At the Toronto Coconut Festival, held in July, I was
surprised to see a vendor sampling vegetable chips. Immediately, I was drawn to
their cheerful colourful packaging and upon seeing the brussel sprout snacks
was intrigued. Wonderfully Raw, the makers of Brussel Bytes, generously
provided me with a complimentary sample so I could have more than the quick
tastes at the event.
From the three flavours available, the cheezy herb
variety was most ideal for me - herbs, cheese and vegetables all go well
together. There’s a faint cheesiness to the snack but it’s not overpowering,
nothing like Nacho Doritos. The prominent taste came from the vegetable mixture
itself: aside from brussel sprouts, there’s also kale, shredded carrots,
coconut and pumpkin seeds, all were combined into a bite.
I love kale and brussel sprouts so was happy to
discover a product that combines both: the wispy crispiness of kale with the
stronger brussel spout flavour. The shredded carrots and coconuts added a hint
of sweet tanginess to the chip, but was relatively neutral. As for the pumpkin
seeds, they weren’t pronounced – maybe they’re added in flour form?
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