Maltesers malt balls: milk chocolate covered malt balls from Australia. Originally marketed as a lighter way to enjoy chocolate due to its honeycomb center, which is more air than actual product. This is where Maltesers falls short, particularly compared to the American equivalent, Whoppers; the inside is not substantial enough to have a satisfying melt-in-your melt malt experience, and the chocolate is your typical mass manufactured milk chocolate. About what you would expect from a vending machine classic. 2.5/5.0
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Trader Joe's smashing s'mores: Marshmallow on a graham cracker coated in milk chocolate. The package instructs to microwave between 4 and 6 seconds for a \"traditional treat.\" I did 5 and noticed no change, so I added a few more seconds and some marshmallow immediately leaked out. Stick with 5 seconds. Personally, I prefer my s'mores with just a bit of chocolate, but this is definitely a chocolate lover's s'more. Which is unfortunate because the milk chocolate isn't great. Graham cracker was substantial. Entire package i... (read more) 2.5/5.0
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Pearson's nut goodies: This staple candy bar from St. Paul, MN consists of a substantial nougat layer, roasted peanuts, and milk chocolate. The nougat is soft and similar in texture to almond joy filling (without the coconut) - it dissolves on the tongue. Very sweet overall (28g of sugar). Peanuts and milk chocolate are what you would expect in a typical vending machine snack. The most unique element is the nougat. 2.5/5.0
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Cadbury dairy milk and sweet biscuit chocolate: A final snack from my flight back from Australia, this milk chocolate bar was possibly the most sweet chocolate I've had. The sweet biscuits added a crunchy texture but also even more sweetness. 1.5/5.0
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