I've often said in my previous Haribo reviews that it's a shame that we don't get some of the more interesting Haribo flavours that are released in Germany. Well, that's certainly not the case with the new Haribo Starmix Frenzy Edition which features a variety of different flavours.
The new flavours listed on the back are Apricot (yellow bears), Pineapple (orange bears), Mandarin (green bears), Grapefruit (blue hearts), Passion Fruit (pink eggs!), Watermelon (purple soda bottles), Passion Fruit & Grapefruit (pink and blue rings), Passion Fruit & Lime (pink and purple rings), and Grapefruit & Pomegranate (yellow and blue rings).
I know Haribo have released Watermelon flavoured sweets before in the UK - but I don't think I have seen Pomegranate, Apricot and Mandarin flavours from Haribo before!
The packaging for the Haribo Starmix Frenzy Edition and sweets themselves are extremely colourful and eye catching. I love the bright and summery theme here.
I started with the green bear (mandarin) and although the flavor is initially a bit subtle, it does have a burst of a sweet and distinctive citrus flavor at the end. The yellow bear (apricot) has a light flavor that is a cross between peach and apricot. The orange bear (pineapple) has a good fruity flavor with a tangy edge.
The blue rings (Passion Fruit & Grapefruit) are dominated by a sweet and zesty grapefruit flavor. I was most curious about the yellow rings (Grapefruit & Pomegranate) but I found these the blandest of the bunch, and I couldn't really detect any pomegranate flavor. The pink rings (Passion Fruit & Lime) have a lovely tropical flavor with the passion fruit coming through strongly here.
Lastly, the three odd shapes in the pack. The blue foam-backed heart (Grapefruit) has the same zesty citrus taste as the blue rings but the sweet foam back mellows out the flavor. The pink eggs (Passion Fruit) are my favourites from this Frenzy Edition - they're just so cute! The flavor is similar to the pink ring with a tropical sweetness in the center pink "yolk". I also really enjoyed the purple and pink soda bottles and their super sweet watermelon flavor.
As I mentioned in a previous New Instore post there is also a Haribo Tangfastics Frenzy Edition available, also with new flavours.
Grocery Gems Verdict: Haribo Starmix Frenzy Edition
RATING: 8 out of 10.
Buy them again?: Yes.
Purchased: Primark (in their sweets section)
Price: £0.80p for 200g bag.
