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5: "Spearmint Rain"

Brrr!

Hi Chewer Nation...long time no chew! 

Today I'm doing a mini-review of Polar Ice by Extra

Aesthetics:

Vibrant teal exterior. 

Contains artistic and strategic flavor beads. 

Oral impression:

Soft, casual pre-chew texture. Mint juice emerges upon first bite. Flavor burst at chew ten.  

Sharp flavor that mellows out... 

Conclusion ~Would recommend~ 

Bubblegum!

First Post: Breaking the Seal

Hello Chewer nation!!! For my first post I decided to review Sweet Mint by Orbit.

Aesthetics and Ergonomics: 

This gum's modern exterior was what caught my attention today at the campus store. The white panel was a fresh addition to the classic light green. However, the sleek design did not extend to the interior. The loosely wrapped white paper created a drab display that looked like something pulled from the depths of your grandmother's handbag. Furthermore, when I went to grab a piece, it took me over three seconds to pry it free from the excessive adhesive. The closure flap also required significant pressure in order to break the initial seal. If you are in a quick-slip situation, this product is not for you. 

Oral impression:

The introductory texture of this gum is pretty bland. No crunch, no pop, and definitely not a piece that you can sink your teeth into. Nonetheless, it is true to it's name: a subtle sweetness arose at the front of my mouth towards the tip and outer edges of my tongue, while a mild mint resonated near the uvula.   

Timeline: 

The flavor really exploded after about 20 chews, and it simultaneously reached it's continued chewing texture in about ten seconds. I forgot I was even chewing it after 23 minutes, largely due to it's underwhelming flavor, even though the texture remained supple for 50-55 minutes. 

Conclusion ~Would not recommend~