More Desserts Please...

It was back in June and July of last year that I posted about the Extra Desserts gums. I've had some of them and the entire concept fascinates me. While I'm not so sure I want to regularly walk around chewing apple pie flavored gum, I suppose its nice to know that's an actual option.

I was surprised to see a new entry into the Desserts gum scene last week while checking out at Target.

Lemon Squares is a good idea. Not sure why they've dropped the Extra branding in favor of Juicy Fruit, but I'm sure there's some solid marketing behind that... Also hey've changed the name from "Dessert Delights" to "Desserts". Lemon Squares now adds to the already released flavors of Mint Chocolate Chip, Orange Creampop, Apple Pie, Strawberry Shortcake, and Root Beer Float. What other flavors would you like to see them take a crack at? I think Peanut Brittle, Black Forrest Cake, and (if you're Canadian you'll know this one) Nanimo Bars would all be great entries.

A Chewy Dessert

So I know I've talked about this before on the blog, but have you guys actually checked out these Extra Dessert Delights gums? They come in  a variety of flavors that you'd honestly only expect Willy Wonka to put into a gum.

And now I've just seen a new flavor at the checkout:

Yes I do love a good rootbeer float, so this is pretty cool. I noticed at the same time I saw the rootbeer float gum though that the mint ice cream and apple pie flavors were on clearance at Target. Does that mean Target is getting rid of them? Are these flavors in trouble?

I picked up a pacl of the mint chip ice cream and am currently chewing away at it. Now I'm not huge gum fan, but it seems ok. Maybe ont something I'd want all the time, but its certainly interesting.

I guess my take on it is that tis a really good effort to try something new, I hope it finds its market. There's something about this idea that at least should grab you for the sake of novelty.