Well, there is no shortage of snack options at Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's Milk and Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Bits Bar is added to the line up and I'm not sure it is going to be their most popular bar.
Taste and review
Welcome to Trader Joe's answer to a Toblerone Bar. Instead of cute pyramids, you have rectangular teeth that are far too tall to be consumed comfortably.
Seriously. This one could make your gums bleed. You bite it. It will bite you back.
This is one of those products that you wonder who tested it (and approved it). Were they given the whole bar? Or perhaps a neat single square was already chopped off to make sure no one notices this flaw? We will never know.
In either case, you have a pretty unremarkable bar. It is both milk and dark chocolate in a pretty pattern. But beyond the pretty pattern and terrible shape design is what tastes like mostly milk chocolate.
So the last point of what makes this bar different is the butterscotch bits. Bits is also an understatement.
Like they are few and far between. I think I was hoping for way more and only got a tiny mouthfeel for the few butterscotch crunchies in this bar.
So it's got a bad design, truly contains just bits of butterscotch, and is an otherwise unremarkable chocolate bar.
For $1.79 this is worth skipping. There are plenty of great options on the shelf if you need your chocolate fix, but this shouldn't be considered one of them.
Product photos
The package of Trader Joe's Milk and Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Bits Bar:
The nutritional information:
The ingredients:
Out of the package you get:
From the side you will see the issue:
Would I buy this again? No, I will not buy Trader Joe's Milk and Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Bits Bar again.
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Trader Joe's Milk and Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Bits Bar
Product Name: Trader Joe's Milk and Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Bits Bar
Product Description: Trader Joe's Milk and Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Bits Bar is one of many chocolate options at Trader Joe's.
Price: $1.79
Currency: USD
Availability: Discontinued
Summary
Trader Joe's Milk and Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Bits Bar is one of many chocolate bars available at Trader Joe's.
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Taste
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Value
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Worthy of Repurchasing
Pros
- Trader Joe's Milk and Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Bits Bar is basic chocolate.
- It was inexpensive.
Cons
- This bar is terribly designed.
- The ridges are too big for most mouths.
- I could not break off just a piece without reaching for a knife.
- The use of the word bits here is an understatement.
Alek says
You are not the only one that gave a negative review. Other bloggers had the similar issue as yours. It is back to drawing board for TJ's. It did sound interesting! Maybe if they did a soft butterscotch center on each "triangle" then it might be better. I think this will not stick in the shelves for a long time.
becomebetty says
A soft filling would eliminate the fact that it bites back. Otherwise you are just biting into a solid bar. Like I said, the chocolate is fine, but they either need to rethink the shape or add filling so the chocolate cracks and it doesn't slam the roof of your mouth. Thanks so much as always for stopping by Alek!
Dag says
I had heard horrible things about this far from people that try to and also from staff. Pretty much everything you touched upon. It's a no buy for me for sure. I'm not big on chocolate bars to start off with but I absolutely love butterscotch. But from what I've heard the butterscotch bits are non-existent. I will stick with the sea salt butterscotch dark chocolate caramel balls. Those are my absolute favorite.
becomebetty says
Dag you are much better off sticking with those. I was looking forward to this one. I don't usually write too many negative reviews but this one had me shaking my head. Thanks so much for stopping by as always!
Alek says
It is so bad that the staff also stated that?! WOW! That going be pulled off the shelves shortly. I'm not going see this sticking around for that long. I guess it has to be reformulated again.
becomebetty says
Hey Alek! I think if they changed the mold dimensions it would be a total game changer. While they're at it they can add more butterscotch bits (or a soft filling, I'd be cool with that too).
Ttrockwood says
Yikes! That sounds like a hard pass to me....
Will you return it? I always feel obligated to return anything that is a massive failure so hopefully they notice more people than usual returning an item.
And extra disappointing to think you came home with some delicious chocolate!
becomebetty says
Hey Ttrockwood! I have actually not returned anything to TJs. This product was terribly shaped and sometimes I still pick at things while I'm writing up these reviews. There is something in my mind that says, "you wrote about it and ate half of it" so just let it go. If something is spoiled or inedible, I'll bring it back. But I ended up chopping it up to put into some no bake energy bites in place of chocolate chips. The chocolate was fine, but as far as the butterscotch goes it didn't deliver. Thanks so much for stopping by!
A H says
Am I the only one who LOVES this chocolate bar? I dont understand how the shape is problematic... Just break off a piece and eat. Or if you want to bite into it, grab the raised section between your teeth and the piece breaks off from the bar pretty easily. I dont see a problem. Personally, the mix of dark to milk chocolate is absolutely perfect for my taste and really pretty to look at too. the butterscotch is just enough. I really hope they don't discontinue it.
becomebetty says
Hey AH! Glad to hear that you enjoy this bar. I tried it the way you suggested (when I first tried it) and still found the shape to be problematic. But here is the cool thing about the comments section, if you love it I'm really happy to hear you enjoyed it. I'm not the final word on any product I mention here. So your thoughts are always welcome here. Thanks again for taking the time to stop by!