When it comes to handing out exciting Oreo flavours, it would seem that the UK is at the bottom of the list. If you want anything more interesting than vanilla or chocolate cream fillings then you're going to have to look further afield. These Double Fruit Oreos for example are from China. When I spotted them in a shop in London's Chinatown the dual coloured centres instantly reminded me of all the fantastic varieties I've only ever seen on American blogs such as The Impulsive Buy (Watermelon Oreos anyone?).
The outer packaging for these Double Fruit Oreos is certainly bright and inviting, but the inside of the box simply consists of 9 Oreos sitting in a plastic tray.
Raspberry & Blueberry Oreos
The filling looks fantastic, at least to my only-ever-had-plain-Oreos-before-eyes. The scent is immediately extremely strong and fruity but intensely artificial at the same time - verging on a fruity bubblegum scent. The actual taste continues in the same vein with quite an artificial undertone to the generic berry flavor. The difference in taste between the raspberry and blueberry creams was not as strong as I hoped, as they both have a very similar fruity flavor. However the blueberry side does have an extra sour edge to it that is thankfully missing in the raspberry cream.
Orange & Mango Oreos
Again the filling looks very colourful. Happily, the scent here is slightly less artificial than before, with a sweet citrus fruitiness. The flavor works quite successfully with the outer biscuit, creating a classic chocolate & orange combination. The mango component is not particularly strong in itself, but it does add an undertone of tropical flavor to the dominant citrus notes. The result is an extremely sweet cookie, but it was ultimately my favorite out of the two Double Fruit Oreos.
Overall, I'm not disappointed in these Oreos. They're one of those products that I'm just pleased to have found and had the opportunity to try!
Grocery Gems Verdict: Double Fruit Oreos
RATING: Raspberry & Blueberry - 5.5 out of 10. Orange & Mango - 7 out of 10. Buy them again?: Probably not.
Nutrition: Unable to read the information.
Purchased: Sweetshop in London Chinatown
Price: £1.99p each pack.
