Hula Hoops

Feek · 10-09-2009, 21:41

I just grabbed a bag of hula hoops out of the cupboard to snack on and I thought they tasted really bland.

Upon closer inspection the packet says "NOW no artificial flavours, colours or MSG. Same great taste!"

Who are they trying to kid? They're awful.

If this is without artificial flavours and MSG then please, give me my e-numbers back!

BBx · 10-09-2009, 22:24

I think this about Smarties nowadays

bring back the E numbers!!!!

BB x

Psymonkee · 10-09-2009, 22:55

Plus they don't fit on your fingers anymore!

Oh and the MSG thing can be countered by eating pork scratchings

lostkat · 11-09-2009, 06:36

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Originally Posted by Psymonkee

Plus they don't fit on your fingers anymore!

You're kidding!!!!! Absolutely disgusting

Jonny69 · 11-09-2009, 00:45

Eat enough of them and they start tasting 'ok' again. This is the second time they have done this to me, spoiled a good snack.

Now imagine how good they used to taste back in the 80's; proper sized pack, loads of salt, msg and fried in proper fat....

It's not fair

Joe 90 · 11-09-2009, 02:20

I miss hula hoops (and pork scratchings!) now

not had any in years!

Stan_Lite · 11-09-2009, 05:32

Two things on packaging that will be likely to make me set it back on the shelf without buying it are: "No added salt" and "No added MSG". They're flavour enhancers, food tastes better with them added - processed food needs all the help it can get. If you don't add flavour enhancers, don't bother making the stuff as it will be bland like Feek's Hula Hoops

Feek · 11-09-2009, 06:23

Reminds me of that Chinese takeaway in Aberdeen that proudly advertised "NO MSG" on the window. I don't think we saw anyone in there at all.

Stan_Lite · 11-09-2009, 06:41

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Originally Posted by Feek

Reminds me of that Chinese takeaway in Aberdeen that proudly advertised "NO MSG" on the window. I don't think we saw anyone in there at all.

Oddly enough, that's the first thing that sprang to mind.

Jingo · 11-09-2009, 11:50

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Originally Posted by Feek

Reminds me of that Chinese takeaway in Aberdeen that proudly advertised "NO MSG" on the window. I don't think we saw anyone in there at all.

Our local chinese doesn't use any MSG/artificial flavours/colourings and I have to say it tastes far superior to the ones we used to frequent; much the same as I don't use such in my own cooking and it's most nommable

Regarding the hula-hoops though - that's most smelly. I think companies should stick to the 'low fat' labelled ones for the more healthy option, if people want to eat bland, no-additives food then they can, but why make the rest of us suffer!

EDIT: + 1 for boobie love.

10-09-2009, 21:41	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Hula Hoops I just grabbed a bag of hula hoops out of the cupboard to snack on and I thought they tasted really bland. Upon closer inspection the packet says "NOW no artificial flavours, colours or MSG. Same great taste!" Who are they trying to kid? They're awful. If this is without artificial flavours and MSG then please, give me my e-numbers back! __________________

10-09-2009, 22:55	#3
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	Plus they don't fit on your fingers anymore! Oh and the MSG thing can be countered by eating pork scratchings __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

11-09-2009, 00:45	#5
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Eat enough of them and they start tasting 'ok' again. This is the second time they have done this to me, spoiled a good snack. Now imagine how good they used to taste back in the 80's; proper sized pack, loads of salt, msg and fried in proper fat.... It's not fair __________________

11-09-2009, 02:20	#6
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	I miss hula hoops (and pork scratchings!) now not had any in years! __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

11-09-2009, 05:32	#7
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Two things on packaging that will be likely to make me set it back on the shelf without buying it are: "No added salt" and "No added MSG". They're flavour enhancers, food tastes better with them added - processed food needs all the help it can get. If you don't add flavour enhancers, don't bother making the stuff as it will be bland like Feek's Hula Hoops __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

10-09-2009, 22:24	#2
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I think this about Smarties nowadays bring back the E numbers!!!! BB x

11-09-2009, 06:23	#8
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Reminds me of that Chinese takeaway in Aberdeen that proudly advertised "NO MSG" on the window. I don't think we saw anyone in there at all. __________________