I was intrigued by the notion of healthy and low-calorie snacks in accepting an offer to try various products from Woodridge Snacks, which recently relaunched.
Too often, snacks that are labeled as healthy taste terrible, but that’s not the case with Woodridge Snacks. They are all delicious and addictive.
The products feature flavors from across the world and are vegan, sustainably sourced, non-GMO, low-calorie and free of artificial flavors, colors and preservatives.
With the relaunch comes three new products:
- I thought the Vacuum-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Sticky Rice Chips ($27.99 for six 1.06 oz bags) did a good job of tempering down the bitterness of the Brussels sprouts. The chips had a perfect crispiness, and the Thai chili sauce added a welcoming touch of heat.
- What I liked about the Mediterranean Mix ($18.99 for six 0.35 oz bags) was that you get a variety of flavors from the various vacuum-fried vegetables–eggplant, zucchini, onion and sweet pepper–that were offered. Meanwhile, the seasoning was savory, with oregano leading the way.
- The Mango Fruit Roll ($9.94 for six packs, each of which has three rolls) combined the delectable sweetness of mangoes (from Thailand) with a surprisingly enjoyable crunch from the rice paper wrapped around the mango.
I also got to try some of the existing product line:
- The Sticky Rice Chips ($26.99 for six 2.4 oz bags) were like bite-sized rice cakes that were perfectly airy and crispy and enhanced with Sriracha, though not spicy.
- The zucchini and eggplant Japanese Yuzu Zest Tempura Veggie Mix ($18.99 for six 0.42 oz bags) resembled and tasted like potato chips, and the onion reminded me of Funyuns. When you take a bite, you’ll quickly notice the umami and garlic flavors as well as some wasabi now and then, which was a nice change-up.
Other products include the Mochi Rice Nuggets and the Tempura Seaweed Chips.
In the Madison area, you can purchase Woodridge Snacks at Target in Fitchburg.
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