Planters is more then just peanuts! Nuts, seeds, and Raisins, OH MY!
Written: Aug 27 '08 (Updated Aug 27 '08)
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Pros: nice package and mix of assorted nuts and seeds!
Cons: kind of pricey for a 6 oz bag.
The Bottom Line: A great energy booster and fun mix of items! Has a great flavor too!
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| samarayum's Full Review: Kraft Planters Trail Mix Nut Seeds Raisin 6oz Bags... |
Recently my local Walgreens had a coupon to get Planters Trail Mix for 99 cents. The product is usually around $2.99, so I figured what the heck I was in mood for a snack and it seemed healthier then a candy bar for a comparable price.
So of course by the time I get to the store all the "good" flavors are gone, meaning the mixes drenched in chocolate! So I settled on what looked like an interesting combination, Nuts, Seeds, and Raisins. I am a semi vegetarian so I need to obtain protein from different sources. Nuts are good source of protein and a quick energy booster.
The 6 oz plastic bag has a resealable top, similar to those on sandwich baggies (zip top). It is a good pick me up and what I assume slightly healthier then other things I could be snacking on. The bag lasted me about four days.
There is a pretty good ratio of items in the bag, except the larger items such as almonds and cashews. Maybe they are rationed into the mix by weight? I don't know. But pretty much in each bite there is a good mixture of sweet and salty (raisin to seed/nut). It's not incredibly salty, but it does have that nutty salty essence. You can take a handful and shovel it into your mouth because all the seeds don't have the outer shell on them. So planters kindly took the hard work out of the deshelling process.
There is no coating or anything on the mix so the flavors aren't interrupted by that. It is quite a good blend of these items conveniently mixed in a zip top bag. Good for on the go snacking or just to have on hand in your cupboard.
I am eagerly awaiting to try the other varieties and flavors of this mix!
Ingredients: Sunflower seed kernels, raisins, cashews, peanuts, pumpkin seed kernels, almonds, peanut and/or cottonseed oil, salt.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 3 Tbsp.
Servings per container: about 5
Calories 160 Calories from fat 100
Total Fat 12g
Saturated fat 1.5g
Trans fat 0g
Polyunsaturated fat 4.5g
Monounsaturated fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 15mg
Potassium 230mg
Total carbohydrates 11g
Dietary fiber 2g
Sugars 7g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 10%, phosphorus 15%, Magnesium 20%, Copper 20%, Manganese 20%.
Additional Information:
· Product advises not to give nuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds to children under 6.
· Warning that it is manufactured on equipment that processes nuts (well Duh!)
Recommended:
Yes
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