Product circa: mid-2016
We're a bit past the bacon craze, aren't we? Don't mistake what I'm saying for disappointment, however.
You bite, and the first seconds afterwards all you can taste is brown sugar, reminiscent of Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts, one of their most prolific varieties. It's not nearly as sweet as you expect, probably to remind you that this aims to be a slightly savory product.
A few bites in, however, you'll notice something a bit more; I'd call it a "porky" flavor, not unlike fried pork rinds. But disappointingly, there's no smoke, which is what would really make this product distinctive. Upon leering at the ingredients list, I find that these Pop-Tarts have MSG added to them, probably for the meaty/umami flavor to make you think of bacon more.
In all, not bad at all, and a welcome change.
Pop-Tarts Frosted Maple Bacon:
- GoodOriginal Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon(for comparison):
- Great
