3.16 - Stride Spark: Kinetic Fruit

Stride Spark: Kinetic Fruit

So this is Stride's line of gums that mix in things not normally thought of when it come to chewing gum.

In this case Kinetic Fruit has B6 and B12 vitamins.




Participating in this review are the classics: Jay, Kevin, Dan, & Adam. In addition, the new guy: Mark.

Flavor Longevity: 3.6
Jay - 3
Kevin - 4
Dan - 5
Adam - 3
Mark - 3

Comments:
"Unfortunately the flavor hangs out for a bit."
"Just cause I gave it a 3 doesn’t mean I really like it."
"Solid longevity."



Taste: 2.8
Jay - 2
Kevin - 3
Dan - 4
Adam - 2
Mark - 3

Comments:
"The initial burst is bad, way too chemical tasting. Like your tongue on a 9-volt. It does get better, but not much."
"It definitely has a “taste.” The taste actually forced my face into a terrible contortion because of its “taste.”"
"Not bad. Kind of like Flintstones Orange vitamins."



Flavor Strength: 3.6
Jay - 5
Kevin - 3
Dan - 4
Adam - 3
Mark - 3

Comments:
"The initial burst is strong, but then it fades faster than Manning in the playoffs."
"Very very strong during the first 30 seconds. It then tapers off and is tolerable."
"Pretty good...I could see turning it up one more notch for the full effect."



Texture & Consistency: 3.2
Jay - 2
Kevin - 4
Dan - 5
Adam - 2
Mark - 3

Comments:
"This is the only thing good about this gum. You can chew it for a while."
"It’s easy to chew once you get over the “taste.”"
"Solid mouth feel."



Refreshment: 2.6
Jay - 2
Kevin - 3
Dan - 4
Adam - 1
Mark - 3

Comments:
"There is a slight minty flavor that keeps it from the pits of hell."
"The “taste” is like shit and as I said before: shit isn’t refreshing."
"Not the best gum I’ve had, but fairly decent. Look mom… I’m getting my vitamins too!"



Overall Score: 3.16

3.28 - Wrigley's Extra Dessert Delights Mint Chocolate Chip

...and we're back. That was the longest commercial break ever. Had to recharge the taste-buds!

Today we try one of the new Dessert gums: Wrigley's Extra Dessert Delights Mint Chocolate Chip



Participating in this review are the classics: Jay, Kevin, Dan, & Adam. In addition, we are adding some new blood. This week: Mark.


Flavor Longevity: 3.8
Jay - 4
Kevin - 3
Dan - 5
Adam - 4
Mark - 3

Comments:
"Still has a pleasant lingering flavor after 45 min of solid chewing."
"Could tell it started decreasing after 5 minutes."
"Even after spitting it out I can still fu*beep*cking taste it."



Taste: 3.0
Jay - 4
Kevin - 2
Dan - 5
Adam - 1
Mark - 3

Comments:
"Can I vote for 6? This flavor is freakin’ sweet! The name ‘Mint Chocolate Chip’ of the Dessert Delights line is spot on. It’s like eating a minty-chocolatey bowl of goodness. One of the best-tasting gums I’ve ever had. Remember that scene in ‘A Christmas Story’ where Ralphie daydreams that his essay of the Red Rider BB-gun gets him an A++++++++++++++++++ from the teacher? That’s like this gum ... 5++++++++++++++++++"
"Was it supposed to be Mint Chocolate Chip? Couldn’t tell, however it didn’t taste bad."
"I have a head code and my taste buds are not up to par, and even still, this gum tasted like shit."



Flavor Strength: 3.8
Jay - 5
Kevin - 2
Dan - 5
Adam - 3
Mark - 4

Comments:
"Just right. It tastes great and lets you know it."
"Just about right."
"Too strong."



Texture & Consistency: 2.8
Jay - 4
Kevin - 3
Dan - 5
Adam - 1
Mark - 1

Comments:
"No complaints."
"Wasn’t too hard, but I could only stand chewing it for about 10 secs."



Refreshment: 3.0
Jay - 3
Kevin - 2
Dan - 5
Adam - 1
Mark - 4

Comments:
"Everything about this gum is right. Mostly riding on the Taste high, it gets the job done and takes your gum chewing to a new level. If you look down, notice all of those ants? Wait – those aren’t ants, they’re all of the other gums being left behind."
"Refreshing, yes!"
"Somewhat refreshed due to the mint, but the Ice Cream flavor gives me concern. I think I need take a big drink of water, then use a different Mint gum."
"Fu*beep*ck no!"



Overall Score: 3.28