Bassett's Fruits of the Shire

Advantages: Pleasantly fruity, nice texture and well designed packaging.
Disadvantages: May not catch on...may only be sold for a limited period.

I was tempted again by the sweet display in my local Spar…this time by Bassett’s Fruits of the Shire Jelly sweets! They are the latest film inspired sweet product on the market ~ bought out to promote Lord of the Rings The Two Towers. I know I shouldn’t have been, but I was drawn in by the packaging and the chance to try something new1 ~~~WHAT ARE THEY? They are jelly sweets produced in four different shapes ~ each shape represents ...
...SAURON’S EYE ~ This is a nice deep red coloured sweet that tastes of raspberry. This is my favourite one of the selection because the flavour is very fruity and the colour is really pretty. The raspberry flavour is easily identifiable and tastes like proper fruit…not at all synthetic. Suron’s Eye, surprisingly enough, is eye shaped! This is the one that would get eaten first in the packet!! THE STING~ A greeny blue coloured sweet ... Read review