Reviewed By: Paddy O' Poppycock
Location: An Italian co-worker's lunch
OFFICIAL NAME OF SNACK:
Balconi Merendina, Con Farcitura al Latte
PRICE: ??
WEIGHT: 28 g
OFFICIAL SNACK REPORT
Sanctioned By WASAW Snack Committee
Reviewed By: Paddy O' Poppycock Location: An Italian co-worker's lunch OFFICIAL NAME OF SNACK: PRICE: ?? |
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DESCRIPTION OF SNACK:
Two thin sponge cakes cemented together with a thin layer of delicious vanilla creme filling. Topped off with swirly frosting that is too thin to taste. (Think the top white part of Candy corn.)
SSI RATING (SNACK SATISFACTION INDEX - 1-10): 6.5
UPSIDE:
Sweet, nice ratio of cake to filling (which, for me, means: not too much creme to distract me from the delicious sponge cake). Perfect size for a snack cake, as well.
DOWNSIDE:
I'm not sure what it is, but to me, Italian pastries often have this butterscotch aftertaste. Actually, it could be a hazelnut aftertaste, I'm not sure. There's just something that hangs on your tongue a little too long. And I'm sure it's done on purpose and the Italians love it. I, of course, am making an assumption by saying that, but it's the sort of acquired aftertaste that would be enjoyed over time. Just not by me.
1ST 4 INGREDIENTS:
Sugar
Wheat Flour
Glucose Syrup
Eggs
LAST 4 INGREDIENTS:
Whey powder
Milk powder
Salt
Gelling agent: Pectin - Flavors
PACKAGING:
Very, very European. Pastel color, a photo of actual snack that's very true to what the actual snack looks like inside (unlike the American wrapper that makes the snack look twice as big and delicious as it really is...).
DO I RECOMMEND YOU TRY THIS YOURSELF? (YES/NO - EXPLAIN):
Yes, but it's not worth the airfare to Italy to try it.
WHICH SOUTH PARK CHARACTER WOULD LIKE IT BEST?:
Kyle's mom.
HOW CAN THE PRODUCT BE IMPROVED:
Hey, I'm not going to tell another nation's snack company what to do. But, uh, maybe cut back on that hazelnut aftertaste.