Monday 9 February 2015

Today's Review: Tesco Cinnamon Squares


Over four years ago, in my second review, I told the tale of my life long hatred of cinnamon, beginning with the accidental consumption of Cinnamon Grahams. Since I've started reviewing, however, I have finally weaned myself onto the taste of cinnamon, enjoying many treats that contain the spice. But a little while ago I decided to revisit my food nemesis, although I didn't fancy paying full price for the proper branded stuff only to eject it violently from my mouth. So upon spying this Tesco cinnamon cereal, displayed within their 3 for £3 section, I figured it was worth a try. After all, if it went wrong, I had two other cereals to wash it down with.

These are, basically, cinnamon squares. They're crunchy rice and wheat squares, covered in cinnamon. The main thing I noticed upon eating a spoonful is that I certainly didn't mind the taste. Hooray, my mortal food enemy has become an ally! The spiciness is certainly not very pronounced, and lends a nice sweetness to what would otherwise be some bland cereal squares. That's not to say this cereal is without its problems. The squares themselves are not as crunchy as I expected. They're quite thick and a little stodgy, and the addition of milk only makes it worse. Sure, they have a bit of crunch if you eat them quickly enough, but they are a little too soft for my liking. As for the cinnamon, while I certainly didn't mind it, there is just too much spread on. Every time I tip the box up a load of powder comes out, and it just contributes to a bit of an overload where the cinnamon is concerned. This isn't an awful cereal, it's an interesting start to the morning, but I'm sure it could be more well made. But now I know my next mission, to buy a box of Curiously Cinnamon and chow down.

My rating: 3/5

5 comments:

  1. Curiously cinnamon is possibly the cereal that benefits the most from not having milk on.. Its one of my favourite snacks dry!

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  2. they are way better than curiously cinnamon! :O

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  3. These are OK by way of texture but far too sweet (speaking as an adult) and I wouldn't be happy to see children taking in so much added sugar either. The sugar content is a little bit higher than the branded Curiously Cinnamon alternative. Bottom line....I would choose the alternative and pay the higher price, better all round.

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  4. I had some of these for my breakfast a couple of days ago and iam just recovering the cinamon burnt all of my gums and I couldn't brush my teeth or eat anything hard for three days. After reseaching the effects of cinnamon I read that it can have this effect of some people when eaten in large quantities. I love cinnamon and have net had this happen to me before id say avoid them at all costs

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  5. I had some of these for my breakfast a couple of days ago and iam just recovering the cinamon burnt all of my gums and I couldn't brush my teeth or eat anything hard for three days. After reseaching the effects of cinnamon I read that it can have this effect of some people when eaten in large quantities. I love cinnamon and have net had this happen to me before id say avoid them at all costs

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