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Now, how many of you have heard of Swizzel's 'Double Dip?'
Not a lot I dare say - I have found these extremely hard to get hold of, though I don't know why - They're made in Derbyshire by 'Swizzels Matlow Limited', and are really nice, so I can't understand why so few shops stock them. ... Read review
Advantages: Tasty, cheap Disadvantages: Not filling, messy, FATTENING
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Out comes the swizzel stick, and into my mouth...
Now into the Cherry dip, and then straight back in my mouth...mmmmm...(but remember, I'm not enjoying this)
Now into the orange dip, and into my mouth...'zing'...lovely!
Well, as you can see, I’m probably going to be here a while, so I'll let you go now.
Oh, and before you leave, I'd better just add a bit...
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If you don't want your teeth to rot then don't eat this because of all the sugar
If you don't want a sore tongue then don't eat this because of..well...I don't know what makes your tongue sore, but believe me - after a few, it gets really sore!
Apart from all that, I recommend these to everyone, and if your newsagent/sweet shop doesn't stock them, come to Wakefield where they're only 15p each! Well worth it if you buy them ... more
Yes, yes, about the title - If you can think of a better one...
Now, how many of you have heard of Swizzel's 'Double Dip?' Not a lot I dare say - I have found these extremely hard to get hold of, though I don't know why - They're made in Derbyshire by 'Swizzels Matlow Limited', and are really nice, so I can't understand why so few shops stock them.
To start off, I'll give you a quick description of the packaging (simply because I always find that a good place to start, and I doubt many of you will have seen one before). The Double Dip comes in a rectangular, paper package about 15cm by 10cm. The paper is separated into three sections: A 'Cherry Flavour' section (which is Red), an 'Orange Flavour' section (obviously orange), and a 'Swizzel Stick' one (which is yellow).
Now to open the dip, you have to rip the top off landscape orientated package. Immediately, the sweet, sugary smell has hit me...mmmmm... Inside, you can see that the orange flavour fizz dip is peachy orange coloured powder, and the cherry one is pale pink. "So you get a load of powder," I can hear you all thinking. Yes you do, but you also get a stick that I can only describe as a long double lolly (I hope you've heard of the Double (or Swizzel) Lollies. Well, this (yellow) stick is about 7cm long, and 1cm wide, and is licked and then dipped into the sherbetty dips. It is a sweet stick in it's own right, and could be eaten on its own if you dropped all the sherbet (so if you're clumsy, don't worry) but it tastes even better when eaten with a scrummy dip. I love the way that you can alternate between flavours, because that adds a real 'zing' to it.
Now, lucky you, I'm going to be kind and do you a taste test (I suppose it's just a necessity when doing a food review).
Right, I'm ripping off the top of the paper... mmm...That smell is just delicious! Out comes the swizzel stick, and into my mouth... Now into the Cherry dip, and then straight back in my mouth...mmmmm...(but remember, I'm not enjoying this) Now into the orange dip, and into my mouth...'zing'...lovely!
Well, as you can see, I’m probably going to be here a while, so I'll let you go now.
Oh, and before you leave, I'd better just add a bit... If you don't want to get fat then don't eat this because of all the sugar If you don't want your teeth to rot then don't eat this because of all the sugar If you don't want a sore tongue then don't eat this because of..well...I don't know what makes your tongue sore, but believe me - after a few, it gets really sore!
Apart from all that, I recommend these to everyone, and if your newsagent/sweet shop doesn't stock them, come to Wakefield where they're only 15p each! Well worth it if you buy them in bulk!
I hope you enjoyed my op, and I urge you to go forth and dip!
Advantages: Tastes great, cheap, very fizzy and yummmmmmmmm Disadvantages: Can be messy, dont eat befroe a meeting.
OK, I see Matthew reviewed this one already (cheers Matthew!), and as he's only 15 I guess he can be forgiven for standing at the kids corner in the local sweetshop.
I, on the other hand, have no such excuse and have to slowly raise my hand and plead guilty to being an over-aged, sad, thirty-something who still stands at the kids counter - I am however, only 5ft tall, so in height at least I am a kid and therefore qualify to hide there!
Among my ... ...(along with Wonka Fizzy Jerks, Swizzels, Parma Violets and Rainbow Drops...mmmm.... Rainbow drops). Here, for those adults who have been too embarrassed to buy one as yet, are my reasons for facing your embarassment and proudly joining me at the Kids Corner Counter:
PRICE
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At just 20p at my local newsagent, far less than any of my favourite chocolate bars, this is very affordable, even for real kids! However, for me, I pay considerably less ...
shaunandlisa 15.02.2003
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Advantages: great price, Disadvantages: full of E additives! makes kids hyper
My daughter picked up a couple of these in the local shop today, one for her and one for big brother....who is away staying at grans tonight........So for research purposes i am going to open his packet, Would only rot his teeth anyways lol.
***Things to Know***
Matlow Bros. LTD started in a small factory in London in 1928 by Alfred and Maurice Matlow. In 1933, they formed Swizzles Limited along with David Dee, Later in 1975 they adopted the title ... ...Double Dip and other sweets such as Love Hearts, Drumstick Lollies, Refreshers, Double Lollies, and Rainbow Drops, to name a few, You can check out their website to see the full product range.
***The Double Dip***
I bought this from my local corner shop for only 15p, which is great value for money, I have seen them for 20p in some places too. The packaging is made of paper, albeit a quite strong paper, it is brightly coloured with yellow (containing ...
missy0303 12.11.2005
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Advantages: nice variety Disadvantages: can look like you have dandruff
...and yellow with a boy and a girl sharing a swizzel dip together.
perents out there you may have to be careful as the stick is quite vigilante but you can snap it with your hands for you siblings,as children may break ther important little teeth on the stick. ...
arj170 09.01.2004
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Advantages: full of sugar, nostalgia buzz Disadvantages: too small and sad
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