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Title: review of new replacement candy raisins Post by: timmyj3 on August 11, 2012, 06:54:02 AM Hi all,
We attended the state fair in West Allis. It is really a throwback. Things change but they dont if that makes any sense. But enough of that. I fould the candy sunshines at half nuts who has been a long time seller at the fair. It is time to try them and let you know my thoughts! The good point is the texture. The ones that I purchased were soft and chewy. Just like a fresh batch as we remember. The color: slightly off, not as deep golden as we remember. The size: slightly smaller. The taste: Overall an ok chewy candy. The first chew is really encouraging and then it falls apart. There is a citrus aftertaste that is not that pleasant. They are sweet and ok. They seem to be on the right track which is encouraging. I suspect the citrus ingedient is the missing link. I do applaud the effort and give the maker a big thanks for trying. Overall grade: C- This was a quick review after having them for a day so there may be updates. Thanks, Tim Title: Re: review of new replacement candy raisins Post by: timmyj3 on August 16, 2012, 05:03:47 AM Update. I have had the candy sunshine now for about a week ::). I have to say that they are growing on me. They really are pretty good. Probably about 80% of a candy raisin. A good candy though. Title: Re: review of new replacement candy raisins Post by: sourpuss on April 03, 2015, 10:03:54 AM Taste test on reproduction candy raisins from Blain's Farm and Fleet on 4/3/15. The manufacturer was not named, but only said the product was distributed by them.
The shape is different, looking like the mold used for "Dots". I found the taste to be close, but not like the originals. These have a slightly citrus after taste, which the originals did not. Chewing taste is pretty close. Maybe rosin is the missing ingredient? Squash test: Not the same. New variety does not have an outer skin like the originals, which cracked and turned white when compressed. These squash down, with similar properties of a 'rubber cabinet door bumper'. The color is close, but pale to the originals, as remembered. I give this latest variety an '8' with '10' being correct. Title: Re: review of new replacement candy raisins Post by: Roadsnakes on April 29, 2015, 11:50:03 AM "Squash test: Not the same. New variety does not have an outer skin like the originals, which cracked and turned white when compressed. These squash down, with similar properties of a 'rubber cabinet door bumper'."
Ahhh , the famous Squash Test! I bet they use corn syrup, rather then good old fashion sugar! Title: Re: review of new replacement candy raisins Post by: paperboy on August 13, 2015, 02:21:03 PM there is no doubt that there is a difference in taste from original verses new fake ones. Too bad. The old ones were awesome.
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