SPOTTED: Vitaminwater Elevate and Zero Sugar Re-Hydrate

New look and flavors for Vitaminwater. Is it a new look? I haven’t had a Vitaminwater in a long time. (Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)

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REVIEW: Starbucks Jalapeno Chicken Pocket

Starbucks’ Jalapeño Chicken Pocket fits in most pockets, and its shape makes me want to stick it in a toaster like a Pop-Tart.

This edible pocket features a toasted chile lavash flatbread wrapped and stuffed with a peppery party of parts: diced chicken, charred poblanos, green jalapeños, three-chile-pepper cheese, and jalapeño cream cheese.

Now, before you get excited about the number of fiery-sounding ingredients, let me tell you that the heat here is weak. There’s an ever-so-slight kick from the jalapeño, which is about as warm as the side of the pillow you just lifted your head from after a night’s sleep. If you were hoping to jumpstart your morning with a jolt from Starbucks coffee and a spicy pocket, you’d have to rely on the caffeine alone.

However, the peppers contribute a lot to the flavor. The oozy filling kind of reminds me of a pepper jack sauce but without much of the sharpness. Floating in that peppery ooze are tender chicken pieces and occasional pepper bits. The soft chile lavash flatbread was easy to bite through but didn’t have a significant flavor on its own, which I had an opportunity to taste on its own because one end of the pocket had almost half an inch of just the flatbread with no filling. Overall, it’s an enjoyable cheesy and peppery flavor, but I wouldn’t say I liked it more than Dunkin’s Green Goddess Wrap, which had a more unique taste.

While I found it tasty, I was unimpressed with its size. The photo above makes it look larger and thicker than it actually is. I forgot to measure it, but I think it was about 3.5 inches wide. That could be excused if it was as thick as the previously mentioned Dunkin’ offering, but it’s about half as plump. At four bucks, it seems pricey for what you’re getting, and I don’t think it would be filling unless paired with a Grande-sized coffee. I checked Starbucks prices in other states, and they are consistent. If it were a dollar cheaper, I could genuinely recommend it.

While it has a pleasant flavor, I wouldn’t repurchase this unless Starbucks drops its price or starts inflating its size.

Purchased Price: $3.95
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 200 calories, 7 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 460 milligrams of sodium, 23 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, and 11 grams of protein.

SPOTTED: 3/10/2025

Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

Great Value Maduros Ripe Plantains

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Great Value Tostones Green Plantains

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Orville Redenbacher’s Vlasic Dill Pickle Popcorn Seasoning

(Spotted by Phil at Redner’s.)

Kirkland Signature Tiramisu Cheesecake

(Spotted by Robbie at Costco.)

Marketside Hot Chili-Pepper Linguine Pasta

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Marketside Strawberry Muffins

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Counter Lazy Lasagna

(Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

Toma Pandebono Cheese Bread

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Toma Chicken in Salsa Verde Empanada

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Toma Croquetas Flavored with Ham

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Veggipasta Organic Red Lentil Penne

(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)

Veggipasta Organic Red Lentil Rotini

(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)

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BACK ON SHELVES: Campbell’s Limited Edition Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup (2025)

It’s back! I wish we had a review of this. Okay, technically, I could write a review because I have a can sitting in my kitchen that has a Best By Date of December 2024 that I bought the first time this came out. (Spotted by Allison H at Lidl.)

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SPOTTED: Blue Bell Banana Fudge Ice Cream

The flavor combines artificially flavored banana ice cream and milk chocolate ice cream. Moar artificial flavored banana products! (Spotted by Pirate Press at Walmart.)

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