outfit, there are plenty of gums for you. But if you want a sugary crunch in that old familiar box, pick up a pack of Chiclets.

Rating: ooooo (five gumballs)

8 comments:

cybele said...

This is my favorite gum. It's hard to find, I can only get it at the 99 Cent Only Stores in packages of 6.

I'm a little bummed that they also downsized the boxes. They used to have 12 pieces in them, now it's only 10. (I consider 3 pieces to be a proper serving, so the package is no longer equally divisible.)

ebidebby said...

I love this stuff, but I just go through the pieces so quickly that I never buy it anymore. Pop 4 pieces, chew until flavor is gone, spit out, repeat, gone. The flavor is just the perfect mint!

Anonymous said...

It's the only gum I can chew without getting a sore throat. All the newer gum does. Not sure why. I must have an allergy to a sweetener in the newer gums.

Anonymous said...

The perfect gum. Real natural chicle, real flavor, naturally sweetened.

Anonymous said...

this is the worst gum i have EVER had.it loses the flavor to fast and it just sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Other gums make my stomach hurt after awhile of chewing , but not Chiclets. I can chew all day with no problems. Unfortunately the stores around me no longer sell it.

Anonymous said...

I had Chiclets for the first time and my eyes started to itch and it made everyone cough as well. A girl in the class handed little packs of two out, but everyone coughed after having them. I don't trust these at all as they dried my eyes out and gave me a headache.

anonymous said...

In my local shop (branshlome, Hull, england) we can get two massive boves with about 300 ,in each box, for only £1 (1.49$)