Real Review: Wonka Exceptionals Fruit Jellies
During a grocery shopping trip at SuperTarget yesterday I headed over to the candy isle with visions of chocolate candy bars dancing in my head. That quickly changed when I spotted the new Wonka Exceptionals Fruit Jellies.
I almost didn't pick them up because I am allergic to artificial dyes and thought that for sure these would include said dyes. The grapefruit flavor twisted my arm (ouch) so I picked up the box and immediately discovered that they are made from natural flavors and contain no artificial dyes! They are also created using fruit pectin instead of gelatin (at least the two flavors that I looked at did)...score again! The only thing stopping me from grabbing a box in each flavor was the 2.99 price tag. I settled on the Grapefruit and Red Apple varieties (they come in Red Apple, Clementine, Grapefruit, White Grape and Goji Berry).
Fast forward a couple hours later and I finally had a chance to sample the jellies...but not before working my way through 3 layers of packaging (over-packaged products really irk me). I understand the first box...and even the bag that the candies are sealed in, but what's with the box inside of a box. Maybe I'm just not getting it. Anyhow...once they were opened I was delighted by the true-to-life scent of both the grapefruit and apple flavors. The actual taste itself was also very authentic. Both of the flavors I tried were not overly sweetened and not too tart. Just right. The consistency is much softer than a traditional gummy (I guess that is why it's called a Jelly), but is also not terribly sticky or slimy. Again I give it thumbs up on the texture and consistency.
Overall I was pleasantly surprised. Grapefruit was my favorite, but they were both tasty. Despite the price tag I can imagine that I'll be picking up a box of these again in the near future (these would also be perfect for taking to the movies). If you sample these in the near future I'd love to hear what you think of them. Currently it looks as though these candies are available at Target and Walmart stores (I wasn't able to find them for sale online).
Photos by me. Stuffed bear by Mumka. *As with all of my "Real Reviews" I have not received any compensation (monetary or otherwise) for my opinions.
Friday, June 25, 2010 
Reader Comments (24)
these look delicious and their color is so very pretty! p.s. why in google reader I have one more picture of these candies?
I'll have to look for these next time I'm at Target :)
Your recommendation of the Izze was spot on <3 those drinks! I was very excited to find case of Izze at Costco with a coupon last week :)
yum. i am a total sucker for candies, and i think i'd love these. thanks for the exceptional review ;) ps - i don't get the overpackaging either. what are they afraid of?
@ Ludmila: Thanks! You are seeing 3 images in your Google Reader for this post? How odd. I only uploaded two.
@ Joanna: I'm so glad you enjoyed the Izze...and with a coupon to boot! : )
xo Ez
yep, on the 1st picture there are two glasses with candies: pinky red & yellow! no worries, the picture is drool worthy anyway haha!
@ Ludmila: So strange. I just looked at the coding for the post and there are only two images. I wonder if it is a Google Readers glitch. Thanks for letting me know. : )
walmart sells them in tins and i got the pomegranate! the tins are great!
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I never venture down the candy aisle, but these look phenomenal. I'll have to try some this weekend!
I don't think I've ever seen grocery store candy look so good! or cute, with that little bear : )
ooooh, i have wanted to try these too but have been turned off by the high price...i think you may have convinced me that it is worth the 3 bucks... thanks for your review!
Oh no! Jelly candies are my weakness, oddly enough. I can take or leave chocolate, but I love jellies. And grapefruit is my favorite and so hard to find. I am both thrilled to hear about these, and nervous that they will rapidly become an addiction!
Oh my god. Need to get my hands on these!!! Seriously, you need to stop tempting me with all the food - skinny cow sandwiches now these! :)
what is SuperTarget? is that like Target but bigger and more awesome because they carry delicious beauties such as these. I am going to seek out these gems because I love fruity candies and snacks. thanks for sharing :)
Aww, your stuffed bear is so cute, I want one of those. I appreciate your photos, they came out really nice. And this yummy treats sound delish, I will have to try them out soon.
Have a great weekend.
oxox
Yay for jellies that are made with fruit pectin! Going to pick some up next time I'm in Target.
ooo, yummy!
I am very intrigued and might just stop at Target on my way home from work tomorrow! Sometimes I have a major craving for Haribo Gummy Grapefruits, but quite a few years ago they stopped carrying them everywhere and I was so sad... I really hope these can compare!
ez i absolutely adore this post!!! the colors (!!!), the styling, the light! so gorgeous...must go out and get some STAT. thank you!
j.
Yum, citrus flavors are so refreshing. Have you ever tried Wonka Sploshberries? They're like a gummy, but with a juicy center- so wrong, yet so right. ; )
that's amazing as I don't like to eat anything with dyes or gelatin in it! thank you for this post!
love the styling of the photos and the bright beautiful colors of the candy... have a great weekend!
Thanks for your comments everyone! I hope you will enjoy the jellies as much as I did! : ) ox
You sold me at no gelatin and not overly sweet. Yum.
BTW, I see a broken image icon up there after the first two sentences...SOMETHING was there. :p
oh yes, I tried them today and they are so yummy! If only they were a little cheaper and didn't come in two boxes. but very delicious!!