 Best thing since Sliced Bread....Awesome !!! |
| Review Date: January 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: mom2sarah..., Windy City |
| I am not a big fan of fruit roll-ups as they tend to be more like candy than fruit with added sugar. These Twisted Fruit ropes are a "whole" other story. They are Organic and provide ONE FULL Serving of Fruit! Each one is 70 calories and best of it, they are satisfying. And I love its dense, chewy texture. It's SO GOOD that I enjoy it as much as my children do ! So far, I have had the pleasure of trying the strawberry, sour apple, and tropical fruit twists. I love them all although the sour apple is indeed "sour". It will make your mouth pucker which I personally love but I buy the strawberry & tropical flavors for my children. I just wish that they were less expensive but I can see how they cost more to produce so I am willing to pay more to get a better, more nutritious fruit snack ! Btw, Amazon has the best prices on these esp. if you "subscribe and save". They are not yet readily available and at my Whole Foods Supermarket, they sell for 99 cents EACH ! |
Mmmmm, good!
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| Review Date: October 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Alice in Wonderland, |
| This is a great tasting snack that you will never mind giving to your kids. Made out of organically raised fruit, they have lots of the right things (vitamin B & vitamin C) and none of the wrong things (no added sugars, no artificial colors, no preservatives). So, if you are a parent, and want some really good snacks that you will feel good about giving your children, then get Clif Kid Twisted Fruit Ropes. I highly recommend them! |
Great for kids with food Allergies
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| Review Date: March 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: James N. Skinner, |
| My son has multiple food allergies (soy, corn, wheat, walnuts, peanuts, dairy and sesame) and the awesome things is that he can have these. It's so hard to find snacks for him and we went to a birthday party where somebody packed these in the goody bags. We were surprised when we looked at the ingredients and found out he can actually eat them and doesn't have to feel left out while the other kids eat it. The hardest ingredient to get away from in these type of snacks is high fructose corn syrup which this product doesn't contain. |
Tasty, like Kelis' album
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Well, BLEEP You Too, A Southern Californian Forced into Washinton state |
Finally, a great tasting fruit snack without added Sugar and/or High Fructose Corn Syrup. Clif has released something tasty that I can eat without being the equivalent of a Snickers Bar. It makes a great late night and on the go snack. While it's strawberry flavored (Yes, The review is based on the strawberry flavor), it doesn't taste a thing like strawberries. It tastes as artificial Skittles but it isn't artificial and that's a beautiful thing. And While non-strawberry tasting strawberry flavor (At least I didn't think it tasted like strawberry) may be a minus for some people, for me, a person who doesn't like the taste of real strawberry, that's a plus. The shape of the rope is just like Red Vines and if you've had the strawberry red vines, the taste isn't that much different. And for kids, if you remove the individual wrappers and place them in a Ziploc Bag, I doubt a child would be able to tell the difference to this and a piece of licorice. I placed a few in an empty Red Vines bag, my 9 year old nephew got into them, didn't know the difference.
PROS
1. Great for kids lunches or a late night snack
2. 70 calories
3. No Extra sugar and/or High Fructose corn syrup or artificial sweetner
4. Organic And All Natural
5. 100 percent fruit with great taste
CONS
1. Not so big on the strawberry flavor.
To sum it all up, If you're looking for a nutritious snack for your kids, This is perfect |
Not leather like!
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| Review Date: April 19, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Brewer, Michigan USA |
| Great product. I have been enjoying them as much as my son. They are not too tough to chew like many of the natural fruit products I've tried. These flavors have a slight tart taste that we enjoy. I'll be ordering more. The Cliff Kid's cereal bars are also a winner. |
Kids voted this a delicious snack
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| Review Date: October 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Auskan, KS, USA |
| I put these in my kids' school lunches as a treat. Being organic I can feel good about letting them have this treat and they love it when they open their lunch box and see one of these in there, as they are delicious. |
Great On The Go Snack
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| Review Date: February 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. Norwood, Texas |
| I bought these Cliff Kids Twisted Fruit Ropes for my son. He did not care for them, but I (his Mother) love them. They should take the word "kid" off the label and leave them as just Clif Twisted Fruit Ropes! They are conveniently packaged so that I can put one or two in my purse for when I need a quick, nutritional snack while on the go! They are about the size of a pen and just slip right in my purse. I buy these for me now.....not my kid. These taste great!!!! |
My kids love these
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| Review Date: October 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Bean, San Ramon, CA |
| These are great. They are all natural and my two boys love them!! I buy them online because they are much cheaper than at Whole Foods. |
Great healthy snack
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| Review Date: March 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: A. Figiera, |
| So glad amazon has these available! My 3-year-old tried them and loved them but we live overseas and couldn't find them locally. Great healthy on-the-go snack! |
Two reviews in one! ... from a mom & her son
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: M. Cheung, Alabama, USA |
MOM'S REVIEW:
Fruit rope doesn't sound all that appealing. Twisted fruit sounds a little better. It really doesn't matter what these little twists of fruit are called because they are YUMMY! Upon opening the package, I found a dark dark red twisty fruit rope. It looks as if you took good fruit leather, and rolled them up and twisted them. They don't LOOK delicious which maybe makes that first bite taste even better. It has this sweet, tart, pure strawberry taste and a texture that reminds me a bit of al dente firmness of pasta but these are much thicker, of course.
I like that there are less calories than a can of pop/soda or even orange juice, and has a full serving of fruit. It's low in sugar, too. Now, REAL strawberries are much better for you but on the go, or in a backpack, these are a pretty good choice.
KID'S REVIEW:
They have an awesome taste. I would recommend these to everyone. The texture of them kinda isn't that appealing to me but once I took a bite I was hooked. I think they could have been made a little bigger but could be a great snack for football games, soccer games, tennis meets, etc. That's all. |
Mmmmm, good!
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| Review Date: November 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Alice in Wonderland, |
This is a great tasting snack that you will never mind giving to your kids. Made out of organically raised fruit, they have lots of the right things (vitamin B & vitamin C) and none of the wrong things (no added sugars, no artificial colors, no preservatives). So, if you are a parent, and want some really good snacks that you will feel good about giving your children, then get Clif Kid Twisted Fruit Ropes. I highly recommend them!
(Review of Clif Kid Twisted Fruit Ropes, Grape, 18 Pieces, 0.7-Ounce) |
Delicious and healthy!
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| Review Date: January 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: B. Cannon, |
| I'm an adult and got these for myself for a yummy mid-day snack without turning to candy. These hit the spot and don't have all the sugar and unhealthiness, plus no gelatin so they are vegetarian-friendly! And each is a serving of fruit, so what's not to love? |
Delicious!
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Adam Wood, Tucson, AZ USA |
These strawberry fruit sticks are great! Organic ingredients, the equivalent of one serving of fruit, 70 calories, and very tasty. They remind me of Twizzler twists in the way that they look.
These are not a really sweet snack. They are actually a little tart. One grandmother used to make homemade strawberry fruit roll-ups from dried strawberries (no sugar added, I don't think), and these snacks remind me very much of those. I really like them, but if you are buying them for someone with a big sweet tooth, then they might not be as big of a hit. |
WOW These are Yummy!
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| Review Date: September 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Joey & G's Mommy, NJ United States |
| I decided to try these based on all the glowing reviews. You folks were sure right! These are delicious! We got the variety pack and every flavor is good! |
My daughter loves it !
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| Review Date: May 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Praveen Jaini, San Jose, CA United States |
| We tried this product sample at my daughter's daycare and she loved it. So I ordered a pack from amazon (along with another item to get the supersaver s/h discount) and its a nice treat for her. She calls it "fruit jelly". I tasted it and like it too ! |
These twists ROCK
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| Review Date: May 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Shelley, Houston, TX |
| These are awesome. They are organic and one full serving of fruit. They aren't flat, they are wide chewy twists, and they taste like CANDY! I also love that they are fortified with some extra vitamins because my 3-year-old is a very picky eater. Since they are pretty thick and a so chewy, I don't give them to my 1-year-old yet. With him I stick with the flattened fruit. Don't tell the kids, but I sneak a few of these to work to help get another fruit serving into my own diet. I love the sour apple. I just subscribed to get a box every month. I didn't know you could do that. Cool! |
Yummy, Healthy Anytime Snack
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| Review Date: May 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Lehrerin, Tennessee |
| I like to keep snacks on hand, but not the classic junk-type snacks. These are perfect for our family. The kids are able to grab them anytime they need something to munch on, and I don't worry about them OD'ing on chips or candy. We love all the flavors; they're tart and chewy, just right for a sweets craving. |
Not Sticky
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| Review Date: June 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: H. Kunes, ohio |
| The kids and I love this product. It is one Weight Watchers point. It is also not as sticky as some flat fruit leathers. Why eat high fructose corn syrup, sugary "fruit" snacks when you can eat the real thing. |
Yummy Treat!
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| Review Date: July 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: S. Weisz, Grand Forks, ND |
| What a great way to get a serving of fruit?! These fruit ropes are delicious. I love that they are organic and all natural!! All of the flavors are wonderful. |
Used this for our party favors
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| Review Date: July 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Natural Mom, |
| My son loved this healthy snack. It comes in fun flavors, and looks like licorice. It seems easier, i.e. less messy, for kids to eat than some of the other fruit strips out there. And because of the packaging we were able to include them in the favor bags for his party as an alternative to candy. |
Very good and very good for you
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| Review Date: August 4, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. George, Seattle, WA USA |
| Usually, these products have way too much sugar and are not that healthy. This one is organic and is low in calories. I like it as much as my daughter does. We purchased the variety pack on Subscribe and Save for extra savings too. |
My toddler LOVES them and so do I!
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| Review Date: August 21, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Dannie138, Rhode Island |
| I gave my toddler one tonight after dinner as a treat...he got extremely excited and immediately went to work on it. It's not very big, but it certainly is a healthy choice and lasted him a few minutes! I love them too! |
good eatin
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| Review Date: August 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mrs. O., Maryland |
| Twisted fruit is to sweet for my taste, but my kids love it. I can pop it in thier lunchbox and feel good about it! Plus they can open the package with ease. |
Soooo delicious!
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| Review Date: August 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mom of 3, Roslindale, MA United States |
| These are really delicious. The texture is awesome. My 2 1/2 year olds loved them - the only problem was they were gone in about 3 days! |
Very Good Product
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| Review Date: August 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: vdavisoh, Cleveland, OH USA |
| Based upon the reviews, I decided to try these as a healthy adult snack. I was expecting a larger package size, but was pleasantly pleased with the quality and taste. Perfect, just what I was looking for. I have signed up for the automatic shipping option on these to get them at a lower price also. |
a hit with my kids
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| Review Date: August 31, 2008 |
| Reviewer: MWB, san jose,ca |
| This will be a staple in my kindergarterner's lunch box. 100% fruit and tastes great. |
Great tasting, healthy snack@
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| Review Date: September 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Burns, CA, United States |
They are soft and chewy, not like the leathery texture I'd come to expect from this type of snack. It's nice to have the flavor variety pack. None of the flavors are the "bad" one that everyone leaves until last. We just reach into the box and pick out whatever comes out.
Our whole family enjoys these. In fact, I think mom and dad eat more of these than the kids do! They are consistently gone in much less than a month, such that I'm considering increasing our subscription order from 1 to 2!
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Sadly, one of the only sources of fruit my son will eat!
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| Review Date: September 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Villeneuve, Newtown, CT USA |
I can not express how surprised (and happy!) I was to find out my son loves these fruit ropes. The Mixed Berry were the first we tried and they are actually pretty tart. I did not think that would go over well with a kid that really only tolerates a bland banana or apple every now and then. But he LOVES them. I added them to Subscribe and Save and almost every month I have to order more before the scheduled delivery.
There's not much to them as far as a filling snack, but they apparently satisfy the little ones. They are "dense" and chewy so they take a few minutes to eat and satisfy the craving to have a snack. With a full serving of fruit and added nutrients, it seems like a no brainer. When you include our neighbors that visit all the time, these are a hit with at least ages 3 to 10!
I am anxious to try more flavors and will go for the Variety Pack next. |
Tasty, healthy and very convenient.
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| Review Date: September 21, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Brad Willis, San Diego, CA United States |
I'll be short and to the point. This is a very good product.
Each Clif Kid Organic Twisted Fruit serving has only 70 calories, but is all organic with no added sugar. I think it's a great snack for adults as well as kids. I'm one of those people with a sweet tooth and I've got to have some form of sweets around at all times. One thing is for sure, munching on one of these is a lot better for you than reaching for that candy bar.
The only slight criticisms I have is that it's a touch more tart than expected and the primary ingredients are "apple puree" and "apple juice concentrate" with no specific mention of strawberries. Also, while the price is a reasonable value, it's not a terrific one. I'd strongly recommend that you consider the "Subscribe and Save" option, which knocks an extra 15% off of the price. You can always cancel S&S later if you change your mind, so there's no downside to signing up and it will save you money. |
I LOVE THEM
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| Review Date: September 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: R. Cipriani, Florida |
I was hoping they would be good as a healthy snack and they are but best of all THEY TASTE GREAT. It is like biting into a nice fresh tasting granny smith apple. Sweet and tart at the same time. Chewy enough to give you a nice bite but not tough at all. More like a soft licorice.
I just love that they are not overly sweet. That has always been my problem with these fruit snacks. And just to put the icing on this cake, they are all organic and only 70 calories so they fit nicely into my healthy diet. I slip one into my purse for a nice snack and I also get in one fruit serving for the day.
Good JOB Clif Bar and Com. LOVE THEM
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Great for Adults
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| Review Date: September 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: myoho guy, Northern California USA |
I have long been a big fan of Clif bars (Chocolate Brownie flavor), so I was eager to try this product. I was pleased to see that just one of these ropes equals a full serving of fruit, and that the added sweetening comes from fruit juice.
Texture is pleasingly firm, although a friend who tried it wondered whether kids would like it because it the "chew" didn't last long enough. The flavor is intense mainly because of the concentrated fruit content and there is an interesting "sweet-sour" flavor probably due to the added pectin. Kids who are used to very sweet fruit treats may not like this aspect, though.
Here's a Pro/Con list to summarize:
PRO
-Certified USDA organic
-Full serving of fruit in each rope
-No added sugar or high-fructose corn syrup
-Convenient (see comment about packaging, below)
CON
-Kids may not enjoy the sweet-sour flavor
-Individual packaging (it's a compromise between being convenient or being green)
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Not Just for Kids
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| Review Date: September 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: MacGuffin, New York City |
Food is one of my obsessions, so I'm always happy to sample something that's possibly delicious AND healthful (and, to conform to my dietary restrictions, vegetarian). This turned out to be a good choice, with organic certification thrown in for good measure.
Clif Kid Twisted Fruit contains only fruit puree, fruit and/or vegetable juice, organic flavoring, and pectin. One serving contains a modest 70 calories and, considering the size of the serving, a fairly impressive daily percentage of several vitamins (mostly B's) and minerals. It's definitely the sort of snack you'd encourage your child to eat.
All of this, however, is meaningless unless the snack in question, shall we say, exceeds "palatable." No problem! The strawberry flavor explodes in your mouth as soon as you bite in, and it just gets better from there. The flavor is just sweet enough and very tangy, and the texture is chewy and smooth. I imagine that if soaked overnight in some water, a Twisted Fruit would be an excellent addition to a smoothie as well.
Twisted Fruits also work for grown-ups. They're easy to toss into a bag for a "whenever" pick-me-up and would be a nice, tasty way to take in some light nutrition after a workout. A versatile, healthful means of satisfying a sweet tooth (or, in my case, "teeth") that's appropriate for all ages.
BTW, MANY thanks to Clif Bar and Co. for providing such a generous sample for our review. I like to think that what goes around, comes around. :)
Update: My friend's fruit-loving five-year-old went nuts for them. A hit with the target audience! |
A healthy, tastier alternative to Twizzlers/Red Vines
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| Review Date: September 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Beldini, Los Angeles, CA USA |
Our three-year-old should probably be writing this review since he can never get enough of these twisted takes on fruit ropes.
The Clif Bar folks have taken organic apple and apple juice puree, mixed in a natural strawberry flavor and come up with a healthier version of Red Vines or Twizzlers that packs an intense fruit flavor.
Each chewy piece contains one serving of fruit and there are no artifical colors.
The pectin leaves a bit of a waxy coating on your lips that feels not unlike lip balm--it would probably be a bonus in the cold, winter months. |
Great Snack for the whole family!!
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Edward Walker, Grand Rapids, MI USA |
| Everyone in my family loves these. The are a cross between a twizzler and a fruit snack. They come individually wrapped so they are easy to take on the go or throw into lunches. There are 70 calories per package. Which isn't to bad since they are pretty chewy and fun to eat. I would recommend these to friends and family. They are a treat you can feel good about eating. |
Not just for kids!
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Ann Lee, Pittsburgh PA |
This is a great item to keep in a desk drawer, brief case, glove box or purse to hold you over until the next meal. Not only is it organic, but each stick is the equivalent of a serving of fruit. (Another bonus: no artificial colors or preservatives.)
I don't even LIKE strawberry flavored items...I prefer fresh strawberries. That's why this product came as a real surprise. The taste is tart and sweet and fresh. Excellent!
Also, the twisted stick form is easier to eat than the flat fruit "leathers" I tried. Therefore it would be less messy in the hands of little ones. (The wrapper can be slid down or pulled back like a banana peel, preventing sticky little fingers...a very helpful feature for snacking in the car.)
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Surprisingly good!
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Niya, USA |
| Feeling jaded after having tried many so-called "health foods", I opened this product without much expectation. However, as I read the information on the package, noticing that the ingredients are few and natural (this product is labeled "USDA Organic") my hope rose again. After the first bite, I was hooked! The texture of this fruit snack is firmer than that of string cheese, and the taste is intensely fruity - almost reminding me of fruit wines. A closer inspection on the Nutrition Facts reveals that this snack is also rich with vitamins and minerals! I find it hard not to gobble down more than one of these fruit "ropes" at a time. In any case, I highly recommend this snack for children and adults alike. |
Awesome taste -- and no added sugar!
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| Review Date: September 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: MamaBear007, Utah |
I like that this entirely made from organic ingredients, each serving has an entire serving of fruit, and it has no added sugar. Even the coloring comes from fruit and vegetable juice. The best part? It tastes wonderful! It has a tart strawberry flavor, and the texture is great. It's not gritty at all, like some natural fruit snacks are. I got Clif Kid Organic Twisted Fruits to keep around for my grandchildren. If they're lucky, I *might* still have some left when they get here! I've definitely got to buy some more. If I didn't already know these had no added sugar, I never would've guessed it from the taste.
I've tried all the flavors. They're all good, and they all have good texture, but strawberry is my favorite, probably because it tastes purer to me (only one fruit flavor, instead of two or more fruits competing for my taste buds). |
Vegan Organic Kosher Choice
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| Review Date: September 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: vegancompassion, upper michigan, usa |
| Vegan. Certified Organic. Kosher Parve. Sweet 'n tangy strawberry flavor. Wonderful fruity aroma. Fun. A single "rope" in an individually wrapped package. Perfect for on-the-go, a quick healthy snack, or your favorite anyone's lunchbag. 70 calories per snack. An organic healthy version of the red twizzlers I used to enjoy when I was a boy. Made with organic apple puree, organic apple juice concentrate, organic flavors, pectin, and fruit & vegetable juice colors. Clif is a trusted brand and leader in healthy organic energy bars and snacks. Another winner just for kids. Hide the box well from any 'big' kids and still young-at-heart adults. Highly recommended. [Received one box of 18 pieces at no cost through the Vine program.] This review is out there for those for whom this makes a difference. See all of my reviews for more great choices. Check out "Vegan Grocery Favorites" and "Vegan Grocery Top Ten" in Listmania. Your "helpful" votes count and will be greatly appreciated to benefit the search of others. Thank you. |
Awesome, heathy, low calorie boost for the active kid or adult.
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| Review Date: September 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: John P. Thiel, Astoria, Queens, New York City |
I don't have any kids--that I know of--and I'm not a health nut but I eat a lot of Clif Bars while cycling. It's the only real food that's truly portable and it comes in a great variety of flavors. And now they've come out with the same sort of thing for active kids, at a portable and properly sized 70 calories of fruity fueling deliciousness.
The thing that Clif understands that most people don't is, snacks are like kindling for the fire that keeps your internal engine going strong. If you're sitting at your office desk drinking Gatorade and chomping down sports nutrition bars, you're really doing nothing more than producing fat and consuming too much salt (which is what electrolytes are), which increases your blood pressure, adds to stress, et cetera. On the other hand, if you're out even just walking around the town or city that you live in for more than an hour at a shot (shopping, sightseeing, whatever), and eat something while continuing to move, your body will immediately use that to give you an energy boost, and will burn more calories--given that the activity level continues and is high enough to burn more than you are consuming--by turning to your fat stores next. People know this instinctively, but tend to overconsume in those times of need. The sudden influx of calories, particularly sugars, is like spraying lighter fluid on a fire that's already burning--which of course will suddenly burn hotter--ergo, you will lose weight or at least your endurance will increase if you're already thin--but if you consume too many calories at those times your body's systems will be overwhelmed (getting you ready for a recovery nap).
I tested these out while cycling, where I usually go an hour before consuming anything but water, then eat a Clif Bar, and go on for another hour for my average ride or several hours during an event such as a 100 mile "Century" ride. I found that because the twisted fruit rope is just sugary enough and has a good amount of carbs for fuels (with only 70 calories per serving), it gave me an immediate boost that lasted a good half hour. I only consumed a 70 calories--the calories in one Clif Kid Twisted Fruit, Strawberry--but during that 30 minutes I burned at least 250 calories (if it was a casual ride, which it wasn't).
(During a recent 100 mile bike ride, I burned about 900 calories per hour on average, for 6 hours, which is 5,400 calories or 1.5 pounds of fat, or 2.7 large pizzas worth of calories or 42 Hostess Cupcakes--or 36 PINTS OF GUINNESS! I would need to eat 77 of these Clif Kid Twisted Fruit, Strawberry ropes to stay even at calories consumed vs. burned, and then add 2050 calories more to account for my resting metabolism.)
But I'm not on the bike every day like I used to be, so like any office worker/weekend warrior, I have to do both--consume an enormous amount of calories while at play, and consume a minimum of calories during work days (Wall Street job, power sitting a good 10 hours a day). This seems the perfect snack for both because it has an extremely reasonable amount of calories--only 70--and yet it's a refreshingly sweet item that will give me a nice little boost maybe twice a day.
For a kid, this effect will be far better since kids are more active. You could give a child two or three of these for the day and tell her/him to eat them whenever they like--which more than likely will be a bit before lunch, another in the afternoon, and another around when they're heading home. Perfect. Conversely, if you give your kids money for whatever snacks they like, inevitably they'll get all their calories at once, with lunch and likely from the highest calorie source (and the schools should be sued for selling candy in their cafeterias--so friggin irresponsible).
BOTTOM LINE: This kid sized snack is great for even us big kids who sit around all day working. I don't have any children, but I'll be buying these for myself from now on. Perfect nutrition for both work and play. |
Tart but tasty, my 20 month old loves them too
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| Review Date: September 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: K. Eckert, Minneapolis, MN |
I got these through the amazon Vine program. It was nice that they sent a whole pack this time since it allowed both me and my son to try them out.
If you look at the ingredients there is no added sugar, the sweetener is apple juice. There are also some added vitamins in there which is an interesting idea for a fruit snack.
When I tried them I thought there were very tart, almost sour, and definitely not overly sweet. I liked the tartness though, as I am not a big sweet person. They require a small effort to chew off a bite; not like jerky but tougher than a fruit roll-up. I was worried that my 20 month old son would have trouble eating them because of the chewiness.
Well, my 20 month old would give them 6 stars if he could. He loves them. I was surprised he liked them so much since they are a bit sour. He does have to work some at chewing them; but he seems to like that, he kind of uses them as a teether. Also they are coated in a light layer of oil so they aren't too sticky in his hands. I don't know if I will get to eat any more of them because he got the box of them off the counter and has declared that the "Fruities are mine!" I finally had to hide the box after he ate two of them, so he would lay off and find something else to do :-)
All in all a great snack. I like that all of the sugar is from fruit, that there are some added vitamins, and the taste is great too. Great snack for my toddler too! |
I love these!
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| Review Date: September 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Leah M. Ford, Port Angeles, WA |
| These are so good. Even my husband with eat them and he will not eat any fruit. I love that they can be tossed in a gym bag or purse and won't be smashed at the end of the day. Sure, a whole apple might be a little better for you, but these sure beat other snacks if you are looking for a little chewy, tart snack. |
Delicious!
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| Review Date: October 4, 2008 |
| Reviewer: L. A., Milwaukee, WI |
| This is an amazing tasting product. It is real fruit, no artificial ingredients. It has a great texture. The size is prefect for a purse, pocket, brief case, or lunch box. It only has 70 calories, which is equivalent to two organic fruit strips. It is the perfect size for a snack in between meals or for a nice energy boost. The only caution is if you have dental work (braces, crowns, loose fillings, etc), you might want to stick with fruit strips. This is very chewy and may cause damage. I found that out the hard way. Otherwise, highly recommended! |
wow, my super picky eater loves these
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| Review Date: October 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: denise harbert, from germany in texas |
my son 5 years old, is the picture next to the word picky eater,
he dosent eat veggis or fruit, so i always struggel to feed him healthy, so i found these, i was a little hesitant, but he loves them, he really enjoys them.
witch is great, since i know there healthy.
so after he loves them i ordered the z bar too, and yes, another strike.
he loves the z bar chocolat brownie too.
it gave me some piece of mind, knowing that he gets snacks and eats healthy.
super product!!!
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Yummy and Healthy!
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| Review Date: October 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Marilyn, Southeastern Michigan, USA |
| These fruit ropes are innovative and delicious. Even though they are marketed as a child's product, they truly are great for kids of all ages! I enjoy them as much as my grandchildren. Especially if you are a licorice lover, these twists make an excellent, healthy substitute. Of course, nothing can compare with a child eating a real piece of fruit to get their daily requirements, but for finicky eaters, or when it's treat time, these fruit snacks cannot be beat. Both my grandchildren, and myself, highly recommend them! |
Great Fruit Bar
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| Review Date: October 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Me and My House, |
| Organic Fruit. No Sugar. Great taste. What's not to like? Everyone in the family loved these dried fruit twists. With no added sugar or artificial ingredients, it makes a great snack for those that desire to eat for their health - and that like great taste too. |
Good and Good for You!
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| Review Date: November 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Shannon B. Fischio, |
| Love the fruit ropes. Easy to pack around and easy to chew for little ones with few teeth. |
Great Snack
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| Review Date: November 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: A Mom, Minnesota |
| My four year old loves these for a snack. They taste great. We keep them as a special treat. He doesn't even as for regular fruit snacks from the grocery store anymore because he likes these so much better. |
Great tasting!
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| Review Date: November 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Shirley D. Martin, Fort Worth ,Texas, USA |
| These are awesome tasting! My daughter was even sharing with her friend who requested I order some for her next time. My teenager turns her nose up at anything "healthy" and these fruit ropes are a great way for her to increase her fruit consumption. |
Reasons to buy this bar
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| Review Date: November 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Angela Katsavavakis, Georgia, USA |
1-Wonderful taste. I like this tropical flavor, it has a little sour to it, but not too much. My 4 year old loves them.
2-Only good ingredients: all organic .
3-Gluten, dairy, peanut, soy, cashew free.
4-Each bar equals one serving of fruit.
5-Very convenient.
6-Clif is a good reputable company with a good track record and that gives back and also sustains the environment. |
My kids love them
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| Review Date: November 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Deborah Jankura, Lee,NH USA |
| My kids are skeptical of some of the "healthy" snacks I buy but these are a huge hit. |
Mikey Likes It!!!!
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| Review Date: November 22, 2008 |
| Reviewer: D. Runski, NY |
| I have yet to find a kid that does not LOVE these fruit twists!!! Even the pickiest of kids seems to love them. They are healthy, delicious and made with really awesome ingredients! Also, they are great for diabetic kids to keep in their backpacks for when their blood glucose levels get low. The only flavor I did not care for was the pineapple... but it was still leagues better than the any of the fruit roll-ups brand. |
So Yummy!
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| Review Date: November 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: AggyJ, |
| These are so yummy, you would swear they are candy. But they're not...they're wholesome organic fruit with no sugar or other bad stuff added. It's amazing...I've finally found a delicious snack that's 100% healthy, too! |
Taste So Good
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| Review Date: December 4, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. A. Chestman, |
I like Strawberry the best!
Tastes to good I eat one every day, can't help it, and sometimes even two.
Can be an addictive habbit, good luck! |
finding the items we can't live without
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| Review Date: December 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: D. Schwab, Farmington New Mexico |
| Thank you Amazon. When my local Natual Foods COOP failed financially last year I was lost in this rural community without many of the foods that had become a part of our daily life. Twisted fruit is family favorite and Amazon is my favorite suppler. This is a healthy pocket food for my teenager and a stuffer for my elementry son's lunches. |
Great snack for the kids!
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| Review Date: December 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Denise Graner, |
| We have tried other "fruit" snacks before that did not have the added colors, flavors, etc. and my kids did not like any of them. This is the first time they honestly LOVE an alternative to products such as Fruit Roll Ups...etc. We highly recommend this product!! |
Awesome for something sweet!
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| Review Date: January 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: C. A. House, Alpharetta, Ga |
| These are a great snack. However, I purchased mine for $3 cheaper at Sam's Club. |
Really tasty for a price I can eat
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| Review Date: January 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: star28mama, Erie,PA |
| These are really good. A little on the sour side but my kids and I love them. They are quite a bit in the grocery store so I was happy to find them on here. I like the variety pack too because we all like a different flavor. |
Amazing
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| Review Date: February 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: C. S. Johnston, Seattle, WA |
| These fruit snacks are organic, real fruit and taste better than most fruit snacks on the market. I highly recommend them. :) |
Favorite Snack
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| Review Date: February 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: K. Hannig, Pasadena, CA |
| These are the best snack ever! They are delicious and don't have the bad ingredients some other fruit snacks do. I usually buy these at Costco because it's cheaper there but there have been some great promotions on Amazon. |
there gone
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| Review Date: February 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Timothy P. O'keeffe, Spring, TX |
| my four kids ages from 4-14 all like them, of course they have their favorite flavors. i am very serious about what i let them eat and you have to have the good stuff available |
awesome!!!!
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| Review Date: February 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: karen, LA, CA |
| these are sooo good!! i couln't stop eating them! I was looking for a snack that was healthy and organic and this snack is so good my fav is mixed berry! :) |
Delicious and Nutritious
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| Review Date: March 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S.M.R.W., Connecticut |
| I ordered the Sour Apple twists and they were delicious! Very dense and chewy. I expected them to be more artificial-tasting, almost like Sour Straws, but they were quite fruity. These are worth the extra cost. |
Kid snack
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| Review Date: March 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Teresa A. Notari, |
| My daughter loves these fruit twists . I was pleased to find them in bulk at a great savings , in the super market they cost nearly a dollar each!!! |
Yummy Cliff Kid
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| Review Date: April 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: E. Leiper, North Carolina |
| My kids can't get enough of these twisted fruit ropes. The price is great as they go for 99 cents a piece at my local grocery store. They are convienient too. I keep some in my bag and in the glove box in the car for when the kids want a snack on the go. |
The whole family loves this product!
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| Review Date: April 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J, DC |
| We love these fruit ropes so much that we bought 2 boxes instead of one. They taste great, not too sweet & great texture that makes us feel like we are eating candy! My kids are 13 yrs., 16 yrs and 19 yrs. and they all love them. I wish the product was around when they were younger! |
Love these fruit twists
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| Review Date: April 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: AT, Boulder, CO United States |
| Organic, soft, and chewy. Perfect snack at a much better price than in stores. |
Great snack
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| Review Date: April 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: luvz2shop, |
| Clif Kid Twisted Fruit Ropes Variety Pack Of Strawberry, Tropical Twist, Sour Apple, And Mixed Berry, 0.7-Ounce Wrappers (Pack of 24) This is a great product. Bought them for my grandkids, and ate them myself--best tasting 1 serving of fruit especially as a lunch or snack at work. Or about any other time. Nice and soft, could eat it with my braces. |
great taste!
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| Review Date: May 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: TK, Illinois |
| Ordered these for my daughter and ended up sharing them with my autistic niece who is on a gluten free, dairy free, dye free diet. No dairy, no gluten and no food coloring in these only natural fruit, a tiny bit sour but great tasting for entire family!!! |
AWESOME!
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| Review Date: May 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Bank Of America, georgia |
| My daughter loves these and they're good for you too....Even I've become addicted to them. |
My Daughter Loves These
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| Review Date: June 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Pickett, Las Vegas |
| My daughter loves these snacks. She doesn't care if something is sour she will eat it if she thinks or knows its a snack just for her. I love these because they are better for her than majority of the other fruit type snacks out there and they are organic. They aren't as sticky or messy as other items in their group either which I love. I can keep a few in my purse on busy shopping days and just hand her one is her car seat and she is happy for a good while. I recommend them to any parent looking for a healthy and tasty snack for their kids. |
Great tasting snack!
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| Review Date: June 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: T. Mow, Orange County, CA USA |
| I feel better giving this to my daughter than other fruit snacks with artificial colors/flavors. It also tastes good! |
Yum
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| Review Date: June 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Corey, Williamsburg, VA |
| I loved these just as much (possibly more) than my 4 year old. Have them on subscribe and save and can't wait to get the next shipment. They're definitely a little sour and chewy, but awesome! |
our "candy"
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| Review Date: June 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kandace Gray, Parkersburg, WV |
| While I was pregnant with my son I constantly carried fruit leather. Not this product, but similar. Remembering and wanting some I went searching for them and found these instead. My children LOVE them. They call them candy. They are even better than the fruit leather since the texture is easier for my children. THey are good for them, taste good, and now I can use them as rewards when my children ask for Candy. Personally, I like all of the flavors I've tried (have not tried pineapple). My children have one or two each that they do not prefer, but this is all a matter of Personal Tastes. I recommend these to everyone I know with children as a candy substitute and to all of my friends as a healthy snack to carry around that will also satisfy their sweet tooth. If you don't like the first flavor you try, try another since they really are a great product. I can not buy this brand locally for less than a $1 each, but they are worth it. Candy costs the same, so why not pay to get something Good for you? |
Can't get enough of it!!!
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| Review Date: July 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. Ahn, Connecticut, USA |
| My 26 month old son LOVES these! He used to like the Gerber graduates fruit strips and twists, and still does, but prefers these if he has a choice. I've tried one of these myself and they taste good for adults too. The only bad thing about these.... my son keeps asking for more!!! |
Yummy!!!
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| Review Date: July 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: The Grim Meeper, St. Louis, MO |
| One of our favorite treats especially on the go and it's good for you. One of these fruit ropes meets the daily requirement for a piece of fruit. Obviously, it is best to eat fresh fruit. If you don't have the time or have a little one who is picky, then these are great. Mixed Berry and Strawberry are my favorites with just the right mix of sweet and tart. Personally, I can't stand the Sour Apple, but luckily my kid likes it. Looking forward to trying all of the other flavors! |
Great fruit snacks; not just for kids
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| Review Date: July 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Elliot Knapp, Seattle, Washington United States |
| It's nice to see Clif branching out into a different range of products (like not just energy bars) without sacrificing the quality of ingredients that go into them. These fruit snacks were great; nice flavor, not too small or too big, and obviously made from real strawberries. There's not much else to say, other than that I'm not a kid and I'd buy these for myself. Don't judge me! |
we love them
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| Review Date: August 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Catherine J. Garbus, Tunkhannock, PA United States |
my 2 yr old grandson loves these and asks for them. he does not seem to find them too tart at all
much cheaper than buying the gerber fruit strips . |
Better than Fruit Roll Ups!!
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| Review Date: August 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: B. Miller, Columbus, OH |
| These taste better and have better texture than fruit rollups. My kids will pick these anyday! I love them too! We went through 2 boxes in 2 weeks! |
kid loved, parent loved
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| Review Date: August 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Monique Rosenbaum, Tennessee |
| MAde by the great brand that does adult snacks now for kids. all natural and organic. have great flavor and are good for you. my kids love them and I have ate a few myself. definately worth the price when u compare it to the cheaper not good for them fruit snacks. |
Healthy
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| Review Date: September 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: T. Bowles, PA, USA |
| i got the variety and they were all tasty and sour apple was sour but it was nice to know i was eating something healthy i would definitely recommend them for anyone wanting a healthy snack |
Great fruit snack!
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| Review Date: September 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Beth Starr, Cali |
These are absolutely wonderful. Well- my son likes them, anyhow... I don't really.
But, they are so much healthier than the awful fruit snack you can buy in the grocery store. There is nothing in these besides fruit. I am not a 'health nut'- but I do try to avoid high fructose corn syrup, and unnecessary sugar. Which makes getting things for my son's lunch very difficult.
Anyhow, my son has one of these in his lunch almost every day. His teacher noticed that his fruit snack was actually made of fruit- and so has been recommending them to parents- (his school has a 'no candy' lunch policy, and the fruit snacks that you can buy in the grocery store fall into the candy group).
They are expensive. I don't particulary like them myself (I've never liked fruit snacks of any sort though, so that isn't indicitive of the product's worth at all!). I find that they leave my son with sticky hands.
Even with those negative points- they are still a 5 star snack. They are healthy, and my son loves them- what more I can ask? |
Love them!
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| Review Date: September 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Michelle, USA |
| I love these! My boyfriend and I ate the whole box in a week. I just ordered more. They taste great and they are better for you than a lot of other fruit snacks. |
Awesome snack
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| Review Date: September 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Christine Franks, Hart, MI |
This is a great alternative to the "juicy treats" as my son
calls them, that are marketed for toddlers. My son loved all the
flavors and the are easy to eat on the run without a big mess.
Its nice to give snack thats a healthy alternative when regular
fresh fruit isn't an option. Thanks for offering them at such a
great price!! |
Great, kids love them!
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| Review Date: September 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Melissa Hubbard, Minneapolis, MN |
| These are like the Gerber graduate fruit twists but better quality and taste along with a better price. I highly recommend them if you kid likes fruit bars. |
Amazing!!!
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| Review Date: October 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Amanda Wanberg, Boca Raton, FL |
| The grape fruit twists are, by far, my favorite flavor of the Twisted Fruit. I absolutely love this product! They were recommended to me by my mom who is a dietitian. Although they are made for children, I am absolutely obsessed with them at 27!!! Each rope is a full serving of fruit. They are really really good, too! |
Great
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| Review Date: December 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jennifer R. Medina, Orange, CA United States |
| I was excited to see these on Amazon. My kids love these fruit ropes & I have a hard time finding them in the store. |
Clif Kids Is good
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| Review Date: December 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: W. J. Conway, Mich. |
| These tasty treats are great alternatives to the gluten packed fruit snacks etc. They are all natural and organic. My daughter (2 1/2) loves them and I prefer she eats these over the sugar filled snacks |
delicious and no added sugar!
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| Review Date: December 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Powers, upstate ny |
| I would highly recommend these in place of fruit rolls ups or other gummy fruit snacks that are full of sugar. These are all fruit, no added sugar and have a strong, excellent, fruity-tarty taste. I like them as much as my granddaughter. Walmart used to carry them. I requested that they continue stocking them but have not had any luck. So I have to purchase them from Amazon.com. A bit expensive but delicious and healthy! |
Handy, Healthy Snack!
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| Review Date: January 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: 'Net Shopper, Birmingham, AL USA |
| Our family loves these fruit ropes. They are very chewy and tasty, and because of the way they are wrapped, you don't get your hands or mouth sticky eating them. The are a great snack for when you are on-the-go. The price on Amazon, with the free shipping, by far is the best price for these I have been able to get. We just buy two boxes at a time to get the free shipping. Highly recommended! |
Yummy not Gritty
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| Review Date: February 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Kelly Snelling, |
| I worried that these would be like some other fruit strips we've tried and hated. Some fruit strips taste like they have a helping of sand added to the mix. But not these! They taste awesome and are not grainy at all. The kids LOVE them. I love them, too. And they are not strips at all but a large twist (think Red Vines only fatter and better). We got the variety pack and haven't had a bad flavor in the entire box. They are super fruity, slightly tart, but still sweet. The texture isn't too soft or gummy. They're just right. These make great snacks for school or anytime. I'll definitely be ordering them again and again. |
Really good, great deal
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| Review Date: March 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: YakButter, Orange, Ca |
This is a great deal for some quick, healthy snacks to go. My wife and I gobble these down on hikes and just as an everyday afternoon snack.
The sour apple is the only one that is just ok.
But the rest are great!
I can only imagine once we have kids how often we will buy these.
Clif is also a quality company that I'm proud to support. |
The grape are delicious
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| Review Date: April 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Shesellsseashellz, USA |
I tried these at the local food coop in New London CT (where you do not have to be a member to shop BTW!), eighty five cents ea. there. Great to satisfy a sweet tooth, no added sugar, very grape-y, sweet and tart. Didn't see any reviews mentioning the grape, so for the naysayers, try those before you write these off your shopping list! |
a yummy healthy snack!
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| Review Date: April 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: rural girl, USA |
| I have been craving candy and this is a super answer; they taste great and have super ingredients. Also try Annie's Homegrown Berry Patch Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks, 5-Count Pouches (Pack of 4) I prefer the citrus. |
Love them!
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| Review Date: July 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: MK, |
| My whole family LOVES the Clif Twists! Tropical Twist is one of the big favorites in our house. |
twisted fruit
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| Review Date: August 30, 2010 |
| Reviewer: liz, |
I bought this product and sent it to my daughter that is currently attending college. She was very grateful for the present and said she really likes it.
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Really tasty...
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| Review Date: September 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: OlyNomad, Seattle, WA |
| These are really tasty, organic and perfect for a quick on the go snack. I'd always prefer the actual fruit, but if I don't have time for it and just need a snack, this is good. 70 calories, 0 fat, 5mg sodium, 16g total carbos, 9g sugar. |
Children LOVE these!
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Super Mum, California |
The first time we ordered the Clif Kid Twisted Fruit Ropes we ordered the Variety Pack to sample all the flavors so we could make a better decision when ordering the next pack. While my seven-year-old enjoyed every flavor very much, strawberry came out slightly ahead in taste. This time when we received the strawberry-only pack he was thrilled to have a whole box of his favorite but still hoped for a bit of variety. While he is an avid fan of the flavor of these fruit twists, I am a fan of the ingredients and am happy to serve them to him. The wholesome ingredients of the Strawberry flavor are as follows: Organic Apple Puree, Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Organic Flavors, Pectin, Colored with Fruit and Vegetable Juice.
These fruit twists make a great alternative to the fruit snacks his friends seem to always get in their lunchbox but are a much healthier choice. If my son is not able to finish his lunch (which seems to be the case most days with the school's 10-15 minute time allotment for lunch) after school during pick-up he will take the fruit twists out of his lunchbox and the other children beg him to trade with him. Most times he refuses because he enjoys them so much. I will be re-buying these and packing these in his lunch every once in awhile for a treat. However, when ordering again I will probably choose the Variety Pack as you get a 24 pack for the same price as a single flavored 18 pack.
My personal opinion of the product's flavor is that it is delicious but a bit too sour/tart/tangy. I can't eat them on a regular basis but my child who loves sour/tart fruit and the occasional sour candy says it is perfect. Additionally, the product does have a tendency to stick to the teeth. My child's molars are sealed and he has never had a cavity so it is not an issue for our family but may be something to consider in your purchase. |
Full of Pucker Power!!! Kids love them.
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Carolyn Lee, Springfield, MO |
My kids could not wait to try these, and they were not dissapointed. They love the taste and I love that they are a nice healthy snack for after school or on the go.
I must say though that both myself and my mom thought they had very strong "pucker power". Too sour of a taste for us. I guess it just depends if you like sour flavors. |
Yummy
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Leslie Fitzgerald, |
| These are great in every way. They taste like real fruit, because that's what they are made from, with no artificial anything. The serving size is just right for a lunchbox or after-sport snack. Not just for kids either - since they have no added sugar, they are not too sweet for adults to enjoy. |
WOW...my boys love these and no high fructose corn syrup!!
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| Review Date: October 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: P. Werwie, Virginia, USA |
| My 10 and 14 year old boys eat these everyday as a school snack along with their favorite cliff barCLIF Kid ZBaR, Chocolate Brownie, 1.27-Ounce Bars 6 Count box ( Pack of 6 ) 36 total bars. I love it when other moms ask me about them and they say "oh they must have high fructose corn syrup if they taste good to kids" and I proudly tell them NO! For older kids who think it is not cool to pack a fruit snack this one is perfect...small for stashing in backpack and it comes in cool flavors. I will continue to purchase these from Amazon and my boys get the benefits!! |
delicous snack for picky kids
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| Review Date: September 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: discode, Texas |
| These are very good and good for you. A full serving of fruit and not like the other fruit snacks you buy. They are a bit tart, but in a good way. I tried the Strawberry and enjoyed them a lot. The kids around here also really liked them as well. They are chewy, but do not get stuck in teeth. Great product. |
9 yr olds ate the entire box
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| Review Date: September 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Twinsboystwice, House of Clone |
I didn't like this product all that well. It was really tangy and hurt my stomach. I was more than a little surprised when my picky eater 9 yr olds ate 17 sticks in one sitting between them. I guess that's why they are labeled for KIDS.
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Strawberry Twisted Fruit Review
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: E. Paille, MI, USA |
| What an awesome yummy taste this twisted fruit has! You take a bite and the sweet and tangy taste explodes in your mouth. I love it, my kids love them and that it has a whole serving of fruit per piece is wonderful! It's organic to boot and has 18 pieces per pack allowing for a special treat for lunches or a healthy snack for after school. Our family will look forward to ordering and eating more! :) |
Really great tasting snack
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: T. Gaston, Austin, Texas, USA |
| With a delicious strawberry flavor, these fruit twists have a great texture, easy to chew and they are organic! I liked them a lot better than the fruit strip type products, which tend to be sticky and a bit tough to bite or chew. |
love this stuff!
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| Review Date: October 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Suzanne L. Searle, boston, ma usa |
| no fat, low in calories, very tart and tasty. if you eat 'em fast, they're too sweet, but savor slowly and they are wonderfully tart. i like all the flavors. |
great snack
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| Review Date: October 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Lohorn, |
| my kids are young adults and they love these! the twists are handy, clean, and nutritious. amazon has a very good price on the variety pack. |
Delicious and nutritious snack for kids or adults...
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| Review Date: September 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jesus is my Savior, |
| These are packed with flavor and with vitamins. I recommend them as a healthy snack for kids or adults. Oh, and of course the organic aspect of them just rocks! |
Video Review By a 3-Year-Old: I Like It
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| Review Date: September 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jacob Hantla, Chandler, AZ United States |
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R22XX03HKTXTAC Video Review by 3-year-old Anders: He likes it. His grandma and dad like it too. Our conclusions:
1. Great tasting
2. A little tart; very strong flavor
3. No sugar added, but still pretty sweet and sticky.
4. A new-found favorite. We'll definitely be getting more. |
Good Alternative to Candy
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| Review Date: November 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Brian Koch, MI United States |
I have been eating Clif Bars for years now, so when I saw that they were making fruit snacks I had to give them a try. Each stick is individual wrapped and has 70 calories all from Carbs, there is also a gram of Fiber, some Potassium and a few other vitamins and minerals for good measure, so compared to just 100% sugar candy, this is not too bad of a choice. The sugar is also from Organic Juices so you don't have to worry about pesticides or preservatives or anything like that.
As far as the taste, they are a little tart, but not too bad. They are very chewy and sticky, one of my friends has braces and they had a very hard time eating this without most of it just sticking somewhere in the braces. So all-in-all, I would recommend these if you like chewy fruit flavored candy and want something better, but you should still use them sparely because eating just carbs only gives a very short energy burst and then without any healthy fats or proteins you crash soon after, so have a handful of nuts or something similar to help balance out the components some. |
fruit candy great idea
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| Review Date: October 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Stephen R. Scheffler, Seattle, Washington |
I personally like the flavor of these twisted fruit sticks and more importantly my kids enjoy them also. (two and four years old). Basically these are like fruit roll ups with a heavy concentration of fruit juice that gives him a strong tart flavor. Their texture is similar to soft licorice in addition they throw in a few vitamins but not so many that you have to worry about toxicity. I also tried their mixed berry flavor and would definitely recommend strawberry.
I feel adults can use these as a healthier candy or my kids can eat these with a lower probability of creating a mess that sometimes occurs with fruit roll up treats. |
Great product but now has more sugar
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| Review Date: August 20, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Picky CO Mom, Fort Collins, Colorado United States |
| I used to order these for my daughter and husband since they had 9 grams of sugar in them which is comparable to the fruit chews you buy in the store but without all of the colored dyes. Sad to discover in my last order that the sugar is now up to 15 grams per stick which is too much. I confirmed with CLIF and they said they raised the sugar because that is what the customers wanted so we no longer buy these now. Just a note for those watching how much sugar their kids are getting. |
These are FANTASTIC...just not quite strawberry.
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| Review Date: September 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: ichor, PacNW, USA |
Delicious fruit-twists with a great, chewy texture - the twist is thick enough to feel substantial. Way better than those "Fruit Roll-ups" of old times. Would definitely recommend to anyone with kids or infants instead of other sweetened snacks (that would probably contain some kind of weird chemical)...this stuff is all natural.
The 9 grams of sugar may be a bit much for an 2-3 year old to have more than one or two per day (unless you don't mind them running around with their arms above their head, bouncing off walls, and yelling with a big smile on their face.)
On a final note - this review is for the Strawberry flavor. While it does have sweetness and light strawberry flavor, it is rather "tart" for a strawberry. In fact, the ingredients don't actually list "strawberries" anywhere in them: Organic Apple Puree, Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Organic Flavors, Pectin, colored with Fruit and Vegetable Juice. With that said...the apple puree/apple juice taste like they were Granny Smith or maybe Gravensteins.
So, while not exactly tasting like a fresh picked strawberry by any stretch of the imagination (hence the 4 stars rather than 5), they are very tasty. (If given a Strawberry one without knowing which flavor it was prior, I don't think everybody would agree that it's strawberry.) At any rate, I will certainly buy these in the future - will try other flavors to see if they all have "tart apple with hint of " flavored. |
Tangy, Convenient, AND It's Healthy
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: B. A. Chaney, Baltimore, MD USA |
I got these Clif Kid Twisted Fruit snacks because I'm a fan of other Clif brand products (Clif Bars, Luna Bars, Luna Minis) and I'm always looking for healthy food that's easy to eat on the go. Even though I'm not a kid, I do enjoy having convenient, go anywhere fruit that I can eat. I have tried various dried fruits and fruit leathers, but they are always either too dry and tough or too overly sugared. Clif Twisted Fruit is a nice compromise, while still being all natural.
Each twisted fruit is about 70 calories and has the "nutritional value" of a piece of fruit (so says the label). I'm not sure how they really transfer the nutritional value of actual fruit into a processed product, so I wouldn't recommend this as a fruit substitute, but it does taste good. The Strawberry flavor I tried is tangy and not overly sugared like most processed strawberry flavors. The twist is brownish red, like natural strawberry preserves, not bright red. It is sort of gummy like fruit snacks, but the texture is not dry and tough.
Overall, I enjoyed these fruit snacks. My husband did too. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a good lunch/snack food for either kids or adults--both sometimes need to be tricked into healthy eating! |
Chewy Goodness
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| Review Date: September 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Scooter McGavin, Ohio |
| This Twisted Fruit is billed as a healthier alternative to other snacks targeted at kids. This snack boasts one serving of fruit, a good source of vitamins C and B, and tastes almost as good as a less healthy alternative although the strawberry has almost a more grape taste than strawberry. It also says it is fun it untwist and eat but it really isn't that easy to untwist and the snack itself is a little greasy to hold and you will be reaching to wipe your hands after eating. Plus the snack does get caught in your teeth like other snacks of its ilk. But the organic make up and the fact it does leave kids fairly full, adults may want two or more to be satisfied, makes this a much better alternative to the sugar snacks that currently flood the market. |
Great tasting snack.
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| Review Date: September 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: M. Emerson, Small Town Iowa, United States |
| I really like the taste of these as well as the nutritional values. I know it says they are for kids but after trying them I think I might end up finishing them off myself J/K! I like to find snacks that are nutritious to give to the kids because I don't think starting a habit of eating a lot of junk food all the time is the right message to send. With these they taste good enough that its almost like giving them junk food without them knowing that its good for them. |
Like a Tasty Organic Twizzler, way better than other so called "Fruit Snacks"
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| Review Date: September 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: diljs, |
The Clif Kids Twisted Fruit rope is a great product. It can replace those nasty "fruit flavored" roll ups and "fruit snacks" that are made primarily of corn syrup and artificial color and usually no fruit at all. The twisted fruit rope is made out of actual furit, and even provides one serving per rope. The ingredients are simple: apple puree, apple juice concentrate (makes it sweet), flavors, pectin, and fruit and vegetable colorings. None of the chemicals from those bright "fruit flavored" concoctions, and everything is organic!
The taste is great, too. It's a bit tart, but with a nice berry flavor. The texture is chewy, and it looks, tastes, and feels like a big Twizzler. The ropes are packaged individually to throw in lunch boxes or backpacks, but I found myself reaching for at least 2 at a time.
There are a couple of things I didn't like. The strips are a little sticky; it helps if you hold them by the wrapper instead of taking them out. The sugar is also still fairly high. There are 9 grams of sugar, a whopping 45% out of each 20 gram rope. It's not added refined sugar, but the sugar comes from apple juice concentrate, which is much sweeter than natural apple juice. Combine that with the sticky nature of the product and it's probably a good idea to have your kids rinse their teeth after eating one.
Those drawbacks aside, these snacks remain far superior to candy or those gooey little "fruit snacks" as a tasty treat for kids (or adults!). Keep in mind actual fruit is always a better choice, but if you need something portable, these are a great option. |
Fruity and easy to take along :-)
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| Review Date: October 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Glenda Boozer, Douglass, Texas |
| These fruit snacks come in individual wrappers, so they are good for lunchboxes and travel. They are moist, sweet and fruity - probably high in carbohydrates, but also concentrated with micronutrients. It's a pleasant way to get a serving of fruit when you are not close to a fruit stand. |
Convenient on-the-go nutrition, sans sweetener.
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| Review Date: October 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jessica Donohoe, Berkeley, CA USA |
This is a perfectly sized, neatly packaged, fantastically fragrant hunk of hunger-appeasement. Kids will find the plastic wrapper easy to open, and not too hard to crimp shut should they want to save half for later, which they might: dried fruits are always more intense than fresh, and this snack packs a wallop of organic apple puree and organic fruit flavors, bound together with organic apple juice and pectin. That is some rarified fruity madness.
I don't have kids, but if I did I'd sneak these into their backpacks every morning; instead, I keep these in the car and in my purse, for when I get so busy I forget to eat. It happens. I'm blonde. My husband snacks on them before *and* after meals; I can be convinced of their desert-worthiness with a hunk of high grade chocolate sharing their plate.
These snacks are a good source of potassium (great for writer's cramp or lost-weekend-recovery), with almost no sodium and very little sugar. At 70 calories each, they're just the thing when you're too hungry to decide what you want to eat for dinner. Highly recommended. |
Tastes like candy all ages will enjoy these
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| Review Date: October 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Karen Welch, California |
| My whole family seemed to eat these like they were candy I know they are better than candy but, I don't think they are an actual health food. |
Healthy Snacks
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| Review Date: November 10, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. M. Walkowiak, Red Lodge, MT USA |
| This is a nice healthy alternative to fruit snacks. My 2 year old loves them. The variety of flavors is great. And they aren't to messy. |
The kids LOVE them (and so does Mom!)
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| Review Date: November 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Biblioholic Beth, Portland, Oregon USA |
In the spirit of helping my children learn that healthier eating DOES NOT necessarily mean no more treats, we got a couple of these on a Buy 1, Get 1 deal at a local store. We packed them for lunches on a few different days as a treat, and they have been requested ever since. They taste delicious, according to the kids.
As for Mom, I like them because they are much more healthy than the standard high-fructose corn syrup laden "fruit" treats that are typically marketed for kids. We tried the Clif Z-bars first (rave reviews) and then moved on to these. It says a lot to me that these children's treats were among the first to comply with California's more strict school-lunch laws. I have no problem keeping these stocked in the pantry for an occasional treat, and the kids have no problem eating them! |
Needs acquired taste..I (adult) like it :)
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| Review Date: June 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. Tottempudi, |
| Bought it for the kids to enjoy. Only sour apple was a hit with the kids. Rest of them i finshed it. I loved it. My 2 cents... but it for Adults, not for the kids to be guranteed hit |
My son loves them....
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| Review Date: June 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ben's Mom, Houston, TX USA |
| Great, quick snack for my toddler. He loves them and I feel "good" about giving it to him. |
Convenient
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| Review Date: August 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Carson W. Lane, Pittsburgh, PA United States |
| A little expensive but very convenient. My 5 year old would eat the whole box if I let him (and he is a super picky eater). |
Great "sweet" snack
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| Review Date: October 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Hope, Arizona |
| We love these fruit snacks! They are a great, healthy "sweet" snack for the kids and I am very happy that they are organic. These sell for 0.99 each in the store so they are a great deal on Amazon. The flavors are very tasty, but sour apple is my least favorite (it's quite sour). |
My kid didn't like them...but I loved them.
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| Review Date: October 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Diamondale, Oh United States |
| My 4 yr old daughter disliked these. But, I have been snacking on them since I received them. I must say they are a little on the tart side and perhaps that is why she disliked them. Yet they fit my tastes just perfectly. |
A nice alternative to sugary fruit rolls
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| Review Date: February 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: ephany77, Georgia |
| We purchased the variety pack (strawberry, mixed berry, tropical, and sour apple) and overall are quite pleased with these. My daughter really enjoys the strawberry, berry and tropical flavors. However, no one likes the apple. It's not the sour factor (I love sour things), there's a weird bitter aftertaste in this particular flavor that's not appealing. I love how dense and chewy each rope is; they're surprisingly filling and are a very nice healthy alternative to the regular 'fruit' rolls on the market. We'll definitely be buying these again, although next time I'll buy each flavor separately to avoid the apple. |
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