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~
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. 
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. 
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. 
Love this! Please review Polar Ice by Extra, tis my fave!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! And definitely, look out for that next week :)
DeleteDo you only review gum, what are your feelings about mints?
ReplyDeleteHi Kaitlin! I am going to focus on gum for a while as I get my feet on the ground, but I am open to branching out!
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