Taste Test: Cheezels vs Toobs, flavoured snacks (3 July 2012)

Cheezels: http://snackbrands.com.au

Toobs: http://www.smiths.com.au

Battle of the edible finger rings

I have fond memories of Cheezels and Toobs when I was a kid. I believe Cheezels came out first and when Toobs were released they soon became my next best thing at the time. I remember being able to easily fit Cheezels on my fingers but these days it's not as easy. When people eat them at parties I always hear them say they must be making the Cheezels smaller but I think everyone forgets their hands have grown bigger now — although perhaps they are produced smaller these days? The Toobs also seemed to be smaller than what I remember. I always thought they were a bit longer and larger. Both products are highly processed but still bring a smile to my face when served even though I know they're not good for me. The smell of the Cheezels was very cheesy although borders slightly on the aroma of bad foot odour. Toobs were more subtle in smell with hints of paprika spice being noticeable. Both had a good crunch factor and the Cheezels were on average larger in size than the Toobs. Overall they're generally about the same price but based on nutrition information Toobs seems to be a healthier choice if you take fat content into consideration although I think in the end I prefer the taste of the Cheezels. I noticed on the packaging products like this do not include the word 'food' but use 'snack' instead.

Cheezels:
$1.90 110g (bought at Woolworths)

Fat 31.1%

Sugar 4.3%

Salt 1.2%

Dietary fibre 0.9%

Made in Australia

Description: Cheese flavoured snack
Packaging colour: Blue, yellow and red

Quote: Made with the goodness of real cheese

Toobs:
$1.99 125g (bought at Woolworths)

Fat 18.8%

Sugar 3.6%

Salt 1.6%

Dietary fibre 1.8%

Made in Australia

Description: Flavoured snack
Packaging colour: Blue, yellow and red

Quote: The tasty, saucy bite size snack

SNAPSHOT REVIEW:

PROS: A tasty snack that brings back fun childhood memories, Made in Australia

CONS: Highly processed, High in fat, Artificial flavouring

MUST TRY: Not buying them but sometimes you just get those cravings for childhood junk food

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If size matters the Cheezels win

Cheezels ($1.90, 110g)

Very cheesy smell and taste

Cheezels finger test — just passed

Born in 1971 — same year as me!

31.1% fat

Made in Australia

Toobs ($1.99, 125g)

Paprika scent and flavour

Finger test — thumb failed

Back by popular demand — sometimes it's hard to get rid of a classic favourite for many

18.8% fat

Made in Australia