Try The World Snack Box July 2016 Subscription Box Review

Snack Box is a newer offering from Try The World.  Each month, you’ll receive 5 snacks from 5 countries.  Each box is filled with a selection of sweet and savory treats that are easy to eat on the go.  Plus, you’ll receive a product card that includes the story behind each product.  Single boxes are $19; however, the price can drop to as low as $15 with an annual subscription.

Everything is beautifully packed in raffia straw.

My snack box.  What a tasty group of treats!

The product card provides a key identifying items which are All-Natual or Organic, Traditional Recipe, Family Business, Sustainably Grown, and/or Supports Local Community.  There is also a story behind each item in the box.

Inka Corn Giant Roasted Corn ($11.32):  Um, hello giant corn-nuts!  These were the biggest corn kernels I’ve ever seen.  From, Peru, these were my 2nd favorite snack in the box.  Although reminiscent of Corn-nuts, these were less salty and slightly softer in texture.  That’s not to say that they didn’t have crunch because they did.  I got so excited about these that I forgot to take a picture of the bag before I devoured it.  Sorry.

Mörsjö Deli Flatbread Crisps ($6):  These were also in the May/June Taste the World box; see Brandy’s review here. I can’t say that my opinion of these matches hers.  These are fried flatbread crisps from Sweden.  They have a slightly nutty taste, but I found them a bit too oily for my liking.  I think they would be good topped with a spread, and enjoyed them more when eaten with my chicken salad.

[Brandy says: !!! These are sooo good!]

Mondo di Laura Pepita Chocolate Cookies ($9):  This is a rich, crispy cocoa-based cookie featuring pieces of dark chocolate and hints of pink Himalayan sea salt.  Absolutely yummy!!!  These were great with milk or a cup of coffee, or simply on their own.  The sea salt was more of an aftertaste and helped to cut through the richness of the chocolate.  I think I’ve found my new Italian obsession.

Kasugai Hard Candy ($3.64):  I grew up eating these hard candies, and they are actually my sister’s favorite.  They are a plum flavored milk candy from Japan.  The formula seems to have changed a little since I was a child, and these were better than I remember.  The flavor isn’t as bright as the Korean version, but that is because these have milk blended in.  They are also known as Flower’s Kiss candies.

Sunshine Snacks Sun-Dried Figs ($2.59):  I am not a fig lover, unless it comes in a Newton.  I was hoping that these Turkish figs would change my views, but not so much.  The flavor is good, but I didn’t like the chewy texture which makes the seeds more noticeable.

I calculated the value of this box to be just under $33, which is a fantastic value when compared to the cost of a single box.  I liked the variety of snacks – while I didn’t enjoy everything, it was nice to experience something outside of the norm.  However, I feel that the retail for the Inka Corn was high.  I would not buy it at that retail if I saw it in the store, no matter how delicious I thought it was.

What snack looked the best to you?  Leave a comment below to let me know.

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